The amount of energy we have largely depends on our blood sugar levels. Having steady blood sugar levels means being able to maintain a steady mood, steady energy and a steady focus throughout the day.

The problem begins when a person’s blood sugar levels crash making them feel lethargic, forgetful and irritable.

To avoid this, it is important to only eat a healthy diet, providing the body with fiber, protein, healthy fats and most of all slow-burning, complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbs.

With these types of foods fueling the body, a person can expect a steady and regular rate of digestion as well as a steady supply of nutrients into the bloodstream for sustained energy for at least the next two or three hours. Continue reading →

There is nothing so precious as our next breath of air. It is said we can go three weeks without food and three days without water, but three minutes without air is deadly for most people.

A great many people struggle with their breathing, either continually or periodically. Many of these people have been given reasons and diagnoses that make sense, such as asthma, allergy or emphysema.

There are many people who have unexplained, intermittent episodes where they struggle for breath, or feel as though they do. It may have been explained away by their doctor as panic attack, anxiety symptoms or simply put under the allergy umbrella.

In most cases these diagnoses may be correct, however some are left doubting as they cannot see a common cause or trigger when they have the problem. Continue reading →