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Recognizing Fatigue Symptoms and How to Alleviate Them

More people worldwide are experiencing fatigue than ever before. The impacts on our personal, family and work life is making us all more aware of work-life balance and how to stay healthy given the daily stresses we are undergoing. A 2023 study from the National Institutes of Health revealed over 42% of people experience significant fatigue on a daily basis. (1) What are the key symptoms of fatigue? -Physical symptoms include a feeling of tiredness during the day, waking up not feeling refreshed, blurry vision, a sense of listlessness, headaches, muscle weakness and dizziness. -Mental symptoms include a lack [...]

Recognizing Fatigue Symptoms and How to Alleviate ThemWendy Wells2024-06-18T18:45:03+00:00

Slow Metabolism and Weight Gain (and my doctor says blood tests are normal)

"I have gained weight and don't know why. I've have been to many doctors and they've checked the thyroid blood work, but found everything is normal." Sound familiar? There are lots of reasons for a suddenly slower metabolism and weight gain. I am sharing this so you can use the information with your doctor team and get the best results for your health! A holistic view of a person, means examining one's lifestyle, diet, hydration, nutrient status, energy/sleep patterns, digestion, other health conditions and often we need a physical exam. It is important to talking about the degree of [...]

Slow Metabolism and Weight Gain (and my doctor says blood tests are normal)Wendy Wells2023-04-24T14:00:00+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?Wendy Wells2024-01-02T20:47:56+00:00

Natural remedies for Insomnia

Natural remedies for Insomnia Sleep is vital to life. During sleep is when our bodies heal, regenerate new cells, make growth hormone and thyroid hormone. Without sleep for many days, one can literally go mad. To find a cure for insomnia one must understand the cause of their sleeplessness. There are remedies that can help however, even when the cause remains a mystery. Today we will discuss insomnia causes and natural remedies. When we lay down to sleep after a busy day, we need to switch to total relaxation mode. There are many bodily processes involved in this ‘bedtime’ [...]

Natural remedies for InsomniaWendy Wells2019-01-28T19:29:35+00:00

Maximizing Your Workout: tips of the trade

Maximizing Your Workout: tips of the trade Exercise can cause inflammation in the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Having a body that combats inflammation well is key. Most are aware, a diet rich in plant nutrients and omega 3 foods such as wild salmon, is important to keep inflammation low. Also, limiting processed foods, fried foods, sugars, alcohol and red meat can help, too. When it comes to supplements, it can be a hassle to surf the shelves and wonder which is best. After a long look at the research, the following supplements rise to the top. [...]

Maximizing Your Workout: tips of the tradeWendy Wells2019-01-22T16:40:24+00:00

Reducing inflammation in the body

What is inflammation actually? Inflammation is a good thing! Immune cells in the area send alert signals called cytokines and they bring healing to the area in need. Cytokines cause healing and also cause pain. When it goes on daily, weekly, chronically is when our body gets out of balance. In general, if our inflammation is high, any pain, strain, arthritis, or soreness will be felt more and can last longer than if we are in a healthier, lower inflammation state. We cannot exist without any inflammation as it’s needed to send signals for healing. The problems arise [...]

Reducing inflammation in the bodyWendy Wells2019-01-16T19:27:22+00:00

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