“60-80% of healthy individuals experience somatic symptoms on any given week.” (Kellner, 1987) Hypochondria is also known as illness anxiety disorder or somatic symptom disorder and is often referred to as “health anxiety.” What is a Hypochondriac? A hypochondriac is someone with extreme anxiety around an illness and fear that they are developing services, often…
Do you know what DHA is? DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid, and it’s a type of omega 3 fatty acid that your body can’t produce. This means you need to consume it through diet or supplements! Research has shown that DHA deficiency symptoms include fatigue, dry skin, depression, and more. If this sounds like you,…
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and produce hormones that help regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and other bodily functions. These glands also release adrenaline as a response to stress. When these glands become overworked or under-rested, they can cause fatigue and other symptoms such as anxiety, depression, weight gain or…
Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential to many bodily functions. The symptoms of pantothenic acid deficiency are fatigue, muscle cramps, irritability, and insomnia. It’s important to get enough pantothenic acid because it helps the body make energy from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Pantothenic Acid also helps maintain healthy skin by providing…
Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin that converts in the body to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Do you feel like no matter what you do, it’s just not enough? Is your depression getting in the way of your day-to-day activities and relationships with friends and family? Niacin is a vitamin that can help relieve depressive…
Since the dawn of advertising, there has been some new trend or gimmick guaranteed to get you rock-hard abs like all the people in magazines. We all remember the ab rocker from the 90s that every stay-at-home mom had in their basement. It was an impulse buy they hoped would help redefine their waistlines. But…
