Are You Tired of Being Tired?

Wellness Newsletter
October 2007

Do you have trouble sleeping or waking up during the night?
Do you crave sweets?
Do you struggle with extra weight?
Do you push yourself to accomplish more?
Do you use caffeine and snacks to keep your energy up between meals?

“You do not have to slide into a helpless pattern of fatigue, weight gain and illness. You can have your energy back, lose weight, sleep soundly, achieve optimal health and look and feel younger.” Tired of Being Tired by Jesse Lynn Hanley M.D. and Nancy Deville
With an emphasis on small changes that make huge differences, Dr. Hanley’s book about rescuing, repairing and rejuvenating your tired adrenals is packed with simple solutions, comprehensive and understandable information and inspiring healing stories.
This book has come to my attention at just the right time as I continue to learn about the true meaning of rest and self-care. I am a recovering workaholic and over achiever from way back. Some of Dr. Hanley’s solutions are already integrated into my life – such as regular yoga and meditation and eating small amounts throughout the day to help maintain balance in blood sugar. I’ll share with you two areas where I’m trying something new which also may help you find relief from chronic health challenges affecting your mental/emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
On the scale from Driven & Dragging to Burned Out, I am grateful to have already released some of my compulsive behavior around over working. This week I have decided to add a power drink in the morning with protein powder, almond milk, fresh fruit, flax oil and green food. My goal is to nutritionally increase my energy and decrease inflammation and joint pain. I’ll let you know the results in the next few months.
Another solution suggested is to reduce or eliminate sugar from our diet. This is a big commitment, I know. Years ago when I was attempting to get off sugar, a naturopath had me carry some raw almonds (protein with a little healthy fat) and eating a few almonds when I had a craving for sweet really helped me stay off the blood sugar roller coaster. Time for me to start carrying the almonds again. The vicious cycle caused by sugar may include anxiety, cravings, depression, insomnia, irritability and mood swings. Yuk! Hypoglycemia is caused by eating too much sugar, including fruit, fruit juices and refined carbohydrates and grains and/or by not eating for long periods of time. When your blood sugar drops after the initial high from eating sugar or carbohydrates, you can become foggy, irritable and incoherent.
If you are motivated by this brief introduction to the Ten Simple Solutions to rescue, repair and rejuvenate before you have serious consequences with your health, I highly recommend Dr. Hanley’s book. If just the thought of slowing down and changing your eating habits is overwhelming, think about calling for a wellness coaching consultation before you reach for that cookie. Let’s talk!
With love & blessings, Becca