If you ever find yourself experiencing brain fog, forgetfulness, or that feeling of being spaced out, you’re not alone. Often attributed to old age, people ranging from teenagers to young adults to middle aged are complaining of mental clarity issues.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing what factors can contribute to this lack of mental clarity, how to address underlying health issues, and the importance of sleep and exercise to your brain function.

What’s in this episode:

Some of the factors that contribute to mental clarity issues

Why solving underlying health issues will generally resolve lack of mental clarity

How toxins are associated with brain fog

How sleep and exercise affect mental clarity

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease with a vast range of symptoms that commonly goes undiagnosed for years. The immune system is charged up and trying its best to protect, and what it really needs is to be calmed down and regulated.

In today’s episode of VitalHealth4You, we’re discussing common symptoms of lupus as well as holistic options for treating it. While you can go the more traditional medication route, there are a lot of ways to address and treat lupus that involve lifestyle changes, such as clean eating and acupuncture.

What’s in this episode:

How lupus affects your body and what causes it

How lupus is diagnosed and identifying the symptoms

How to address runaway inflammation, which is the cornerstone of most symptoms

How certain detoxification methods can make you sick

Why acupuncture is so effective for treating lupus symptoms

The importance of eating clean, quality foods during the healing process

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

We are continually learning about the negative effects of sugar on our health. Most people know that sugar isn’t good for them, but they don’t know why. They also don’t realize just how much sugar is in the foods they regularly consume. 

In this episode of VitalHealth4You, we are diving deep into the topic of sugar and how it impacts your health. Luckily, there are things you can do to get your sugar under control that can drastically improve your health and repair some of the damage that sugar does. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel when you do. 

What’s in this episode:

The hidden places where sugar is hiding is in your food

The different names for sugar that you need to watch for

The dangers of artificial sweeteners

The harmful effects of sugar on your body

What is happening in your body with low blood sugar

What you can do to balance out your sugar

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

Chronic fatigue syndrome can really be a debilitating disease. Also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, this disease comes with a whole host of physical symptoms that can have a huge impact on your quality of life. 

While it isn’t yet known what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, there is still hope. There are things that you can do in your day-to-day life that can drastically improve your symptoms and We’re sharing them today on VitalHealth4You.

What’s in this episode:

The physical symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome to watch for

Why it’s so hard to determine what causes chronic fatigue syndrome

Foods you should avoid if you have this disease

The foods that you should increase in your diet to help your symptoms

The types of exercise you should do when you struggle with chronic fatigue

How acupuncture can improve your symptoms

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

We often take too much of a simplistic view of our health. This works just fine when it comes to traditional or western medicine, but if you want to really get well, you have to dig deeper to find the reason why you’re unwell and fix the root cause. We like to think of diseases like puzzles. You gather all of the commonalities and group them together until you have a whole picture of what went wrong. When you do that, you can fix the whole picture, not just the individual puzzle piece. 

In this episode of VitalHealth4You, we are diving into the topic of health puzzles and why you can’t just treat the pieces of the puzzle if you want to improve your health. You are more than just your symptoms. It is so important to find a provider that will look at you as a whole person so that you can truly heal your body from whatever is going on. 

What’s in this episode:

• How we work through disease with wellness in mind
• What symptoms are 
• Why treating symptoms doesn’t actually help much
• The problem with specialists
• Why we don’t believe people are hypochondriacs
• Questions we ask to get to the root of the problem
• The importance of the emotional state

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

This week on VitalHealth4You, we are sharing part two of how nutrition affects your performance. Last week we shared why your nutrition really makes a difference because what you consume can either enhance your performance or hinder it. We dove into the effects of coffee, alcohol, and sugar. 

This week, we are diving further into what foods can negatively impact your nutrition as well as things you can do to improve your performance. Thankfully, there are just as many good things as there are bad things. If you want to be stronger at work or for athletic performance, take action and cut out the bad stuff and increase the good stuff because it can really make a difference in your life. 

What’s in this episode:

• What energy drinks do to your body. 
• What phosphoric acid is 
• Why soda is so harmful to children
• How cigarettes impact your oxygenation and brain function
• Why no drug is actually safe
• Side effects of common types of medications
• Why vitamins and minerals are beneficial to your health
• Symptoms of vitamin deficiencies
• Why fats are important for your body
• How to find good essential fatty acids
• How acupuncture improves your performance

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Whether you’re performing in a sports competition, on the road in the car, at your desk, or at home with your family, what you consume makes a difference. The food and drinks you put into your body will either help your performance or hinder it. 

There are many signs and symptoms that your body tries to give you when it is not getting the right nutrition, but unfortunately, they can go unnoticed. Today on VitalHealth4You, we are diving into nutrition and how things like sugar, alcohol, and caffeine affect your body and impact your overall performance. 

What’s in this episode:

• How sugar affects your brain
• Signs and symptoms of hyper or hypoglycemia
• The causes of hypoglycemia
• The benefits of meal planning when it comes to improving your nutrition
• How alcohol impacts your body
• What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated
• How much water you should drink per day
• Why caffeine should be considered a drug
• The effects of long term coffee consumption

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of a tick, and it can be a serious disease. That’s not to say that every tick bite will cause it, but it is something to watch for because the effects of this disease can cause immense harm to your body. 

You may know this disease by its characteristic bulls-eye presentation on the body. While many people experience the typical symptoms like fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, etc., not everyone will. Sometimes it progresses over a long period of time and you may not even know that you have it. 

The problem with this disease is that the symptoms could be caused by many other things so it can be easily missed, but there is hope. In today’s episode of VitalHealth4You, we are diving deep into the topic of Lyme disease. We’ll cover what to watch out for, symptoms to be aware of, and the multifaceted approach that you need to fight off the bacteria, strengthen the immune system, and recover from this disease. 

What’s in this episode:

• How to know if you have Lyme disease
• Symptoms to watch for
• Why daily checks for ticks are important
• Symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
• Detoxification methods that can be used to improve your lymphatic flow
• Supplements and foods that can be used to help fight this disease
• Ways to boost your immune system

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. 

Infertility is at an all-time high. Morning sickness is now so prevalent that women are being told it’s a normal part of a healthy pregnancy, even though it simply isn’t true. Congenital defects, learning disorders, and behavior disorders are increasing. Postpartum depression is on an upswing. There’s a lot going on and it’s leaving a lot of people concerned. 

In today’s episode, we are diving into one of these issues- infertility. Infertility isn’t simple, there are so many reasons why you may be having trouble conceiving. It is a complex issue and sometimes people just can’t find answers.

There is no magic pill to solve fertility issues. However, using a multidimensional approach to treating it including things like nutritional therapy and acupuncture, puts the odds of successful conception back with the couple. Tune in to learn more about the multiple factors that could impact your ability to conceive and the treatment options available. 

What’s in this episode:

• How infertility issues are on the rise for men and women
• Types of testing people go through to find the source of infertility
• How acupuncture helps with fertility issues
• Evaluation methods for people with infertility issues
• Fertility issues are multifaceted
• Nutritional factors when it comes to fertility

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

No one likes to be in pain but unfortunately, it’s something that everyone experiences. In fact, it affects the lives of millions of people every single day. It can have a significant negative impact on your lifestyle. 

In today’s episode, we are discussing everyone's least favorite topic- pain. Nobody likes it, but without this important communication tool, you would be in trouble. Pain is an alert system, letting us know that something is wrong. 

Pain can have a huge impact on your life but you don’t have to live with it forever. Tune in to this episode to learn more about what pain is, why it’s important, and why acupuncture might be just the thing you need. 

What’s in this episode:

• Why pain is important
• The different classifications of pain
• Why inflammation is a good thing
• How pain can impact your life
• Treatment for pain relief
• How acupuncture can help pain 

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Subscribe and stick around to hear doctor recommendations and insight into why you’re having health challenges in the first place (and what to do about it!) You have more power to change your health than you realize. Get to know us more by connecting with us on our website (www.vitalhealthcda.com) or on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/vitalhealthcda).

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.