Energize Your Life: Everything You Need to Know to Stop Being Tired

Are you constantly feeling drained, struggling to get through your day despite getting “enough” sleep, and wondering why your doctor tells you everything looks fine? You’re not alone. In a fascinating recent discussion, health coach Martin Pytela sat down with Dr. Stacey Francis, chiropractic kinesiologist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of The Supercharged Method: Your Transformation from Fatigued to Energized, to dig into the real reasons behind chronic fatigue and how to reclaim your energy, naturally.

Why Am I Always So Tired?

For Dr. Francis, fatigue isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a red flag. She’s spent over 30 years helping people overcome exhaustion that mainstream medicine often overlooks. “The conventional solution,” she says, “is to look at very broad lab ranges and if you aren’t falling off the edge, you’re considered ‘normal’—even when you feel anything but.”

But according to Dr. Francis, true wellness means going much deeper. Chronic tiredness is often rooted in a combination of toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, and trauma. “You need to resolve all four for real health,” she explains. And the first two—nutrient deficiencies and hidden toxins—are rampant in today’s world.

Why Your Labs Might Say ‘Normal’—But You Don’t Feel It

So many of her patients report years bouncing between doctors who say “your labs are fine,” while these individuals feel miserable: head on the desk by 3 p.m., no energy for daily activities. The problem? Most standard labs are limited. For example, a typical thyroid screening might only include TSH, but Dr. Francis tests a full panel: TSH, T4, free T4, T3, free T3, reverse T3, and markers for autoimmunity (TPO and Tg antibodies). Similarly, instead of just looking at serum iron, she’ll measure ferritin (stored iron) and homocysteine to get a real picture of nutrient status.

These detailed labs often reveal underlying issues like early-stage thyroid dysfunction, poor methylation (inability to process synthetic B vitamins), or hidden anemia. And the solutions are often refreshingly simple.

It All Starts With Food (and Environment)

You’ve heard it before: “It’s the food.” Dr. Francis is adamant that what you put in (and on) your body can make—or—break your energy. Many people are unknowingly sabotaging their energy with “enriched” or “fortified” processed foods, which often contain synthetic B vitamins that up to 40% of people can’t process. Her advice? Avoid anything with those words on the label. Instead, opt for whole, unprocessed foods, and be especially careful with bread—even sourdough—it’s commercially produced.

She’s also a fan of strategic supplementation where needed—like iodine (crucial for thyroid health), selenium (think three Brazil nuts a day!), and iron—but only when labs confirm a deficiency.

Don’t Overlook Your Environment

Toxins aren’t just in food. Every day, plastics, fragrances (think dryer sheets, air fresheners, and personal care products), and cosmetics often contain endocrine disruptors like BPA, parabens, and phthalates, which can wreak havoc on your hormonal health and energy. Dr. Francis’s tip? Store food in glass, choose natural personal care items, and avoid artificial fragrances wherever possible.

The Best Diet For Energy? It’s Simpler Than You Think

Dr. Francis prescribes a “1+2 every 3 to 4 in 12” approach: one serving of protein and two servings of above-ground veggies every three to four hours, over a 12-hour eating window. Ditch grazing and focus on balanced meals to keep insulin and energy levels steady.

Bottom Line: You Don’t Have To Settle For Fatigue

If you feel dismissed or stuck in a cycle of low energy, you may need a partner who looks deeper. Dr. Francis combines thorough testing, nutrition, and environmental awareness to help patients restore their vitality.

Curious to learn more? Visit www.SpecificWellness.com and check out The Supercharged Method on Amazon. Don’t accept “normal” when you know you can feel better!

Timestamps:

00:01 Introduction and Dr. Francis’s background

01:37 Nutrition history, food supply, and preventable disease

03:03 Four pillars of health: toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, trauma

04:06 Fatigue: causes and diagnostic approach

05:23 Nervous system, chiropractic care, and alignment

06:45 Release of Dr. Francis’s book and its focus

07:25 Shortcomings of standard lab testing

09:12 Importance of full thyroid and anemia panels; B vitamins

11:04 MSM, iodine, selenium, and thyroid health

14:16 Comprehensive thyroid testing explained

17:49 Ferritin and iron: anemia and cognitive function

22:26 Processed foods, MTHFR, and vitamin absorption

25:07 Blood sugar, fatigue, and smart meal structure

28:31 Carbohydrate/fiber balance and whole fruit

29:20 Protein and muscle maintenance

30:49 Inflammation, toxins, and endocrine disruptors

34:20 Phthalates, fragrances, and body products

36:19 Endocrine/hormonal disruption, infertility, and pesticides

38:11 Practical nutrition and health recommendations

42:08 Personalized approaches and “your blueprint”

43:26 Food combining and digestion

44:09 Chronic fatigue communities and hope

44:45 Resources: website & book

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