Adrenal fatigue is a dysfunction of the communication between the brain and the adrenal glands. Exposure to stress is being pointed out as the culprit for this condition.
The symptoms associated with having adrenal fatigue are commonly found with other health conditions as well, which makes it more challenging to detect.
Nervousness
Fatigue
Reduced sex drive
Sleep deprivation
Cleanse
Condition
Moisturize and seal
Lean meat
Fish
Nuts
Eggs
Whole grains
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1. Caffeine
2. Processed foods
4. Fast foods
3. Sugar
5. Sweeteners
It looks like a regular healthy diet, right? We're missing a thing though. Water! Keeping yourself hydrated reduces the stress on your body.
Tryptophan is essential in the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. It can be obtained from meats, tofu, dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, oysters, cruciferous vegetables, and legumes.
Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it will ruin your sleep. Coffee reduces the fluids in our body when we urinate, which causes our blood to thicken.
When these carbohydrates are broken down into their simplest unit (sugars), added stress is caused to your adrenal glands.
Herbal teas offer a great alternative to coffee. Chamomile tea is one of the more famous "non-tea" teas and is known to reduce stress and provide a soothing effect.
Taking supplements in the form of pills, oils, or teas can help alleviate adrenal fatigue symptoms. They are a convenient way of getting your required dose of nutrients.
Lavender and rosemary oils
Selenium
Magnesium
Vitamins C and D
Fish oil
Since adrenal fatigue originates from chronic stress, it is a no-brainer that the primary solution to treating this is reducing the pressure inflicted on one's body.
Eat
Next time you feel overwhelmed and exhausted, you can settle, breathe, and follow these suggestions for a healthier and more productive you!