I've spent the last several weeks going over lab values for blood sugar markers which is one of the main areas of work that I do with people.
The next area that I see the most is with nervous system regulation.
Today we will start with some signs of dysregulation. It is important to note that there is overlap with so many of these symptoms and other imbalances and it's always best to see someone if you think you need a little help identifying your drivers.
Any sleep disturbances
Tired but wired feeling
Waking tired or anxious
Constant feeling of overwhelm or burnout
Anxiety or Depression
Energy drop around 3 in afternoon
Increased need for caffeine
Craving sweets or salt
Mood changes
Brain fog
Weight changes
Critical attitude
More frequent sicknesses
Can't relax or have fun
Muscle stiffness or pain
When nervous system dysregulation goes on chronically it begins to affect other systems like our thyroid health and hormone function.
There are different hormones and nutrients that get taxed when our nervous system has been “on” for a while.
The best testing methods would include a urine or saliva cortisol which looks at the diurnal rhythm and not just one point. One number (typical testing) doesn't tell us how your body is responding to stress.
If you are interested in this test that looks at your patterns, I keep them in stock and have consult spots that help you review your results.
Another area of depletion I commonly see is with nutrients. Often depleted are our b vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. My favorite way to test these are through organic acid testing or HTMA.
