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Acupuncture For Insomnia Treatment

Aug 31, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

The first time I tried acupuncture, I was nervous. I wasn’t afraid of needles, per se, but the idea of someone poking them into my skin still made me highly uncomfortable. But to my pleasant surprise, I found acupuncture to be nothing like I thought it would be. The … Read More

Chronic Fatigue Treatment: Which Nutrient Worked Best in Clinical Study?

Aug 12, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

If you are suffering from chronic fatigue related to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, or as a side effect of your statin medication, you may have a CoQ10 deficiency and supplementing with CoQ10 may be an effective chronic fatigue treatment for you. Low levels of this vitamin-like compound have been … Read More

Feeling Sleepy All the Time? Wake Up with a Detox!

Aug 7, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Feeling sleepy all the time zaps the fun out of life. It robs you of your motivation and can make it next to impossible to perform even your most basic day-to-day tasks. Instead of turning to caffeine, energy drinks, and sugar to keep you going, there’s a much safer, more effective … Read More

Why Do We Need Sleep for Weight Loss? Less Sleep Leads to More Eating

Jul 23, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, your sleeping habits may be partly to blame. While a healthy diet and regular physical exercise are extremely important, they are not the only factors that can influence your weight. Researchers now know that lack of sleep can cause you to … Read More

Tackle What Causes Insomnia With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Jun 24, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Tossing and turning during the night is miserable. Whether you can’t fall asleep until the wee hours of the night, or whether you wake up in the middle of the night unable to get back to sleep, insomnia can be frustrating and completely interfere with your ability to function during … Read More

The Link Between Sleep and Pain: How Insomnia Cures May Help Pain, and Vice Versa

Jun 8, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

As someone who has battled with a chronic pain condition for years, I have personally experienced the intimate relationship between sleep and pain. I know that when I sleep regularly and well, my pain seems to decrease. When I have to wake up early, go to bed late, or have … Read More

Why Am I Tired All the Time? The Role of Inflammation in Fatigue (Part 2 of 2)

May 29, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

In Part I of this article, you learned about the surprising link between fatigue and inflammation. Now, we will explore in greater detail some of the causes of chronic inflammation as well as some of these natural fatigue-beating, anti-inflammatory therapies. The good news is that chronic inflammation is not only … Read More

Active Body, Active Mind: Why Kids Need Recess

Jan 12, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Adults are told all the time to exercise more. But do your kids move enough? Physical education and recess times are constantly getting shortened or cut from the school day, despite the growing body of evidence showing that physical activity is important for cognitive function in children. The reasons why … Read More

The Best Exercise for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Starts Small

Jun 13, 2014 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suffer from excessive tiredness–so much so that bed rest doesn’t relieve symptoms, and fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, impaired concentration, and disturbed sleep interfere with daily life.[1] Most professionals agree that exercise is beneficial in relieving these symptoms, but exercise can be especially difficult for those … Read More

Feel Great by Learning How the Body Makes Energy

May 21, 2014 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Editor’s Note: We are trying something new by offering short, simple videos that explain scientific principles. Do you like this kind of information? Would you like to see more videos like this? Please email me or comment below to let me know what you think. Every function of the body … Read More

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