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5 Ways Flotation Therapy in a Sensory Deprivation Chamber Can Help Your Health

Jan 21, 2016 · Chelsea Clark · Energy and Fatigue

I have a few friends who swear by flotation therapy. I have always been a bit skeptical of getting into a small chamber filled with water for an hour (I’m not great with small spaces). But I keep hearing about the wonderful experiences people have in float tanks, so I … Read More

Extreme Fatigue Causes Almost as Many Serious Crashes as Drunk Driving

Jan 18, 2016 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

How many times have you climbed behind the wheel despite being sleepy? A study from France shows that extreme fatigue causes almost as many serious accidents as drunken driving. Drivers who were either drunk or sleepy were at least twice as likely to cause a vehicle accident as their sober … Read More

Natural Sleep Remedy Report: Milking Cows at Night Makes Their Milk More Sleep-Inducing

Dec 14, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

I’m always looking for new ways to help improve my sleep, but I’ve never actually tried warm milk. (Milk, like tomatoes and sardines, does not work well with my palate.) But I was intrigued when I heard about the sleep-inducing properties of “night milk.” This is not drinking milk at … Read More

What is Fatigue? The Answer May Surprise You

Dec 9, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

With more people suffering from fatigue than ever before, there’s still not a universally accepted definition, let alone a thorough medical understanding of fatigue. Even worse, there's still no standard practice of treating it. Information on the topic is so conflicting that if you asked a dozen doctors, “What is … Read More

What Is Acupuncture Used for? These 7 Research-Proven Uses Are Just the Start

Dec 2, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

There are many answers to the question, “what is acupuncture used for?” People use it for everything from dementia to chronic fatigue syndrome, and there’s a large body of research examining its usefulness. (It’s even used in veterinary medicine.) Some of the most common and well-researched uses include: Acupuncture helps … Read More

Sleep and Weight Loss: Lack of Sleep Causes Weight Gain

Dec 2, 2015 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Energy and Fatigue

Just as research has established that getting enough sleep and weight loss go hand in hand, it has also shown that lack of sleep increases the risk of weight gain. Yet so far, no one’s been able to definitively answer the question, “How much sleep do I need to avoid … Read More

Infographic: 5 Natural Serotonin Boosters

Nov 13, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Many researchers believe that clinical depression is the result of an imbalance in serotonin levels. That’s why the most common pharmaceutical antidepressants (such as Prozac, Lexapro, and Celexa) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But a drug isn’t the only way to boost serotonin levels. In fact, there are several … Read More

Vitamins for Energy? Yes!

Nov 6, 2015 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Energy and Fatigue

Can taking vitamins really give you more energy? Based on the results of numerous research studies, the answer is, “Yes!” Taking vitamins for energy has been shown in a number of randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled-clinical studies (the gold standard for evaluating a treatment) to increase energy and decrease fatigue. Studies … Read More

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis in Children and Teens: What Kids with CFS Desperately Need

Oct 23, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

Chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis is finally becoming a reality for some children and teens suffering from this very real and disabling condition, yet research shows that many kids are still going undiagnosed. While chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not easy to diagnose in adults, let alone in children, diagnosis is … Read More

How to Sleep Better at Night Naturally: The Power of Time in Nature

Oct 16, 2015 · UHN Staff · Energy and Fatigue

I love to be outside, especially during sunny days in the Pacific Northwest. I do all I can to get outside when possible, but sometimes it’s hard. I bring my computer outside on nice days and try to get out hiking or camping on occasional weekends, but it never feels … Read More

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