The first iron deficiency related post explained how iron had caused me to have scary chest pain. Finding out that my heart was perfectly healthy was great. Then came my diagnosis of Lyme Disease and mold illness for which I began a protocol I’ll outline soon in a separate post. Because my body didn’t respond …
Episode 19 Exercise for Energy
So, you’re looking to gain more energy. How about exercise for energy? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but it is true that exercise can create energy. Don’t get me wrong; if you do it too much or in the wrong way, it can undoubtedly drain your energy. So don’t overdo it either. There are many …
Episode 18 Eating for Energy
What are the nutritional principles you should follow if you are eating for energy? Seems simple enough, right? Just fill your diet with healthy foods! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Ironically when we are tired, that is when we reach for the junk food. Avoid sugar if you are Eating for Energy Sugary foods and processed …
Explaining fatigue in a way my kids can understand
Explaining fatigue in a way my kids can understand was important to me because I wanted them to understand what they could do to help and also, to remind me to make good choices where I spend my energy. After my most recent and worst episode of total exhaustion I was trying to eliminate the things …
Sleep Better…Tonight!
Sleep in total darkness. Do not use a night light. Cover all little glowing lights in your room, like the one on my fan! You can use black electrical tape to cover up these annoying little lights. For windows that allow street lights to enter in, either use blackout curtains or an eye mask. Both …