I am finally on the road back to greater health and vitality after seeing Dr. Casey Berkebile for a few months. I first visited her office seeking assistance with weight loss but Dr. Berkebile quickly figured out that the weight issues were part of a bigger picture that included adrenal fatigue and significant nutrient deficiencies. She started me on herbal supplements and vitamins while I cut out the caffeine (3-4 cups per day!), started working on stress management, and tried to limit sugar. Rooting out sugar from my diet is/was the hardest part but it makes the biggest difference in how I feel every day. The adrenal supplements that Dr. Berkebile prescribed are the key to balancing my body’s energy and blood sugar levels so that I am not always hunting down sugary foods for energy. Now I can get through my day without using caffeine and sugar as energy crutches and without all the body aches and pains that had crept in.
However, Dr. Berkebile is not just about vitamins and being a compassionate listener (although she definitely is that.) Dr. Casey works from hard data – comprehensive blood panels and hormone tests – and combines it with her extensive knowledge of chemistry, chemical pathways, and hormone processes to build a comprehensive picture of what is going on with my health. This is really smart medicine.
Now that the extreme fatigue has lessened considerably, I am able to stay away from sugar and have the energy to power my workouts and eat clean. The weight is starting to come off.