Health Articles — fatigue
Sluggish Metabolism
Posted by Melissa Callaghan on
Sluggish Metabolism When your metabolism slows down you begin to feel a bit sluggish and getting up and moving around is harder than it used to be. Then the fatigue kicks in, weight starts to build up, and you may even get puffiness under the chin, brain fog or maybe some gut issues as well. These are all signs of a sluggish metabolism and it is coming from your thyroid. Don’t tell me, let me guess, you’ve had your thyroid checked out and everything is fine, but you don’t feel fine or you're on medication and still don't...
- Tags: Adrenals, Anxiety, Blood pressure, Chronic fatigue, Cravings, Depression, Diabetes, Emotions, fatigue, Hormones, Inflammation, Insomnia, Mental Health, Obesity, pain, Stress, Thyroid, Weight loss, Women's Health
Sleep deprivation
Posted by Melissa Callaghan on
Insomnia and sleep deprivation Going for 2 weeks of sleeping less than 6 hours per night will have the same effects as going 24 hours without sleep. Sleep is essential!!!! It is just as important as oxygen, food, and water. There are many signs that can indicate you may be sleep deprived: Always hungry weight gain acting without thinking (impulsive) constant yawning dozing off while inactive (eg watching tv) feeling groggy when waking in the morning feeling groggy all day poor concentration mood changes over-reacting to situations crying without reason or for weird reasons short term memory loss difficulty making decisions tripping over more frequently (sometimes over nothing) frequent colds blurred vision skin breakouts think you’ve fallen...
- Tags: Adrenal fatigue, Anxiety, brainfog, Chronic fatigue, Cravings, Depression, fatigue, Insomnia, pain, sleep, Stress
Discover the Key to Transforming Your Health and Reversing Metabolic Inflammation
Posted by Melissa Callaghan on
Discover the Key to Transforming Your Health and Reversing Metabolic Inflammation Are you ready to transform your health and achieve the success you've been longing for? I'm here to guide you through the journey and help you reach your goals. Hi, I'm Melissa Callaghan, a Bachelor qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist specialising in reducing metabolic inflammation that leads to heart disease and diabetes as well as improving gut health, mental health, and balancing hormones. At my clinic, Pinnacle Naturopathy, we have helped numerous patients overcome their health challenges and regain control of their lives. Today, I want to share with you...
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Acidity leads to disease
Posted by Melissa Callaghan on
____________________________________________________________________________ Acidity leads to disease Acidic food and Alkalising food have a huge impact on your body. Both can do damage when taken to the extreme. This is why it is essential for your body to maintain a balance. It does this by being a BUFFER. A diet that is high in acidic foods can lead to many chronic health conditions that affect the entire body. (Details to follow) What is a buffer I hear you say? If you are a mother with kids you might feel like a buffer between them when one is being not so nice...
- Tags: Blood pressure, Depression, fatigue, Gut, Hormones, Inflammation, Liver, Obesity, Stress, Thyroid
Kids get stressed too!!!
Posted by Melissa Callaghan on
____________________________________________________________________________ Stress is all about perception. What one person considers to be a stressful event, for another it’s like a walk in the park. Whether it be recovering from a busy year of school or preparing for the hard work next year, NOW is always the right time for getting stress levels under control. Many adults update their status saying ‘I don’t feel like adulting today!!’ There are often thoughts of returning to childhood the land of no bills or adult responsibilities but we forget that childhood can actually be quite stressful. It is often the case that children...
- Tags: Anxiety, children, Depression, Emotions, fatigue, Gut, Mental Health, Stress