5 OVERLOOKED CAUSES OF CHRONIC FATIGUE
This January, The Livewell Clinic is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to start your new year right. You’ll enjoy improved energy, weight loss, and a sense of purpose and renewal. As we move into 2018, we’re offering the benefits of detox within a group setting. That way, you can work toward improved health alongside a tight-knit community while guidance from our medical experts helps you achieve maximum results. START 2018 WITH A DETOX! Best of all, we’re offering the program at our lowest price ever: only $299! Registration for the class includes an array of educational and nutritional resources: • Intro to Detox class, with a discussion of the benefits of nutritional detoxification led by our team members, stressing the benefits of routine and healthy habits. This class also comes with an initial symptom and body composition assessment tailored for you. After all, you don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been! • All the nutritional supplements you’ll need for optimal support, right from your first session. • A closing celebration potluck on the evening of Monday, Jan. 29, complete with repeat assessments, time to share your struggles and successes, and a lot of high-fiving. Bring your favorite healthy food to share! • Educational and emotional support and accountability for a full month through email, our private Facebook group page, and our powerful health-based app. All of these are geared toward helping you achieve success throughout the two-week course and beyond! • A few special surprise bonuses! Right now, we’re inviting both current patients and nonpatients alike to join in on this meaningful opportunity. Be sure to bring a family member or friend for that added support and encouragement. If a current patient brings a nonpatient, both will get $15 off ! To find out more or reserve your space, call Melissa Reisinger at 515- 279-9900 or email melissa@thelivewellclinic.com. Applicants will be accepted NO LATER THAN Tuesday, Jan. 9, so contact us soon!
Many people experience fatigue, but when it’s chronic, it can be particularly bothersome. If you suffer from chronic exhaustion, it’s time to uncover the underlying cause. Here are five overlooked causes of debilitating fatigue. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) An overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine leads to all kinds of health problems, including chronic fatigue. Approaching SIBO from a functional medicine perspective involves identifying the reasons for overgrowth, eliminating the imbalanced bacteria, and modifying one’s diet to restore digestive health. Adrenal Fatigue Adrenals regulate our body’s response to stress. Stress is not only mental and emotional, but also stems from an unhealthy diet, poor sleep, and childbirth. When we’re stressed for extended periods of time, the glands begin to function poorly. One of the most prominent symptoms of adrenal fatigue is extreme exhaustion, which can be so debilitating that you can barely make it through the day. Adrenal fatigue is a syndrome not often recognized by modern doctors, but functional medicine recognizes this as a common cause of chronic fatigue. Thyroid Disorders Since the thyroid plays an important role in regulating energy levels, chronic fatigue ensues when thyroid hormones are not being adequately produced. Chronic fatigue is commonly known as a symptom of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). Other symptoms include brain fog, weight gain, and dry skin. Toxins If you suffer from chronic fatigue and have a history of spending time in old buildings or buildings with water damage, mycotoxins might be to blame. Another toxic culprit may be heavy metal. This happens after an exposure to dangerous amounts of heavy metals, including eating mercury-laden fish, mercury fillings in teeth, or occupational hazards. If testing shows the presence of mycotoxins or heavy metals, treatment is geared toward removing toxins from your body and treating issues related to exposure. Food Sensitivities Unlike allergies, which have sudden and potentially fatal reactions, food sensitivities lead to inflammation throughout the body over the course of hours or days. Common culprits include gluten, dairy, soy, and corn. Functional medicine reveals these sensitivities through blood tests or elimination diets to determine which foods to remove from your diet. Once the food sensitivity is eliminated, your body will enjoy improved energy production.
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