Tired? Without energy? This may be why
By Dr. Christopher Ogilvie Dr. Christopher Ogilvie
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Dr. Christopher Ogilvie grew up in Northern Virginia, graduating from High School in West Springfield. Dr. Ogilvie went on to study economics and Spanish from the ...
moveDOM (' ad-3 ', ' ad-3-placeholder ");Americans are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Being tired or having low energy consumption is a common complaint. There are many components that might be affecting your energy, your umph and your "get up and go. In this article we will explore some of the main reasons why you may be tired. Remember, before you make any changes to your diet, consult with your primary care physician
Sleep: Let's start with the obvious. When you sleep you restore, rejuvenate, slow the aging process. You literally ages faster if you sleep less. In general, we need 8 hours you've ever heard. In a small percentage of people, less sleep is enough. That is not you. You need the full 8 hours. Although there were always 6 hours of sleep per night for the past two years, which simply means that your body is adapted to your lifestyle. This is not healthy. My recommendation: get 8 hours of sleep per night. The hours of sleep before midnight are more effective than hours after midnight, so get to bed early. P.s do not say that it "catch-up" on weekends, the body doesn't work like that.
Nutrition:You sign up for the Standard American diet (s.a.d.)? If you do, you're low on energy. Think about it like this: you are driving a high-performance and runs on gas. Highly processed foods (pasta, bread, crackers, cereals), bad fats, sugar, soft drinks and many other products that come from a factory are bringing YOU DOWN. These foods decrease immune function and cause inflammation. Both these factors zap your energy and leave you with the lull after-meal-and the crash of 3 pm. My recommendations: instead, why not try eating real food. This includes grass fed, wild meat, nuts & seeds, organic veggies, fruits, legumes and limited to whole grains. That should put and extra pep in your step.
lifestyle:For millions of years our ancestors ran and hunted and sought to feed. Now you're sitting behind a computer for 8 hours, go home and get on the internet, watch some TV and do everything. The body wants to move, and then move it. My recommendations: move or carry 30-45 minutes per day, no less than 4 hours per week. Very easy!
adrenal Fatigue: Adrenal means; "on the top of the kidney" which is exactly where are the adrenal glands are located. Think your adrenal glands not only as a panacea in the morning and a source of excitement, but as the reserve tank. When you burn the candle at both ends, do not sleep enough, overtime and not giving your body a change to rejuvenate, adrenals will suffer. This can be tested with a test of salivary cortisol and 24 hr and adrenal glands can be enriched with herbs adrenal. First, there are some things you can do for free. My recommendations: 1. remember to get your sleep. 2. Get your body into a rhythm; go to bed, at the same time, alarm at the same time 3. Make sure you are putting (not exaggerating). 4. consider some hydrotherapy. This could be as simple as doing 30 seconds of freezing cold shower at the end of each day or as complicated as getting a constitutional hydrotherapy treatment from a professional.
Hypothyroid: The thyroid gland is located in the neck and is responsible to help you keep your energy. If you have low thyroid function, undoubtedly you'll feel tired. Other signs of hypothyroid: dry skin, constipation, loss of hair. The good news is that a simple blood test and good medication or supplements can beat this one out of the Park. My recommendation: ask your doctor for a blood test and Medicare/Supplement as needed. If this is your problem, you will notice a huge difference once your thyroid is properly managed.
iron deficiency Anemia:Most people think the anemia is iron deficiency. Despite the lack of iron is a very common type of anemia, there are other forms. Iron deficiency anaemia is more common in women due to menstrual cycles. In men, iron deficiency anemia is seen in gastrointestinal bleeding. Iron is even more inadequate nutrients in children, often the result of the consumption of excessive cow's milk. Iron is essential in the electron transport chain, which is the final stage of the production of energy in the human body. No iron = no energy production. So what can you do? You can integrate, but try to get the iron, of course, through food. My recommendations: red meat that is probably the number one source of iron in your diet, so that the grass is powered and not eat every day. Other types of meat (chicken & fish) are next, followed by eggs. If you are a vegetarian, do not worry, dark green leafy veggies such as collard greens, kale, spinach and broccoli. Remember: vitamin c free ironing it food so sprinkle some lemon or lime on your salad to increase the absorption of iron. Even nuts and beans are a good source of iron. Finally, you can use a cast iron skillet to cook with.
Dr. Christopher Ogilvie grew up in Springfield, Virginia. West Springfield HS attended and graduated in economics at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Ogilvie studied naturopathic medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ogilvie established the Center for integrative health of Virginia in 2009 and currently resides in Falls Church, VA.
As a Naturopath, Dr. Ogilvie has received formal training in western medical science and clinics, as well as training in nutrition and other naturopathic modalities including acupuncture, phytotherapy, supplementation, hydrotherapy and homeopathy. Dr. Ogilvie works with people and their doctors to help them reduce their dependency on potentially harmful medicines and treatments. Dr. Ogilvie believes that remove barriers to health and supporting your body through food and energetic therapy, the body will have the tools they need to heal itself.
Dr. Ogilvie also has a weight loss program that teaches medical clients how to eat real food. The program contains a phase of weight loss and maintenance phase that are both based on the combination of protein, fruits and vegetables. Dr. Ogilvie uses education as a basis for its programme to ensure that when the customer leaves the program, he or she will still have the concepts necessary to maintain the weight loss for life.
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