Adrenal Fatigue
Symptoms
Low energy Hormonal imbalance
Anxiety and/or Irritability Weakened stress response
Inability to Lose or Gain Weight Insulin resistance
Sexual Dysfunction Light-headedness
Digestive Problems Decreased sex drive/libido
Chronic Inflammation Moodiness and irritability
Feeling overwhelmed Skin ailments
Muscle or Bone Loss Insomnia / Sleep disturbances
Auto-Immunity Menstrual Symptoms
Heart Disease Cravings for Sugar and Salt
Lowered Immunity Wired & Tired
Depression Accelerated Aging
Chronic Pain Hypertension
ADHD Muscle Tension
Hypoglycaemia Autoimmune conditions
Chronic fatigue Brain fog
Hair loss
Causes
Stressful experiences like death of a loved one, divorce or surgery
Prolonged stress
Negative thinking and emotional trauma
Lack of sleep
Poor diet
Pain
Food sensitivities
Reliance of stimulants like caffeine or energy drinks
Rheumatoid Arthritis
STEP ONE
Avoid
a. Caffeine
b. Sugar and sweeteners
c. Carb-heavy foods
d. Processed and microwave foods
e. Processed foods
f. Processed meats
g. Hydrogenated oils
Add
a. Coconut
b. Olives
c. Avocado ad healthy fats
d. Cruciferous vegetables
e. Fatty fish
f. Free range chicken and turkey
g. Bone broth
h. Nuts (walnuts, almonds)
i. Seeds (pumpkins, chia, flax)
j. Kelp and seaweed
k. Himalayan sea salt
l. Fermented foods
STEP TWO
Supplements & Herbs for support
a. Licrorice root
b. Fish oil
c. Magnesium
d. Vitamin C
e. Vitamin D
f. Selenium
g. Lavender oil
h. Rosemary oil
i. B-Complex vitamins
j. Ashwangandha
o (Lower cortisol levels and mediate stress responses within the body )
k. Rhodiola rosea
l. Schisandra
m. Holy Basil
STEP THREE
Reduce stress
a. Rest when you feel tired as much as possible
b. Avoid staying up late and stay on regular sleep cycle in bed before 10pm
c. Minimize work and relational stress where possible
d. Exercise (even moderate exercise & walking) yoga in particular can help reduce stress
e. Take time for yourself (do something relaxing)
f. Sleep 8-10 hours a night
g. Laugh & do something fun each day
h. Eat on a regular food cycle and reduce caffeine and sugar addiction
i. Avoid negative people and self-talk
j. Seek counsel or support for traumatic experiences