Burnout or Adrenal Fatigue

Is it Burnout or Adrenal Fatigue? These two are often confused because they share similar symptoms, such as exhaustion and stress. However, they are distinct conditions with different underlying causes and treatments. Let’s first look at burnout. Burnout: Causes: Primarily caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Can result from long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations, such as caregiving or other high-stress environments. Symptoms: Emotional exhaustion: Feeling drained and unable to cope, experiencing a lack of energy. Depersonalization: Developing a cynical attitude toward work or feeling detached from it. Reduced performance: Feeling incompetent or less effective in work tasks. Physical symptoms: Headaches, gastrointestinal issues,…

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What are Enzymes

What Are Enzymes and Why Are They Important for Women Over 40 What are enzymes and why are they so important yet not many doctors or nutritionists discuss with their patients or clients? Have you ever wondered how your body turns the food you eat into energy? It’s like magic, but there’s actually science behind it. The secret lies in tiny proteins called enzymes. Let’s dive into what enzymes are, why they’re so important for everyone—especially women over 40—and how you can keep them working well with the right foods and lifestyle. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that act like little helpers in your body. They…

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Gut Health Survey

Curious about your gut health? Take the Gut Health Survey to assess potential imbalances affecting your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being. How often do you experience digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas, or abdominal pain? Have you noticed any changes in your bowel movements, such as constipation, diarrhea, or irregularity? Do you frequently experience heartburn or acid reflux? Have you recently undergone antibiotic treatment or taken medications that affect the gut (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs)? Do you experience low energy levels or fatigue? Do you often experience cravings for sugar, chocolate or processed foods? Have you experienced significant stress or emotional upheaval recently? Does your diet…

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What is Mental Fitness

What is Mental Fitness
What is mental fitness

What is mental fitness? It's a new concept in health called mental fitness. It's the percentage of time your mind is serving you versus sabotaging you. Independent researchers have validated the PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient)  Score to be the single greatest predictor of how much of your potential for both success and happiness you achieve. Research has shown that higher PQ results in enhanced immune system functioning, lower levels of stress-related hormones, lower blood pressure, less pain, fewer, colds, better sleep in a smaller likelihood of having hypertension, diabetes, or strokes. What Is Mental Fitness? Stanford lecturer and best-selling author Shirzad Chamine has developed a program and book…

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What are the Signs of Adrenal Fatigue?

What are the signs of adrenal fatigue and what can you do? Take the quiz and find out. Learn if you are just tired or if you truly may have adrenal fatigue. I was in Phase 3 adrenal fatigue a few years ago and it was debilitating. I ignored most of the symptoms because it creeps in overtime to the point where you don't even recognize how bad you really feel. Phase 3 is an advanced phase and can be dangerous if ignored. I would break down and cry for no reason, leaving work daily by 2 pm as I could no longer function mentally or physically.  The…

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How to Use a Healy

How to Use a Healy device or specifically the Healy Resonance Edition.  I’ve been using the Healy microcurrent and frequency device daily for almost six months and have loved the results. It has greatly enhanced our family’s health and well-being. Healy is a new microcurrent medical device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only for local relief of acute, chronic, and arthritis pain and muscle soreness due to overexertion. Healy also has non-medical applications that use Individualized Microcurrent Frequencies (IMF) to harmonize your Bioenergetic Field. It can help balance your mind, and body and relieve stress. I’ve experienced these benefits and so much more. I pulled a…

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4 Simple Tips to Reclaim Your Joy During Stressful Times

Would you have thought back in March when this partial isolation started that we would still be somewhat locked down in July? Thankfully we can explore outside, have lake or beach adventures and take time to reflect on what brings us joy with limited resources. I have been very thankful during my time of self-reflection, to be comforted by knowing I have a foundation of faith.  With so much discord in many facets of life these days, it is so incredible to believe in a God that we can trust. It gives such a sense of peace to know he holds all things under his control and that they will work…

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