CHRONIC FATIGUE
Did you know? 24% of adults report always feeling tired. More than 25 million Americans have severe fatigue, lasting at least one month, at any given time. The estimated annual cost per patient for fatigue-related problems is $2,300 to $8,700. For society, it’s $2 – 7 BILLION!!! Have you ever wondered? Where did my get up and go … go? When is fatigue normal? Abnormal? When should I be worried? As I get older, shouldn’t I expect to feel more tired? What causes abnormal, chronic fatigue? Let’s...
Read MoreADHD
ADHD – It affects millions of children, and adults, and their families. But why? What’s causing this growing epidemic? Is it real? Is it over-diagnosed? Isn’t it just a diagnostic fad, made popular by the media? Isn’t it just an excuse for bad behavior and poor parenting? And once we answer all that, and if it’s real, is there hope? Is it treatable? Is it curable? If so, how? Medication? Therapy? Nutrition? Supplements? Prayer? Let’s tackle this one first: Is it real? Absolutely!!! ...
Read MoreDepression and Anxiety
The stats are staggering: 1 in 4 American adults have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder of some kind. For children, it’s 1 in 5. More than 60 Million Americans suffer from either anxiety or depression. 1 in 10 Americans currently takes at least one antidepressant prescription medication daily. Since the year 2000, the use of prescription antidepressants has increased more than 200%. Antidepressant prescription sales alone now top $2 BILLION annually! Pre-schoolers are the fastest-growing market for...
Read MoreSimple Steps to Improve Sleep
Insomnia and sleep deprivation are HUGE problems in our stressed out, high-pressure, chronically-fatigued American culture. “Sleep Hygiene” — Things you can do to improve your sleep. • Try to maintain a steady schedule: rising and going to bed at the same time each day. • Avoid distractions when it’s time to sleep – No TV, radios, or laptops. (In fact, such devices produce an electromagnetic field that reduces your body’s ability to produce melatonin, a hormone that helps you feel...
Read MoreWhy We Need Sleep
This has long been a mystery. While various theories have been proposed, one thing is certain: Sleep is NOT a time of inactivity. Not at all. It’s actually an incredibly active process. There’s a lot, a LOT, going on when we go “lights out.” To begin, not all sleep is created equal. Each night, if all goes well, sleep progresses through distinct and predictable stages. Different things happen in each stage. Dreams, for example, occur almost exclusively in REM sleep. Without adequate time in Stages 3 and 4,...
Read MoreBenefits of Folic Acid
HEART HEALTH: Among all the B-Vitamins, Folic Acid (also known as Vitamin B9) is especially important for heart health. While cholesterol has long been believed to be a risk factor for heart disease, few people have heard of a potentially more significant risk factor: HOMOCYSTEINE. Elevated homocysteine levels damage arteries and reflect metabolic dysfunction that can cause a number of diseases, including heart disease. Folic acid lowers homocysteine levels. COLON CANCER: Folic acid deficiency is associated with...
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