Last month, we looked at four reasons why you may be tired all the time. We tackled the energy thieves of hidden Infections, hidden allergies and sensitivities, poor cellular energy level, and why you might not be getting energy from the food you eat. (Click here to read last month’s issue.) This month we’re going…
The most common complaint I hear from patients when they first come in is, “Why am I so tired?” Fortunately, we can usually get their energy back up by targeting the four most common things that lead to unexplained fatigue: Hidden Infections Your body may be tired because it’s fighting an infection you know nothing…
Maybe you were in high school, or college, or maybe you had a fall or a car accident years ago, but here’s what you need to know if you EVER had a concussion. Do you know how even middle-aged folks still feel a twinge in the knee or back from that old football injury? Injuries…
Brain inflammation sounds like a rare and exotic disease, when actually, it’s quite common. Low-level inflammation of the brain is often painless and chronic, but over time it can damage your health and mental function in ways you wouldn’t expect. Brain inflammation is linked to: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive decline Depression, anxiety and mood disorders…
At Olive Branch Wellness Center, we advocate that our patients switch out their conventional skin care and beauty products for products with only natural ingredients. Why? Because what you put on your skin matters! Your skin is porous when it comes to certain chemicals and compounds, allowing them to enter the bloodstream. Take sunscreen, for…
Women, don’t think you are exempt from having testosterone issues! Did you know that testosterone is an essential hormone for you too, and that your body produces testosterone in your ovaries and adrenal glands? In your body, testosterone performs all the same functions that it does in a man’s – except for sperm production. A…
For all the men out there and those who love them, it’s important to understand what the symptoms of low testosterone are so that you can get tested, get your hormone’s back in balance, and enjoy the quality of life you deserve! Low testosterone can happen with aging, infection, testicular damage, obesity and diseases like…
Just because you may not suffer from sinusitis or sinus headaches or other sinus conditions, it’s easy to take your sinuses for granted. It seems we don’t pay any attention to them until they hurt! But your sinuses play a very important role in protecting you from getting sick. They are the immune system’s first…
Inflammation is the root cause of so many of our health problems, but often we think inflammation only hurts us in ways we can see and feel physically. We know sore joints and muscles are often due to inflammation, and the discomfort after we eat foods we are sensitive too is often caused by inflammation.…
Anxiety and panic attacks aren’t all in your head. They are oftentimes rooted in treatable physical causes such as a lack of nutrients, digestive disorders, hormonal shifts, and imbalances in neurotransmitters. First, what is the difference between an anxiety disorder and normal everyday worries or a case of jittery nerves? In addition to nervousness and…