Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix It

There are a few reasons that stand out when it comes to being fatigued after eating.  Here are a few ideas and tips to help you avoid the dreaded energy slump.   Four Causes of Feeling Fatigued After Eating  1. Low cortisol If you eat a meal that has a lot of carbohydrates, your body will produce insulin in response. insulin lowers the blood sugar and sometimes it does it very well and that can then cause a drop of your blood sugar below baseline.   In some people who may have low cortisol, it can be very problematic [...]

Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix It2024-06-18T20:41:57+00:00

Exhausted and labs normal? Could it be adrenal fatigue?

"Am I crazy?  The doctor said I am normal!  I have every test and then was prescribed an anti-depressant!" No, no, you are not crazy.  The doctor is just looking in the wrong place for the answers to your health issue. I would like to address one of the most common underlying causes of exhaustion, and that is...Adrenal Fatigue. Our two adrenal glands, are endocrine glands that are located near our kidneys and control many parts of our health.  They secrete adrenaline which gives us energy and resilience during stressful times.  They wake us up in the morning and get us [...]

Exhausted and labs normal? Could it be adrenal fatigue?2024-01-02T20:47:56+00:00

Why can’t I lose weight?

Often I am faced with patients who desperately want to let go of extra pounds, but just can't seem to do it.  Bless their hearts, they have tried every diet, every strategy, exercised 2 hours per day and don't lose a pound.  Fortunately, when looking at these patients through the lens of naturopathic medicine, I can help.  Each person is unique.  Each has a different reason.  Today I would like to share with you how I look for underlying causes of weight challenges. First, one must check for hormone imbalances.  Suboptimal hormones can put you in a "freeze zone" [...]

Why can’t I lose weight?2014-05-13T01:33:39+00:00

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