Maximizing Your Energy - Naturally!
ANYONE you know?
Drowsy, Weak? Apathetic, Lack of motivation? Cannot stay awake?
Brain fog or lack of focus?
Take the fatigue questionnaire.
Let's talk about the 4 most common reasons we lack energy.
1. SLEEP
2. HORMONES
3. INFECTION - This month's topic
4. NUTRITION
Candida, Epstein-barr virus, Lyme Disease, Coxsackievirus, Herpes Virus, Parasites, or Cytolomegalovirus????
These may or may not sound familiar to you. However, we are all exposed at some point to these organisms. If we are "susceptible", and have a lowered immune system, these organisms can come make their home in our bodies. They can enter through many routes, through food, skin, air, water. Some like Candida are naturally in our bodies, yet create problems when they are allowed to grow out of control, such as after antibiotic treatment.
There are many many symptoms other than fatigue that you may experience, if you have one or more of these infections. Check out the Candida Questionnaire as one example. If you have a history of taking antibiotics, gas/bloating, skin issues, you may suffer from Candida overgrowth. Or the Lyme Symptom Questionnaire by Dr Burrascano.
How to test for these?
Usually blood test, or stool test will be sufficient.
Naturopathic Treatment?
Balance the imbalance! Eliminate from your body what is harming you, strengthen any weakened organ systems, establish a healthy routine, supplement when necessary. In the case of INFECTION, treatment consists of a combination of boosting or stimulating your immune system and naturally killing the organisms affecting you. This could include Vitamin C IV's, herbal supplements, and other specific treatments depending on your condition. I do always recommend that you take Probiotics. Brands that are reputable are Klaire Labs, Integrative Therapeutics and Enzymatic Therapeutics.