Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a disabling and complex disorder, and according to the U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention (CDC), is estimated to affect up to 2.5 million Americans. Up to 90 percent of sufferers are undiagnosed. The CDC estimates the disease costs the U.S. economy about $17 to…

Do you have more stress than energy? Are you dragging all day, yet can’t fall asleep at night? Do you depend on stimulants to make it through life? Then you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is a new name for a very old diagnosis. It’s the idea that too much stress and…

How I discovered the root cause of my own seasonal allergies If you’re anything like me, as you’ve gotten older, you’ve become more sensitive to environmental triggers and all types of allergies. If you experience allergic responses ranging from watery eyes, sneezing, mold sensitivities, all the way up to asthma and bronchitis, know that you…

The adrenal glands (AKA the stress glands) may be small, but they have a big purpose. These endocrine glands are located on top of each kidney and are quite useful when a flight-or-fight situation arises. However, our bodies can start to experience hormonal havoc when that same surge of the flight-or-fight response occurs several times…