Sleep Soundly, Wake Rested

Energy issues aren't always about sleep, but maximizing sleep quality and quantity can always help as this is the time your body can do critical repairs

 

Possible causes of fatigue - a long list & worth investigating thoroughly:​

• Chronic stress (we offer: acupuncture, adaptogenic herbs, mindfulness techniques and other lifestyle tools)

• Burnout (comes after chronic stress, more severe fatigue)

• Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid - supported with diet, herbs & nutrients)

• Low nutrients (dietary intake of nutrients like B12, iron, and zinc may be lower, or absorption is reduced)

• Mitochondrial dysfunction causing low energy production (link to gut health, diet - support with nutrients)

• Chronic infections/gut dysbiosis - from fungal (Candida), to parasitic and viral pathogens that the immune system is unable to clear, these can cause significant fatigue and leave you sensitive to your environment (mould, other allergens) 

• Seasonal allergies (wear out the immune system, increase inflammation and fatigue - herbal support is added year round, while acute management with acupuncture and herbs can reduce the reliance on pharmaceuticals)

• Food sensitivities (evaluating food triggers leading to inflammation and fatigue - may present as skin issues) 

• Insomnia / poor sleep quality (consider sleep apnea, stress, cortisol rhythm imbalances - support with acupuncture and targeted herbs, nutrients)

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Book a visit so we can properly investigate your fatigue - and support you with individualized care!

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Sleep is essential to wellness - it's our body's repair time!

DNA repair happens during sleep. Our bodies scavenge free radicals and mop up the messes created when we were awake. This is a crucial step to reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function and prevent disease.

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I see two common sleep issues:
 

1. Not sleeping enough HOURS each night (the social-media mavens, the workaholics, the students and the parents...)
    

2. Not getting deep, restful QUALITY sleep each night (medications, cortisol imbalances, blood sugar instability, etc)

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If you are not waking rested and energized most mornings, let's talk! (it takes 30 minutes after waking to reach max energy)

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If you lose sleep for reasons out of your control (babies/dependants, noisy neighbours, etc), let's talk about supporting your energy and resilience.

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ENERGY & HORMONES:

From thyroid to cortisol, insulin, and all the sex hormones, our body can get out of balance in one area and that can throw the whole system off. Learn more about Hormones.

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CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT? 

Weight gain can be a sign of hormonal imbalances noted above and needs to be properly investigated. However, when it comes to the basics, think of this order of needs: sleep #1, then exercise #2, then diet #3 (diet matters less than sufficient sleep and exercise).

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STRESS & ANXIETY:

Low energy and lack of interested in your usual activities can be a sign of depression. High stress, either single events or long term, can lead to difficulties getting enough quality sleep. If you're worrying about getting to sleep

Learn more about Anxiety (and get my top 5 anxiety-busting tips in your inbox)!