DrSugar Answers: Adrenal Fatigue?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

What Is Adrenal Fatigue and Addison's Disease?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I was researching my recent increased PMS symptoms and discovered they are a symptom of something that naturopaths call adrenal fatigue or adrenal exhaustion. Is this condition or something like it acknowledged in the medical community? Could it be a source of my problems? — Tired and Confused Well, I must Read more

5 Ways You Unintentionally Stress Yourself Out (and How to Relax)


Updated 12/08/11 10:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Relax When Stressed

Every time you experience stress, pressure is put on the adrenal glands, which then pump adrenaline into your bloodstream. The thing is, constant stress can lead to problems like chronic fatigue, weight gain, weakened immunity, and a shorter lifespan. The good thing is that the majority of life's daily stresses can be reduced with proper awareness, practice, and discipline. See what little things Read more

Why You're So Tired but Can't Fall Asleep at Night


Updated 10/19/11 8:46 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How Stress Affects Your Sleep

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Have you noticed that you're tired in the morning and all day long, but you're so wired at night that you can't sleep? Nurse practitioner Marcelle Pick, author of the new book, Are You Tired and Wired?, has a theory for why you're snoozing and losing. "When we talk about adrenal fatigue, we're talking about the two glands Read more

How Wanting It All Can Make You Unhappy


Updated 09/23/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Wanting It All Can Make You Unhappy

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Are you ready for this? Back in the ’70s, all we wanted was to “have it all.” A happy marriage, a good job, healthy kids — and a little bit of work/life balance. Ever since, working moms have put up the good fight, struggling to juggle a career and a home life without dropping the ball (any ball!). Now a new study Read more

Good Health Habits That Will Increase Your Libido


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Increase Your Sex Drive

When it comes to keeping our minds and bodies feeling great, living a healthy lifestyle consisting of a well-balanced diet, plenty of H2O and sleep, regular exercise, and an abundance of playtime with friends and family is sometimes all you really need. Adopting healthy habits also does wonders for another facet of total body wellness — your sex life! That's right, taking care of yourself Read more

DrSugar Schools Us on High Blood Pressure


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 0 comments

High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's schooling us on hypertension. A recent study from the University of North Carolina found that about one in five young adults, between the ages 24 and 32, has high blood pressure, referred to as hypertension in medical terminology. The concerning part about this rise is that many of those at risk are unaware of this health issue, making this statistic Read more