Having trouble falling asleep? Let's address 5 possible causes of Insomnia. 5 Reasons You Have Trouble Falling Asleep 1). Is your bedroom cold and quiet? Pet-free? Is your partner snoring or tossing in bed? I use a noise machine for the small noises that disturb me. Or wear Hear-O's ear plugs. The bedroom should be cold. If your bed and bedding have nylon/synthetic fibers, change your bedding to natural fibers and put cotton, wool or sheepskin ... Keep Reading >
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When to Take Bioidentical Hormones and When to Avoid
When to take Bioidentical Hormones? This is a frequent question from my Clients. Who should take them? Does every post-menopausal woman need them? If so, which hormones are good and which to avoid? First differentiate between Bioidentical Hormones and Synthetic hormones. Synthetic hormones have been used since the 1960's. These are hormone "mimics" patented by big Pharma companies. Since they are protected by patents they cannot be ... Keep Reading >
Epstein Barr Virus and Adrenal Fatigue
I have personal history with Epstein Barr virus and Adrenal Fatigue. Full-blown Adrenal Failure actually. Most people's Adrenals aren't affected as badly as that but EBV does affect them. Is Epstein Barr Really your Top Issue? For most people, no. It's common to have EBV Antibodies. EBV is Mono, an infectious Virus many of us got when younger. For some people, it is now "Reactivated Epstein Barr" where the virus may have become a top priority, ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Fatigue and Heat Stroke
Prevent adrenal fatigue, heat stroke and heat exhaustion with real salt to keep you hydrated. Himalayan or Sun-Dried Solar salts are essential to electrolyte balance. (See my Electrolyte Hydration Drink below). Water alone will not hydrate you. In fact.... Too much plain water can flush away your minerals With adrenal fatigue we tend to excrete salt and be somewhat dehydrated since the cells can't hold water without salt. If ... Keep Reading >
Can a Light Bulb Change Your Life?
Does light affect sleep and energy? Can light bulbs change your life? Absolutely! Here's 6 easy steps to change your health by day and by night. On Planet Earth, the sky is blue. We respond to daylight with hormones and neurotransmitters that wake us up. When we see darkness - even with moon light - our hormones tell us to slow down and sleep. Other creatures have opposite signals. Skunks and possums wake at dusk and sleep in the day. Does ... Keep Reading >
What I Do For Chronic Adrenal Fatigue
I've struggled with chronic adrenal fatigue for decades. I know what adrenal fatigue feels like and what it means to have low cortisol all day. Here's an intro to adrenal function and ideas on what I've done for my adrenal health. I hope it helps you too! Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone that gives stamina, regulates blood sugar and helps make female hormones after menopause. When we're overly emotional, too busy, short on sleep ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Supplements That Work
Looking for adrenal supplements that work? It's trickier than it sounds! Supplements for boosting, calming or repairing the adrenals - which do you need? Without a saliva cortisol test it's hard to tell if you have an adrenal issue or not. It's not enough that you are tired or even exhausted. Or that you're feeling hyper or anxious and thinking it's high cortisol. You may have an infection, a thyroid problem ... Keep Reading >
Test Adrenal Function At Home
If you suspect you have low cortisol, test adrenal function at home. You might be inspired to (finally) make some life changes if your test results are not optimal. The value of testing adrenal function is to confirm you're exhausting yourself with work and worry. And not enough sleep. If testing will help you change this, then test. Don't self-diagnose and try to treat the adrenals if sleep and the Paleo Diet will resolve your ... Keep Reading >
Melissa Curtis Interviews Beverly: Candida and Hormones Preventing Weight Loss
How do Candida and excess hormones prevent weight loss? I'm here on MelissaCurtis's show about weight and health for women over 40. She writes and podcasts at her Fat To Fit: My Quest website. I shared with Melissa my belief that losing weight is never the body's priority. It may be your personal priority, but the body has its own agenda! Fighting infection, keeping the heart and lungs going and managing blood ... Keep Reading >
Natural Sleep Aids You Can Use Tonight
Want to know how to sleep better? Here's ten natural sleep aids you can use tonight. Listen to my recorded podcast on sleep too if you can. There's much more in the podcast than I can write here.... The link to this iTunes show is at the bottom of the page. Overcoming sleep deprivation is essential to weight management, hormones, digestion, and body repair. If you're doing everything right but can't lose weight, manage your temper, or you ... Keep Reading >
Natural Ways to Help Anxiety and Stress
I'm always looking for natural ways to help anxiety and stress. Both in myself and with clients. If you're stuck at home waiting for a virus, or another life issue has you struggling and fearful, you're dealing with acute anxiety. But many of us deal with chronic anxiety as well. I was in my 50's before I finally realized I'd been struggling with anxiety all my life but never recognized it. That shocked me so much I decided to see if others ... Keep Reading >
Saliva Testing For Hormones
Saliva testing measures FREE HORMONE amounts. Most blood tests measure BOUND HORMONE amounts. This distinction is not understood by most doctors, so it's helpful to learn this (and perhaps test this) on your own. Hormones measured include Cortisol, three different Estrogens, Testosterone, DHEA, Progesterone and more. A bound hormone is attached to something - perhaps another hormone, or to a toxin such as mercury (common with low ... Keep Reading >