Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an often under treated cause of winter depression. SAD can also be responsible for feelings of over stimulation or mania in the summer when …
Tag: fatigue
Avoiding Exercise – What’s Your Excuse?
We can all agree that the benefits of exercise are endless, however despite this many of us do not have a workout routine. The reasons differ from person to …
The Many Faces of Fatigue
Fatigue can present in many ways from waking feeling exhausted or feeling a crash after meals. With so many reasons for fatigue it is important find the root cause …
Good Bacteria…Bad Bacteria…What You Need to Know
Many people cringe at the thought of bacteria, and are shocked about facts relating to them. For example, studies have shown the average adult human body contains four pounds …
Libido – Beyond Hormones
Sexual health is often overlooked in medical settings. While many doctors and patients realize the importance of discussing mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, sexuality is frequently neglected. However, studies …
How Do I Know if I Have Lyme Disease?
Connecticut, the home of Lyme disease in the US, remains one of the most highly affected regions of tick-borne illnesses. The disease is caused by an infection from the …
The Ins and Outs of Winter Sickness
It’s the time of year for snow days, apple pie, and family gatherings, which inevitably means it is also the time of year for sniffles, coughs, and fevers. While …
Sleep and Insomnia
Catching your ZZZ’s is more important than you may think! Restful sleep has been shown to improve mood and memory, maintain a healthy body weight and blood pressure and …
Sluggish Metabolism; Physiology or Lifestyle to Blame?
The answer could be both! It is well known the thyroid gland is considered the regulator of our metabolism, and without proper thyroid function, our metabolism can suffer. However, …
What are Adrenal Glands?
Adrenals: Your Stress Organ Modern day lifestyles exacerbate a myriad of conditions and are potential causes for many symptoms. Our bodies and organs are receiving challenges our ancestors never …