December 2010
Welcome to the monthly Ask Dr. Marty Newsletter. In response to several requests, I have decided to share some information based on questions that I frequently receive regarding natural health topics. I promise to keep the newsletter short. But if at any time you get overwhelmed with emails, please let me know and I’ll be glad to take you off of the mailing list. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the newsletter and hope that you will forward any questions you may have as well. Even if they don’t make it into the newsletter, I promise to answer all questions. All questions will be anonymous.
QUESTION: During the holidays I get exhausted. What can I do to raise my energy levels?
ANSWER: Fatigue is a symptom. To solve the problem, we need to always look at causes. For example:
– Are there any imbalances with hormones, such as thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone?
– Are there problems with circulation, so that not enough oxygen is getting to the brain?
– Is there any emotional issue such as depression that could be rearing its ugly head?
– Could you have a deficiency of iron or vitamin B12 that could be the culprit?
– Could blood sugar be out of balance?
– Have you been getting enough sleep?
– Have you put undue stress on the adrenal glands?
– Is your liver on toxic overload?
– Has your DIET been a little out of the norm for you?
If your energy sags just during the holiday season, that makes investigative work a little easier! If you’re like most people, you burn the candle at both ends during the holidays. Look for ways to simplify the holidays so that you can focus on the important things, such as quality family time. By reducing stress, you can actually impact each of the areas represented by the above bullet points. For example, when we put added stress on our bodies, we tend to eat fast food that is short on nutrients, not absorb the nutrients we do eat, and put stress on the liver and adrenal glands. Depression is common during the holidays and is a major energy zapper.
We tend to eat more sweets and do more caffeine and alcohol during the holidays, which will result in a high, followed with a slump in energy. This routine will also add to the body’s acidity, which can impact energy, as well as bring on a whole host of other problems.
Be aware of what your triggers are. Are you especially sensitive to one of the areas listed? Be conscious of what that extra Christmas candy does to your energy and mood.
Hot Tip: make sure you get extra nutritional supplements during the holidays to close the nutritional gap and give you more energy.
Next month…Some things you may not know about WEIGHT LOSS
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Maureen (Marty) Kernion is not a physician and does not diagnose nor prescribe. She received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Louisiana State University, and a Master of Science degree and Doctorate of Natural Health degree from Clayton College of Natural Health. She is the author of Going Natural with Herbs. Marty lectures on natural health topics across the country and has been featured at 78 Barnes and Noble book stores since her book was published. She is also a retired professor, specializing in courses in nutrition and herbal remedies.
It is always wise to advise your pharmacist or health care practitioner about any change in diet or supplements you plan to take, especially if you take any prescription medication.
“Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” Ezekiel 47:12
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