One of the common concerns I get in practice is “I wish I had more energy” 

There are a multiple reasons why this can occur including lifestyle (burn out & sleep), nutrient deficiencies, low iron, allergies (histamine), thyroid concerns, autoimmune concerns, blood sugar concerns, gut health, post viral, hormonal concerns, mood concerns, side effects of medication. 

Which tests do we recommend to understand why you have low energy? 

• Tests & addressing foundational of Lifestyle & Diet - Water, Macros, Sleep

The basics of a routine blood work & correcting deficiency such as: 

• Ferritin
• Thyroid Panel
• Vitamin D3
• B12
• CBC

Further testing including Ruling out: Lyme, EBV, Autoimmune, Inflammation, Chronic fatigue syndrome 

Functional tests such as:

HORMONES& CORTISOL: Adreno-cortex profile 

GUT: Food Sensitivity testing &SIBO testing

After a comprehensive assessment, we will be able to guide you to the best recommended test.

Part 2

What do I typically recommend for low energy?

• Depends on the why! If it isn’t just a deficiency issue (ie Iron supplementation) , I love using adaptogens & sometimes B supplements
• Schisandra: this herb is used to help the body & mind cope with stress, fatigue, mood & cognition
• B5: Key B supplement required for cellular & systemic energy production, adequate sleep, exercise tolerance & hormones 

Favourite TVHC service for energy 

When patients are dealing with ongoing issues of decreased energy, IV or Vitamin Injection therapy is one of my go to treatments! 

• Key nutrients to help increase energy including Bs & D3 & solutions to help with cortisol, which in turn helps with energy
• By passes the gut so we aren’t worried about less than adequate absorption 
• Increased dosage for therapeutic effects