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Waking up in the middle of the night has many different causes. But if you understand the reasons why you wake up, you can also fix it! Watch this video to finally get a good night's sleep!
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Brad had to quit work because his fatigue got so bad. After going through our program, he is now back at work full force!
Beverly has been with our program for 3 years now! Find out how we have helped her go from being house bound to celebrating her daughter's wedding.
Listen to Corey's story as she shares her recovery journey from Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching Program.
See how Julia stopped self-navigating, got on our Nutritional Health Coaching Program, and completely turned her life around!
My name is Vince, I'm from Medicine Hat, Alberta, and I've been with Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching program for a year. It'll be eight months since I first started and I heard about Dr. Lam through a friend at church who had gone through similar problems.
For about two years before finding Dr. Lam I was experiencing severe fatigue and exhaustion daily and some poor digestion, very sensitive, highly sensitive all sorts of things, foods and vitamins. I was very underweight. My body was stuck and burnt out ...
Listen to Evelyn's story as she talks about her recovery from Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Lam's program.
Matt shares his symptoms and how he was able to recover with the experienced nutritional coaching staff and program at DrLamCoaching.com.
Watch this heartfelt video of an actual Adrenal Fatigue sufferer, and how she found relief through the coaching services at DrLamCoaching.com.
Chris experienced many negative effects of Adrenal Fatigue but was able to successfully recover following the expert advice of Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching office.
Hi, my name is Karen. I'm 62 years old. I live in the Wellington National Park on the East Coast of Australia. I would like to share my story and give this testimonial in the hopes of inspiring and giving some hope to those suffering from Adrenal Exhaustion or Adrenal Fatigue.
Hello, my name is Jeff from Midlothain, Virginia and I would like to share with you the experience with Dr. Lam's program.
Hello, my name is Debbie, and I'm from Birmingham Alabama. I have been working with Dr. Lam's nutritional program for just over two years now.
Hi, my first name is Dwight. I live in Arkansas in a town called Clinton. Ever since I was in my early 20s, I knew there was something not quite right with my system. I was run down, I didn't have a lot of energy, just wasn't quite right.
Listen as Nancy talks about her struggle with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, and how she was able to recover following Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching Program.
Hi there, My name is Kevin and I'm from Vancouver, Canada, and I'd just like to share a little bit with you about my experience with Adrenal Fatigue and help that I've received from Dr. Lam's program.
Listen along as Tracey tells us about her journey with Adrenal Fatigue.
Julie talks about her success with Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching Office and her path to recovery from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome.
Emily shares with us her unique experience in finding relief from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome symptoms with Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching office.
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My name is Thea. I learned about Dr. Lam about 6 years ago, when I began having issues with my heart, and I was not satisfied with anything that the medical establishment provided me with as far as answers.
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I'm Gloria from York, Nebraska, and I have been with Dr. Lam's program for almost a year now, and I'm still on it.
Hello, my name is Mira, and I'm from Stockholm, Sweden. And I have been on Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching program for about a year and a half now, and I'm still on the program. I have been working with Dorine, Dr. Lam's wife.
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I live in Kentucky. I have been in Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching program for 2 years now.
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Hi my name is Lisa, I'm from Reno, Nevada. I've been working with Dr. Lam's Nutritional Coaching program for about a year now, I'm still on the program, and I'm doing very well.
Feeling great just 6 weeks into Dr. Lam's program.
Up until I turned 40, I was very healthy and active. I have 4 children and lead a very busy life.
For years, I struggled with debilitating symptoms. Dizziness, weakness, insomnia, anxiety, brain fog and even depression. Researching my symptoms I found that they were all indicative of something called Adrenal Fatigue.
When I found Dr. Lam, I was literally on death's doorstep, what he called the living dead. Not one person associated with western medicine could figure out what was wrong with me.
Battling fatigue and returning to a normal life.
What you need to know about Adrenal Fatigue is covered in this video.
In adrenal exhaustion, this is the time that the adrenals are no longer able to keep up with the increasing demands of the hormones and it basically starts to fall apart. What is different from this stage, as compared to the previous stage is that the ...
To truly celebrate the body's heroic effort to rescue us from stress, it's important to first understand that our brain is in control, the pathway is through the neuroendocrine system.
It comes as no surprise that secondary fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are commonly associated with Adrenal Fatigue, and especially adrenal exhaustion when it's in stage 3, and higher.
It is very common to stumble on your way to Adrenal Fatigue Recovery. Find out what are the most common mistakes people make in Adrenal Fatigue Recovery.
Infertility, recurrent miscarriages, pregnancy complications, as well as post-partum fatigue are some of the challenging issues facing women afflicted with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome.
The ovaries, adrenals, and thyroid are intimately co-dependent hormonally on each other for optimal function. If the adrenal glands are weak, there is often concurrent thyroid malfunction and menstrual cycle irregularity.
In the context of holistic healing, the body type, also known as the biological constitution, refers to the inner makeup of our body and the body's ability to deal with stress.
Adrenal Fatigue is often associated with hypoglycemia, musculoskeletal pains, insomnia, brain fog, and depression. Learn more about health conditions related to adrenal fatigue in this video.
From an alternative medicine point of view, there are many reasons why a body would go into such a state of fibromyalgia. Learn about the link between Adrenal Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.
In adrenal exhaustion, most people have a variety of symptoms that don't seem connected and they are exhausted trying to figure out what is going on with their health.
Only 1 out of every 10,000 or 0.01% of people carry the longevity gene in his or her chromosome. These fortunate few are likely to have a 20-year longer life span than the rest of the population.
Are you a sufferer of Adrenal Fatigue? Dr. Lam is the leading Adrenal Fatigue specialist and has helped thousands of people through this debilitating condition.
As we enter stage three of the adrenal exhaustion stage, where there are four phases, things become more serious. There are 8 common problems associated with the stage and signs and symptoms that we can see and we will go through them one by one.
Stage 3B is also called Hormonal Axis Imbalance. The common symptoms include insomnia, myalgia, weight gain, joint pain, exercise intolerance, brain fog, sugar intolerance, baby borderline diabetes, dry skin, feeling cold, slow metabolism, inability to lose weight, PMS, endometriosis, irregular menstrual cycle, fiber cystic breast disease, anxiety, depression, and accumulation of fat at the waistline.
Stage 3C is where the body continues to weaken, which triggers a variety of reserve systems to spring into action to maintain the body's homeostasis.
Stage 3D clinical symptoms are very, very convoluted and confusing to say the least. The body is severely decompensated and hormonally struggling.
Conventional medicine has a well-developed model for explaining how your body deals with stress. But what happens when you have symptoms the conventional model can't explain? The accepted explanation is missing something big. Something that makes the many symptoms of AFS make sense. And we're here to tell you what it is
If you have AFS, it is likely that your adrenal glands have been in trouble for a while. At the Dr. Lam Coaching, this is our specialty. Here are some of our tips for taking better care of your adrenals, as well as some advice on what not to do on your road to recovery.
Your body is built to deal with stress, and some is good for you. But over time, too much stress can damage the systems built to cope with it. Here is the expert description of how this happens, and how the problem of coping with stress can spill over to your other systems.
Easily gaining - and difficulty losing - weight around the middle is one of the most common symptoms of AFS. But if your adrenals are already compromised, your most basic efforts towards weight loss could be doomed to failure. Find out what step you need to take first.
You probably already know the adrenals produce cortisol, and problems with this organ are the main agent of adrenal fatigue. But you may not know what happens when this hormone is too high, too low, and how your adrenals self regulate. Find out the essentials of how this key organ works.
Adrenaline is one of the few hormones in the body with no opposing hormone, and no quick way to calm it down when it gets out of control. You could be having surges of this chemical without knowing it, and it's worse when you already have AFS. Find out what to do to avoid these precursors to panic attacks.
Trouble falling asleep and waking in the middle of the night are common problems, and both come with adrenal fatigue. But not all forms of insomnia are created equal, and not all are caused by the same thing. Knowing what is causing your sleep problems, though, can be the key to fixing them.
The NeuroEndoMetabolic Stress Response, or NEM, is a critical model for understanding how your body handles stress. It shows where symptoms come from and what you can do to stop them. But perhaps one of the easiest ways of understanding how NEM activation works is through the stories of real people who have been through adrenal fatigue.
Adrenal fatigue is complex. It's often fraught with unexpected reactions to things that are supposed to be good for you, and medical professionals that don't know what is going on. That's why it's so important to get advice from someone who has been there. Learn more about this and other key steps to dealing with this complex condition.
From years dealing with AFS, we have learned a lot. So much, in fact, that all the details can be overwhelming when you are first starting out. But there are three essential facts that everyone needs to know when they are facing AFS, and they can make a huge difference in how you choose your treatment.
If you are suffering from adrenal fatigue, you need to watch this. Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie go through 3 very common adrenal fatigue recovery mistakes that they see in their coaching recovery program. Make sure you learn these mistakes so you don't make them yourself and hurt your recovery process.
Try these simple, easy to do life hacks at home to get your immune system healthy and take control of your health.
Find out what are the best foods for you to eat and support a healthy immune system. Eat your way to better health.
This one key aspect is often overlooked when it comes to supporting the immune system. Make sure you don't forget about it and utilize a total body approach to health and wellness.
The microbiome is commonly thought to be in the gut and digestive tract. But did you know it is also on your skin? See what these bugs on your skin actually do!
Try these easy to do at home ancient Chinese techniques to support your immune system and stay healthy.
We checked the YouTube comments and saw some great questions in there. So we decided to make a video and answer them! See if your question or comment gets answered by Dr. Lam!
Unable to tolerate supplements? Suddenly reacting to things that have helped in the past? Doctors Carrie and Michael Lam answer these questions and more!
Heat intolerance is very common with adrenal fatigue. With summer here, get some tips on how to beat the heat and keep your energy up.
With summer coming up, take a look at why you don't tolerate heat and what that means for your body and adrenals.
Are your thyroid labs normal, but you are still experiencing thyroid symptoms? Then you may have subclinical thyroid function.
Don't get stuck on the latest fad diet. Find out what is the right diet for you with these 5 principles to guide you.
Is your relationship healthy or toxic? Stress from a bad relationship can be mentally and physically draining and cause numerous health problems such as AFS, GI disorders, anxiety, depression, inflammation, and hypoglycemia. It’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure your relationship can stand the stress test.
This berry has been used for hundreds of years to help balance reproductive hormones. Find out if it can help you.
New studies have shed light on how much your eye health is linked to your diet. Find out which nutrients and habits are critical for healthy vision and for preventing many eye disorders. Some of the most common vision problems can be reduced with these vision-boosting foods.
Continue to support your body and keep your immune system in shape.
Natural remedies are making a comeback, and this syrup made from an ancient fruit tree is one that can boost your immunity and help you fight off colds, flu, and other infections. Plus, it tastes delicious! You can buy it at natural health stores or make it at home.
Stressed out? Can't sleep? Try these essential oils to help the body relax and reduce anxiousness.
This supplement stems from a parasitic fungus. But it has been found to have remarkable medicinal qualities. Find out what it is.
Activated charcoal is an age-old remedy. Find out how it can help your body and help your adrenals out
Food sensitivities? Chemical sensitivities? EMF intolerance? All these can be connected in your body through this singular mechanism. Find out what it is.
Make sure you get enough of this element to help support your body. It's a vital cog in your recovery from adrenal fatigue as well as Lyme.
These two conditions can often present very similarly. Make sure you know which is which and what you can do about it.
Some things are great for Lyme, others not so much. Make sure you take the right supplements at the right time to help support your body.
Avoid these chemicals to make sure you give your body the best chance to balance the reproductive hormones.
Amazing foods that can help support your eye health and help your vision. These foods are not to be looked down on.
DHEA assists to make testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and corticosteroids. When you are in your 60's you have 80-90% less DHEA and hormones in your body. The decreased levels of DHEA can interfere with the NEM Stress Response and how the body responds to stressful events. Watch this video on whether you should be supplementing DHEA or not.
Pregnenolone, the mother of all adrenal hormones, is a supplement frequently given by doctors for adrenal fatigue and low lab levels. Is it harmful? Is it useful? When is the most appropriate time to take it? Watch our video for the details!
DHEA and Cortisol are both key hormones that are produced in the adrenal glands. If you're wondering about what your lab values might mean and why they are unbalanced, watch this video now!
Your friend recommended a supplement that worked great for them, but when you try it you have an opposite reaction and get worse instead! Those with advanced stages of adrenal fatigue might have paradoxical reactions to supplements. Find out which supplements are common culprits!
Those in advanced stages of adrenal fatigue might feel more anxiousness and feelings of wiredness. Instead of trying quick fixes with medications, it's important to get to the root of the problem. Find out how to calm your nerves naturally.
Waking up in the middle of the night has many different causes. But if you understand the reasons why you wake up, you can also fix it! Watch this video to finally get a good night's sleep!
If you have Adrenal Fatigue it's key to have education of the basics. In the next 4 weeks, we will be going through the stages of Adrenal Fatigue and the nuances of what you might be feeling in each stage. Today, we'll start with stage 1. Stay tuned also for next week!
Lying in bed for hours and still you're unable to fall asleep? There are many causes that you need to think about. Watch this video for more information on why you're unable to sleep and how you can overcome it!
It's easy to gain weight and fall off your diet during this holiday season. Make sure to keep these cleansing foods handy to help cleanse the body and feel great going into the new year.
Need to clear up that sniffling and congested nose? Simple but potent essential oils might just be what you need this winter season.
Feeling wired, jittery, anxiety? Here are top foods that will calm your nerves down in a relaxing way.
Tell your family and friends what you're grateful for this Thanksgiving season, it might prolong your life!
There is a simple way to make your water taste good and yet be beneficial to your adrenals. Find out how this trick can help all the circuits of your NeuroEndoMetabolic Stress Response System.
When you undergo stress, your immune system also plummets. Colostrum is a supplement that has been shown to be very soothing and gentle nutrition for those with sensitive bodies. Watch this video for more information on how and when to take it.
Collagen is vital to many structural components in our body. However, your body changes when you have adrenal fatigue syndrome. Watch this video further to see if collagen is beneficial or not for AFS.
You are surrounded by toxic metals and might not even know it! Find out more about how to avoid them!
Last week's video was about the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning. This week we will be looking at how to safely deal with it when you have adrenal fatigue!
This week is Part 1 of 2 of Heavy metal poisoning, where you will find out the symptoms that rise up when you have it. Take note, you might have these symptoms and not even know it as heavy metals can gradually creep into your body. Watch to find out more!
Vitamin B12 is a very common supplement being used for many uses. However, it's not totally safe in those with adrenal fatigue. Watch Dr. Lam talk about the benefits and risks of taking it.
Last week, you found out the cause of brain fog. This week, you will see how to correct the brain fog and attain clear thinking again. However, beware that it's not an easy road and you could get worse unless you have the right instruction. Watch more to know how to safely rid yourself of the hazy mind.
Wonder why you keep forgetting things even if they're important? Feeling tired despite trying to sleep well? Want to get rid of the haze in your mind? Watch this video on what might be causing your brain fog.
Looking to have a sharp mind and prevent memory loss? Make sure to watch this video on 8 simple foods that can boost brain activity.
Feeling irritable, having anxious thoughts, and having restless sleep? You might be having neurotransmitter imbalance. Watch Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie talk about how to improve this imbalance through the gut and environment.
There are many delivery systems and forms of Vitamin C. Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam talk about the different forms and the benefits of each type.
Those with adrenal fatigue might feel symptoms of low blood sugar from time to time and feel the need to snack often. This video talks about healthy snacks to take and what times to eat optimally to prevent symptoms of hunger.
Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie give practical tips on how to balance your neurotransmitters.
Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam give practical tips on how to deal with nausea when you have adrenal fatigue.
In this video, Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam teach about the basic neurotransmitters and its effect on the body: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Serotonin.
Are you having joint discomfort, irregular menstrual periods, or having liver congestion? Watch Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam talk about the wonderful properties of turmeric.
Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie delve into the question of how genetics play a part in adrenal fatigue.
Both males and females need this hormone to feel good while aging continues. Learn simple ways to increase testosterone naturally.
Slow stool is a very common symptom of adrenal fatigue. Watch Dr. Lam and Coach Justin talk about the physiology of why it happens and natural compounds to help battle constipation.
A common question in our clients - should I help the hormones or the adrenals first? Watch Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie explain their approach.
A common complaint of Adrenal Fatigue sufferers is loose bowels. Are you taking supplements that could be causing it? Watch Dr. Lam and Coach Justin give advice on ways you can help counter the loose stools.
Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam explain the body types of how people with estrogen deficiency and dominance look like and what symptoms they would have.
When you have adrenal fatigue, your gut also slows down. It's important to have a balanced gut for recovery. Watch this video to figure out how you can best get probiotics into your system.
Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam talk about the symptoms they see when their clients are improving from Adrenal Fatigue.
Do you have Indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, or bloating? Watch Dr. Lam and Coach Justin talk about powerful natural remedies that might help you.
Do you find your child looking fatigued or having frequent infections especially when they're stressed? Watch Dr.Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam talk about their experience with adolescents with Adrenal Fatigue.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be very irritating if you don't know what to eat or what to avoid. Watch this video to gain more knowledge about it!
Are you feeling bloating or having indigestion or diarrhea? You might want to eat these four anti-parasitic foods to help get rid of those bad bugs.
Heart throbbing is a very common symptom of adrenal fatigue. Watch this video to find out the physiology and etiology of this symptom.
Watch Dr.Lam and Dr. Carrie talk about the risks of high dose Vitamin C when you have adrenal fatigue.
Springtime comes with the blooming pollen. If you're tired of itchy eyes and runny nose, you need to watch this video for simple tips on how to prevent hayfever!
What should your favorite vitamin be? Watch this video to find out!
With our toxic environment, everybody needs ways of lowering inflammation in our bodies. Watch this great video on how to simply do that.
Do you have brain fog, migrating discomfort, sensitivities to supplements or medications? You must watch this video on liver congestion!
Periodic or intermittent fasting is a new fad diet. Find out if it's safe or not for you.
Electromagnetic field (EMF) waves are surrounding our environment, watch this video on how to prevent this type of inflammation on your body.
Your liver is vital to many metabolic and detoxification functions in the body. Watch this information-packed video on how to have a healthier liver.
Everybody knows that stress is inevitable. But there are specific ways you can cope with it to make it manageable! Watch this video on the top 9 tips of managing your stress so that life that is stressful becomes stress-free.
Are you always tired and wanting to take a nap after lunch? Find out why with this video by Dr. Michael Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam!
Do you find yourself eating very often and having the feelings of "hanger" when you don't eat? This is a very rampant symptom we see in Adrenal Fatigue. Watch how Dr. Michael and Carrie Lam explain the reasons for frequent hunger and how you can help it.
Do you have food sensitivities? Are you suddenly unable to tolerate certain foods that you used to be able to eat? Find out in the video why!
Those with Adrenal Fatigue should think twice before making a new year's resolution that could cause more problems. Watch Dr. Michael Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam as they talk about the most popular new year's resolution and how not to make the most common mistake.
Hydrating, healing, and preventing are key principles to remedying stomach flu. Watch to find out what natural foods to take when you have stomach upset.
Different forms of vitamin C can affect the body in various ways. Watch Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam talk about the many types of vitamin C and its reported effects on the body.
As you're surrounded by food, family, and stress, adrenal fatigue sufferers need to be more aware of their environment and what might cause them to crash. Watch this video of Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam on how to prevent yourself from spiraling downhill during this holiday season.
If you were to go to your doctor and ask them if you have adrenal fatigue syndrome, they might just give you a blank stare. Find out why Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome is not a medical diagnosis and what you can do instead if you have symptoms like it.
Tired of living an inflamed life? Dr. Michael Lam and Dr. Carrie Lam give excellent tips on how to reduce the inflammation you're exposed to on a daily basis.
Inflammation is a naturally occurring response to stress in the body. The process by which your body fights off whatever is causing it harm or stress. Listen as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie explain why inflammation can be good and bad for you.
Understanding how the thyroid regulates your body can be very confusing. Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie summarize and explain how the thyroid and the adrenals work together.
Those who suffer from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome know what it is like to have an adrenal crash. Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie show you how to recover from an adrenal crash.
Menopause is an experience that all women will go through. Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie explain why hot flashes can occur during menopause.
Detoxing is supposed to make you feel good, but what do you do when you feel worse after detoxing? Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie find out why your detoxing symptoms are making you feel worse.
Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie answer one of the oldest premenstrual symptoms questions. Are PMS symptoms normal?
Last year a record 28.5 million people traveled on an airline during the Thanksgiving weekend. Airport travel can be stressful and exhausting. Find out how Dr. Lam makes his travels a little more comforting.
As travel season approaches, it is important to prepare yourself for your venture. Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie share with you important travel tips you can use this season.
Is your diet effectively helping your body? Watch as Dr. Lam and Dr. Carrie explore the Top Ten Anti-inflammatory Foods!
What does it take to overcome Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome? Take a journey with Dr. Lam, listen to his personal struggle with adrenal fatigue and how he was able to overcome.
Most people may not understand that sleep, as well as the gut, are all interrelated. Now many of our body's neurotransmitters which regulate sleep are made in the gut, where many of its precursors are.
Sleep is controlled by autonomic factors that keep your heart pumping and your breathing going. Breathing is one of the bridges of the autonomic nervous system that actually allows the body to relax when it wants to and to take in a deep breath when it needs to.
When people have a problem sleeping it could be due to a variety of factors including metabolic issues, cortisol issues, neurotransmitter issues, as well as commonly the autonomic nervous system issue in the setting of adrenal fatigue.
Natural Sleep aids usually include GABA, Hydroxytryptophan, and melatonin. Learn more about how these tools can help you have a good night's sleep.
When your body undergoes stress and has inflammation in the gut, neurotransmitters in the gut are affected and become dysregulated, which in turn affects your sleep.
Hormone imbalance is a frequent cause of insomnia. There is a balance between estrogen and progesterone. Too much or little of either hormone can tip you over to sleeplessness.
Food causing inflammation is a new concept in the medical world. We don't use to think of foods as inflammatory but it has become very clear that the wrong food, in the body, can lead to a series of inflammatory responses.
Vitamin C is necessary as the building block of hormones including cortisol and cortisol is the main anti-stress hormone in the body.
Dr. Lam answers the important question of how candida, Ebstein Bar Virus, and other stealth infections cause Adrenal Fatigue.
What's the difference between Adrenal fatigue Syndrome and Addison's disease or adrenal gland insufficiency?
Learn about the healthy and harmful effects of exercise in Adrenal Fatigue.
Do you have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia? Learn how a faulty sympathetic response can lead to AFS and POTS.
Do you feel the sensation of your heart pounding? This is a common symptom in those suffering from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome.
Progesterone is an important female hormone that balances Estrogen. When either one is deficient, the body is thrown into stress.
We will talk about the importance of female hormones and their connection to Adrenal Fatigue.
One of the common questions we have from adrenal fatigue sufferers is about reproductive capabilities and disruption both in men and women.
Learn about the use of glandulars in Adrenal Fatigue Recovery, it may not always be the best option.
In adrenal fatigue, the body's adrenal glands are not working well. The thyroid gland tends to slow down as well. Many symptoms consistent with hypothyroid will be visible.
We're going to talk about a subject which is very, very serious, which is the role Lyme disease plays in adrenal fatigue syndrome.
Thinking about salt replenishment? Learn more about fluid balance in Adrenal Fatigue before you start.
Have you been told that you have high cholesterol and need to change your diet? Is cholesterol really that bad for our health?
Progesterone's main action is to oppose estrogen, a pro-growth type hormone. In the world nowadays, where we are filled with chemicals and environmental toxins and hormones, it is impossible for the woman or the man to escape hormonal exposure.
Have you been told that you have low testosterone? Are you on testosterone supplementation?
Testosterone, like HGH, as well as DHEA and pregnenolone, are part of a family of what we call anabolic hormones. HGH, by the way, means growth hormone. The HGH effect is very similar to testosterone effect in the sense that they all promote the body to grow.
When your body encounters stress, the body's fight or flight response kicks in for survival. The fight-or-flight response is meant to only last for a short time. Find out how these responses cause different symptoms in your body.
In this video, we will be talking about how nightmares, and vivid dreams, and whether they can cause an increase in cortisol or norepinephrine. Nightmares and vivid dreams can cause.
Do you experience dizziness while exercising or during position changes? Most commonly it is associated with blood pressure problems. Find out more about Postural Blood Pressure.
Today's video is about the issues of miscarriages, especially when it's repeated miscarriages in people who do not have adrenal fatigue syndrome-type symptoms.
One of the frequent questions asked by women, especially in the reproductive age and having adrenal fatigue, is when do you think the body is ready to get into the reproductive cycle again?
Learn about Adrenal Yoga and Restorative Exercises for Pregnancy.
Do you have a thyroid problem? Do you know the difference between T4 and T3 thyroid hormone and their lab values? Find out more about the thyroid in this video.
Many people ask how do you know your thyroid's improving without doing a test? And the simple answer to that is that you look at your symptoms.
Many people experience the necessity to increase their thyroid medication for their hypothyroidism after they've been starting on the medication for some time. There may be an underlying problem that could be causing this besides the thyroid.
In this video, we're going to talk about different kinds of natural thyroid remedies.
The adrenal glands are responsible for over 50 hormones of the body. Some of them are woman's hormone including estrogen and progesterone.
In adrenal fatigue, people tend to also have symptoms of low thyroid function. Find out about the connection in this video.
Why does the body become so sensitive and reactive when a person has adrenal fatigue? Find out in this video.
Ever thought about going through a detox program? You may experience a crash after detoxing. Learn how to properly detox your body.
Stimulants such as caffeine, green tea, ashwaganda and other herbs could be boosting your energy, however it could also be damaging your body.
When the body is in adrenal fatigue advanced stages, it is in a state of disarray. The body does not know what to do but to activate the fight-or-flight response.
Today's video answers the question, "When is it absolutely necessary to go on to hydrocortisone?"
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? It might be related to your cortisol levels at night. Learn more about sleep maintenance insomnia here.
If your pregnenolone is low, the common tendency is to supplement with pregnenolone. However, with Adrenal Fatigue, there may be reasons why the pregnenolone supplement may not be indicated.
Leaky bowel and leaky gut are oftentimes due to inflammation at the gut level. And when this happens, food tends to stay in the body and causes a lot of inflammation. Learn how to improve your leaky gut in this video.
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity is a modern-day phenomenon that can disrupt the body's cellular structure.
When a body reached its maximum stimulatory level, are they causing damage to stimulation receptors within the brain? Or is it just the body that is getting damaged? Find out in this video.
Systemic candida is a very difficult and challenging issue to resolve. One of the most common clinical mistakes is that people try to basically eradicate candida thinking that will be a process that will lead to total recovery.
Electrolyte imbalance symptoms can occur even when lab results are in the normal range because what is normal for a healthy person may not be normal for adrenal fatigue sufferers. So what is happening?
Lyme disease is a very problematic condition once you are infected.
Living in this modern world means we cannot escape exposure to chemical pollutants. They are in our foods, cleaning products, personal care items, and beauty products.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition where there are specific clinical criteria that need to be met in order to be so diagnosed.
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is a very rare symptom of adrenal fatigue syndrome.
Joint pain of unknown origin is a common and very perplex problem that many people face. It is often written off in conventional medicine, however, pain is a signal that the body sends us to tell us something is wrong.
The loss of muscle mass and weight is a late-stage finding of adrenal fatigue. The body enters a catabolic state as it is trying to conserve energy.
Stress is a killer and it accelerates the aging process. In this video, we are going to talk about how aging skin can be related to stress.
In this video, we are going to talk about a somewhat common symptom of adrenal fatigue that is seldom understood, and it is the presence of low back pain without any history of trauma, and the presence of a normal examination.
In this video, we're going to talk about how a person can sometimes feel tense and have muscles that are unable to relax.
Not able to fall asleep, despite being tired at the end of the day, is a very common complaint of adrenal fatigue.
In our coaching program helping people with adrenal fatigue, one of the most frequent complaints is that they cannot fall asleep.
Have you every woken up in the morning after a night's rest still feeling unrefreshed, tired, fatigued, not quite yourself? This is very common in adrenal fatigue and we will explore why.
Feeling tired in the afternoon especially between 3-to-5pm is what we call an afternoon slump. In this video, we will go through the mechanism of what this is all about.
Have you ever felt the need to have stimulants like coffee in order to get your day going? You wake up not really refreshed and it's only after you take your coffee that you feel that you are off and running.
In this video, we are going to discuss this phenomenon where even though you are tired, you are not able to fall asleep, and you do not want to go to sleep.
When the body is under stress, physiologically, the body responds. One of the main ways the body responds is to ask the adrenal glands to release a hormone called cortisol which is anti-stress.
Blood pressure is an automatically regulated mechanism in our bodies. It is designed to provide oxygen through the blood, through our brain, as well as various parts of our body.
People with adrenal fatigue can sometimes present with shortness of breath despite a normal workup.
Feeling dizzy is a common presentation of adrenal fatigue, yet we don't quite know why.
One of the very common complaints that people with adrenal fatigue deal with is that they have a sense of feeling better when they first exercise, and then after they stop exercising things get worse.
One of the hormone symptoms of adrenal fatigue is that there is a lack of sex drive and low libido.
In this video, we are going to talk about something that is so prevalent to most women who are on thyroid medication, and, of course, this affects men as well.
One of the most common complaints of fatigue and symptoms of adrenal fatigue is the need to have food in order to avoid fatigue, brain fog, soon after a meal is taken.
When a person is under stress the system that is responsible for overcoming the stress rests with the adrenal glands. However, some people do feel a sense of adrenaline rush when they are under stress. How does this come about?
If your skin is more dry than usual, and despite many attempts, it kind of doesn't want to get moister, you have to start thinking of adrenal fatigue.
Intolerance to heat, temperature, and sunlight is a very frequent complaint of people with advanced adrenal fatigue.
Feeling cold in your hands and feet is a common complaint in people with adrenal fatigue.
One of the most frequent problems that adrenal fatigue sufferers face is how do you deal with the need or the potential need for anti-depressants if it's given to you by your medical doctor.
Feeling irritable and hard to get along with others when you are under stress is a very common symptom of adrenal fatigue.
Have you ever felt wired and unable to relax despite whatever you try to do? Let's say that you are in a stressful situation...
Brain fog or foggy thinking is a common complaint and symptom of adrenal fatigue. In this video, we are going to be going through why, and what the mechanisms are of this very, very common complaint and it is important to know because memory, cognitive functions, are such a critical part of our daily life.
Most people think of stress as either physical or emotional components that we commonly see such as the death of a love one, a toxic relationship, employment difficulties, and financial difficulties.
The inability to concentrate or focus reflects a decline in cognitive function. In this video, we are going to talk about why this happens to a normal human being.
Endometriosis is a medical condition where the endometrium or the inner lining of the uterus is inflamed. It is caused oftentimes by a hormone overload, especially with estrogen. Why is it important and how is it related to treating fatigue?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a medical condition where multiple cysts occur in the ovaries themselves.
Uterine fibroids are a very, very common condition that affects many females.
Fibrocystic breast disease, like fibroids, and PMS, menstrual irregularities, are all a part of the continuum of estrogen excess in the body. Fibrocystic breast disease tends to be one of the first systems of estrogen dominance.
Reproductive disruption is a very common complaint and symptom of adrenal fatigue.
In this video, we are going to talk about post-partum fatigue and depression.
Recurrent miscarriages during the first trimester is a classic sign of adrenal fatigue.
Dysmenorrhea is a term to describe a very painful menstrual cycle. The reasons for these pains might be in Adrenal Fatigue.
The menstrual cycle in a female is supposed to come on a regular basis - usually anywhere from 28-31 or 32 days. In the case of severe adrenal fatigue, when the body is going through a resetting or slowdown period, the body is not interested in reproduction. As a result, the menstrual cycle can become irregular.
In this video, we're going to talk about the association of estrogen dominance as a phenomenon, and its relationship to breast cancer.
As you know, carbohydrates, protein, fat — these basic food groups that enter our body by the way of our daily meals are broken down by the body to generate energy. If you have adrenal fatigue, your body may not be able to tolerate carbohydrates.
Coffee, tea, and energy drinks are so prevalent in society today, it's acceptable to fill your body with these. Although they are natural in the sense they do exist in nature, they are never designed to be in our body that many people put them in.
Craving for fatty foods and foods high in protein is a common finding in people with adrenal fatigue.
Craving salty foods such as potato chips is a common, common symptom of adrenal fatigue.
Food sensitivities can be acute or can be delayed. In the case of adrenal fatigue, most of the time we see people that have problems taking certain foods.
Having abdominal fat, or central obesity, or what we call "muffin top" is getting very prevalent nowadays. It is related to obviously metabolic imbalances, such as lipid dysfunction. Most people call it the "spare tire" and almost everybody has it when they reach middle age. The question is why?
In this video, we are going to talk about a common complaint among people with adrenal fatigue, which is constipation for what appears to be no apparent reason.
One of the common problems and complaints and symptoms of adrenal fatigue is the GI tract not being balanced. Irritable bowel-like symptoms with alternating diarrhea and constipation can be experienced, but it is more biased to constipation.
Requiring only seven basic ingredients, our recipe of Thanksgiving holiday trail mix gives you a perfect way to celebrate the occasion with your loved ones. And as you might already know, when we make a recommendation, it's not just about the taste but nutrition as well. Find out the complete recipe here!
If you are searching for healthier food alternatives, then turmeric is an ingredient you shouldn't overlook. This exceptional golden spice isn't only good for creating appetizing dishes. A turmeric miso soup can deliver immense health benefits for you. Learn the recipe right now and enjoy the soup during cold winters!
There are a lot of good breakfast smoothies out there, but not all of them are the favorite breakfast of one of the foremost doctors in the field of adrenal fatigue. This ultra-nourishing smoothie recipe is Dr. Lam's own breakfast of choice, and has helped him sustain energy all day long through his own battle with AFS.
Winter's coming. You can feel it in the air and in your bones after you've been outside for a while. And what better way to chase away the cold than with a warming bowl of vegetable chowder? Not only is it the perfect pairing for a cup of hot tea, but it is great for your health too.
Are you in a mood for some delish Mexican breakfast? Try this Mexican inspired spinach scramble that will make your morning egg more scrumptious than ever. It's not all about the taste as the scramble contains protein along with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and lycopene. Just enough kick to make you go wow! Learn the recipe here.
The salad you don't want to miss out on! This recipe of Apple Walnut Ambrosia isn't only going to tingle your taste buds but is also packed with healthy nutrients such as omega-3, fiber, and tanginess you will come to appreciate. Good salad recipes are hard to come by, check it out right now and plan dinner accordingly!
This curry-inspired vegetarian meal packs the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric with cancer-fighting cauliflower and complete protein from rice and chickpeas. The curcumin in this recipe, in particular, has been found to fight cancer and MS, improve insulin resistance, and even work as natural pain relief. Try a meal that will make you feel amazing.
Omega-3 fatty acids have tons of benefits, from reducing inflammation, to improving heart health, to helping to resolve anxiety. But it can be hard to get enough from supplements alone. Fortunately, this recipe is here to your rescue. Discover a sweet and savory way to get more omega-3s in your diet.
This veggie is great for helping your body detox, but finding ways to cook it can be a bit of a challenge. This recipe only takes a few minutes, and the delicious sauce only adds nutrients.
