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’s destroying your gut

What’s destroying your gut health is a popular question. So many people now realize that gut health is foundational to our overall health. It’s even been called our second brain! Your microbiome is a complex ecosystem, home to an estimated 38 trillion living microorganisms and comprising over 10,000 types of bacteria and other microbes. These contribute more to your survival than your DNA. They digest food, supply vitamins, support the immune system, and create neurotransmitters.  Most of the bacteria in your gut help support your body. But, about 15% of the bacteria in the gut can have some negative impacts on your overall health. Most of the time…

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How to Manage Menopause

How to Manage Menopause -- First, what is Menopause? Menopause is a natural process as a woman ages. It is when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Perimenopause is defined as the year prior to menopause. Some women proceed through menopause without effort and others may experience the uncomfortable side effects of it. Because I balanced my hormones premenopausal, menopause was a nonevent for me.  Therefore, I urge younger women to start now to protect their bodies from toxins in personal care and replaced processed with whole foods. What are the symptoms of menopause? Hot flashes/night sweats Sleeplessness Unwanted hair growth Weight gain Cravings…

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