This will be the final piece in our discussion of adrenal fatigue and cortisol dysregulation. To reread our earlier discussions start here. We talked about how there isn’t really a blood test to effectively diagnose the condition. Since cortisol levels change according to your circadian rhythm- we need to get a number of measurements throughout the …
Last week we discussed adrenal fatigue (to read more about that click here). This week I want to continue our discussion about the adrenal gland and discuss cortisol dysregulation. So what exactly is cortisol dysregulation and how does it affect your sleep (and your health)? As we discussed last week – your adrenal glands secrete important …
Last week we spoke about the importance of honoring your biological clock and circadian rhythms. One of the most important and powerful rhythms in your body is the sleep wake cycle. Your sleep wake cycle affects many other important processes in your body including hormonal balance, mood, and weight. Sometimes, however, your sleep cycle is …
You have an internal clock. Whether you are a punctual person or are perpetually running late, your internal clock is always running. This internal clock together with your circadian rhythm are connected to nearly every process in your body. What is this circadian rhythm and how does it affect your health? Your circadian rhythm is …
Things are finally settling down. We actually have a full week without interruption. And while we all love vacation, it’s great to get back to a routine. Routines are actually super important for health. In Chinese medicine we really focus on the importance of dietary routines in creating digestive health and in laying the groundwork …
Passover is over. I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy the chag and can find at least one positive thing to remember – the family time, the rituals, the yummy food, the vacation time, or something else. Now it’s time to gear up for all of the special days of remembrance – both joyous and …
It isn’t easy to change feelings. We all know that. The question is why? One reason might be that feelings seem to be outside of our control. We can’t really change how we feel about something. We either like it or we don’t. This makes us angry and that makes us sad. While we aim …
Spring is here at least and we are all busy with our spring cleaning. Many of us are focused on our annual purging – on clearing out our homes of unwanted and unnecessary stuff as we also rid ourselves of chametz before the chag. Last week we spoke about using this time period as an …
Spring is finally here!! And we all deserve it!! It’s been a long, cold, and thankfully rainy winter. With quarantines, flus, and omicron. And we are all ready for spring to bring us some warmth and sunshine! Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. As nature reawakens you can literally feel the palpable energy …
Last week we changed the clocks to Daylight Savings Time. Between Thursday night and Friday morning we will all “lost “ an hour of sleep. Why do we make this clock change and how does it affect your health? The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time ( or “Summer Time” here in Israel) is to …
