Why am I so Tired?

Did my mind tell me I was tired or did my body tell me I was tired?
How do our emotions and stress influence physical functional changes in
the body? And what is the connection between physical pain and
emotional pain? The connection between the mind-body is an important
key to our health as explained by Candice Pert, Ph.D., a prominent
neuroscientist and author of the book, Molecules of Emotion and Louise
Hay, another authority in this field. Our emotions create the bridge
and are involved in sending messages back and forth. So in other words,
what we think and feel can contribute either to our wellness or to our
physical illness. For instance, a painful injury to the body can create
a state of depression. Stress can also shut down bodily functions that
lead to fatigue.

In the summer months, feeling vibrant is especially necessary for
one to be able to participate in the physical activities that go along
with the longer daylight hours. The last thing we want is reduced
energy and persistent fatigue. In this article I will share with you
the chemical reactions that affect the mind-body connection and how it
relates to fatigue as well as offer some simple solutions to help you
bring back your energy.

So how does the mind and body respond to stress and what are some
causes of fatigue? The mind is not just in the brainbut in the body as
well. There is a chemical connection between the mind and body
including molecules and short chains of amino acids called peptides,
neuropeptides, and receptors. The peptides are found not only in the
brain but also in the stomach, intestinal tract, muscles, glands, and
all major organs! When the brain is overloaded with a traumatic
experiences or the onset of a flu-like infection, the body’s receptors
can get over-stimulated and end up sending mixed signals to the brain
as well as draining the body of ATP energy. The result is fatigue. Some
people experience general fatigue and others experience chronic
fatigue. Symptoms may begin slowly or quickly. Fatigue doesn’t only
make you feel tired but it also affects organ function.

What is needed for a full recovery and to enhance the ability of the
body to produce energy? We look to the system of the body responsible
for energy production, the digestive system. This system has identical
tissues and chemicals to those of the brain. As a result of this strong
connection, stress and negative emotional states can directly affect
the health of the GI tract and must be considered with chronic GI
disturbances.

One of the major physiological reactions to stress is a heightened
sympathetic nervous system and the shutting down of the digestive
system as the oxygen, glucose, and essential nutrients are provided to
the muscles in readiness for fight or flight. Chronic stress therefore
leaves the digestive tissue system starved of what it needs to maintain
a healthy intestinal wall and produce protective mucosal lining.
Malabsorption is a state arising from abnormality in digestion or
absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal lining. This
malabsorption process is called Leaky Gut Syndrome and deprives the
body of energy, leaving the body and mind fatigued. Intestinal mucosal
lining damage can occur due to enzyme deficiencies, malnutrition,
infective agents or microorganisms, overuse of antibiotics, and pain
medications like aspirin and ibuprofen. Other causes include food
intolerances and bacterial and fungal imbalances.

To restore the body’s ability to create energy via food production,
there are many solutions to restoring the gut lining. One highly
effective tool is HealthWalk’s Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) testing
which helps determine nutrients the body is lacking and which
combinations of nutrients are needed to replenish the body. Through GSR testing, at HealthWalk
we can assess your needs for digestive enzymes, probiotics, Vitamins A
and B12, Iron, zinc, L-Glutamine, insoluble fiber such as cellulose
powder, Aloe Vera juice, Essential Fatty Acids, and herbs such as Milk
Thistle and Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice to name some of the body’s
nutrient needs.

GSR
also determines which homeopathic remedies and Bach flower essences are
recommended to help balance the mind-body connection. Bach flower
essences nourish the emotional connection and homeopathic remedies can
treat the physical and emotional needs.

A recent HealthWalk client had chief complaints of painful bloating, constipation, and fatigue not relieved from rest. She underwent GSR testing and Cold Laser Therapy. Cold Laser Therapy
stimulates the cells of the body to produce ATP energy and increase
circulation, assisting movement in the connective tissue. This tissue
also circulates the neuropeptides connecting the mind and body. The
result of laser light is the reduction of pain, inflammation, and
improved connective tissue health.

The GSR
results indicated a program of digestive enzymes, probiotics, Olive
Bach flower essence, Lycopodium homeopathic remedy, and Aloe Vera
juice/Clearvite detox drinks. After one month on this protocol her
symptoms greatly diminished. She also experienced five cold laser therapy
sessions focusing on her back and abdominal areas where her pain was
prevalent. With this combination of supplementation and cold laser
therapy, our client’s pain was soon gone and her body bounced back to
health and emotional wellness once again.

By Diane Kusunose P.T., B.T., Galvanic Skin Response, Cold Laser
Therapy, Homeopathy at HealthWalk Healthcare clinic and sanctuary
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