Adrenal Fatigue

Tired for no reason. You have trouble getting up in the morning, even when you go to bed at a reasonable hour. Do not feel rested even after excessive amounts of sleep. Waking up in the middle of the night. Tired but wired feeling. Afternoon “low” (feelings of sleepiness or clouded thinking) from 2 to 4 pm. You feel more awake, alert and energetic after 6PM – get a second wind. You feel rundown or overwhelmed. Depression or apathy. You have difficulty bouncing back from stress or illness. You crave salty and sweet snacks. Weight gain. Increased PMS or menopausal symptoms. Joint aches and pains. Muscle stiffness or weakness, frequent muscle pulling. Low levels of gastric hydrochloric acid. Craving artificial energy like caffeine or stimulants. Light-headedness when getting up from a sitting or lying down position. Decreased sex drive. Decreased tolerance to cold, low body. Temperature. Poor circulation. Constipation. Chronic or recurring infections, like frequent colds, due to lowered resistance to infection. Low blood pressure in the absence of other obvious cause.

Lifestyle Adrenal recovery

Resting during your work breaks. Sleeping 8-10 hours a night. Drink lots of spring water a day. Exercising, but not too vigorously, which can stress the adrenals. Minimising stress. Never skipping a meal, which causes dips in blood sugar and the release of stress hormones. Avoiding caffeine or other stimulants. Combining unrefined carbohydrates, if eaten, with protein and oils. Avoiding junk food, like processed and fast food. Eating five to six servings of vegetables each day. Adding sea salt to your diet – Celtic and Himalayan are best. Detoxification. Employing meditation and relaxation techniques.