By Carly Faye, FDN-P, NLP WHY EMOTIONAL PROCESSING MATTERS TO ME For a long time, I saw emotions as something to control, suppress, or...

Gut health, the HPA axis, chemicals, and stress are all terms that frequently surface in the world of functional and integrative medicine...

Chronic fatigue is more than just tiredness; it can make daily activities feel overwhelming and it can be debilitating. If you're finding it challenging to get through the day, your diet could be a contributor. Please remember that diet/nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle! Let’s explore the top five food categories that can help you combat chronic fatigue. Protein-Rich Foods Protein is important for energy and muscle recovery. When you feel tired, your body often needs

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Morning Routines: Why are mornings so challenging when you have dysautonomia? Is there actually a realistic morning routine out there to optimize your day? If you are living with any form of dysautonomia that includes orthostatic intolerance as a symptom, I am willing to bet you really struggle in the morning. But why is this? First, let's do a quick check in on what orthostatic intolerance is. Orthostatic intolerance is a worsening of symptoms in an upright position. These

Dysautonomia: Is it the same as anxiety? Now that you've read up on some of the basics of dysautonomia from my last blog post, you are probably wondering if dysautonomia is just the same thing as having anxiety. My short answer is no, it is absolutely not. Although different, anxiety and dysautonomia DO share some similarities. Symptoms such as racing heart, dizziness, rapid breathing/shortness of breath, and other body sensations are common in both. It is also possible for a

Dysautonomia: Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction- What is it and what causes it? In short, dysautonomia is when the autonomic nervous system doesn't function properly . Your autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling all of your automatic, involuntary functions. This includes but is not limited to heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, bladder function, digestion, and more. When some has dysautonomia... The autonomic nervous system is unable to adapt approproat