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Iron Deficiency Could Be A Cause of Fatigue

Mar 30, 2020 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Energy and Fatigue

Even if you don't have anemia, you could have an iron deficiency that's sapping your energy. It's entirely possible, especially if you're a woman of reproductive age, to have borderline anemia without becoming fully anemic. When you're iron deficient but not anemic, you can still suffer from lower vitality, decreased immune … Read More

Almost half of US dentists still use dental amalgam fillings (“silver” fillings), which contain about 50% mercury.

How Do I Know If I Have Mercury Poisoning? Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning From Fillings

Jan 15, 2020 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Almost half of US dentists still use dental amalgam fillings (“silver” fillings), which contain about 50% mercury. It is now well-documented that small amounts of mercury are continually released from these fillings and absorbed into the body. Scientists have determined that for most people, dental fillings account for the majority … Read More

Glycemic index of apple on a piece of paper.

Stabilize Blood Sugar to Prevent Fatigue

Dec 28, 2019 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Energy and Fatigue

One of the most important diet-related steps you can take to counteract fatigue is to stabilize your blood sugar, meaning keeping your blood glucose level from quickly skyrocketing and then crashing. The typical modern Western or standard American diet, which is full of white carbs and sugar, is notorious for … Read More

Hashimoto’s Diet: Manage Fatigue, Depression, Weight Gain

Oct 22, 2019 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Energy and Fatigue

Hashimoto’s disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.[1] You don’t need to have hypothyroidism as defined by the standard thyroid labs to suffer from Hashimoto’s symptoms: fatigue, depression, weight gain, and more.[2] Fortunately, you can treat your Hashimoto’s symptoms yourself with a Hashimoto’s diet. Hashimoto’s … Read More

Low Energy Causes May Be Rooted in These 3 Nutritional Deficiencies

Sep 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

It’s not surprising that nutrient deficiencies are causes for low energy and fatigue, given that your body’s trillions of cells rely on vitamins and minerals to generate energy. What is surprising is that few doctors recognize the fact that fatigue and lacking energy is often an early symptom of multiple … Read More

Hypothyroidism May Be the Cause of Your Fatigue

May 23, 2019 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Energy and Fatigue

Hypothyroidism is most commonly caused by autoimmune thyroid disease, a disorder in the body that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s thyroid gland. The attack renders the thyroid incapable of producing enough thyroid hormone to keep your metabolism working at a normal pace, leading, ultimately, to fatigue … Read More

Fatigue Causes Include Lack of 4 Specific Nutrients

May 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Your body depends on optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, and other key nutrients to run its metabolic pathways, or the biochemical reactions that produce energy. That’s why one of the primary fatigue causes in Western cultures is a poor diet. Most people are simply not eating the types or quantities … Read More

What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?

Mar 14, 2019 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Energy and Fatigue

Hashimoto’s disease is the most common thyroid disease in the United States, affecting 5 in every 100 people. An autoimmune disease that frequently leads to hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones), it is eight times more common in women. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), “Hashimoto’s thyroiditis occurs when … Read More

Iron Deficiency Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms

Mar 5, 2019 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

In Part 1 of this article you learned about a study showing how chronic fatigue can be successfully treated with iron supplements in women who have iron deficiency but don’t have full blown anemia.[1] (Find 9 Iron Deficiency Symptoms here.) The French and Swiss researchers found that iron supplementation for 12 … Read More

Qigong Found to Significantly Reduce Chronic Fatigue Symptoms

Jan 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Can an ancient healing therapy used thousands of years ago be effective in today’s fast pace world for reducing chronic fatigue symptoms? It can in fact—according to a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Additional validation of its effectiveness is that it is … Read More

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