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First mentioned in the late 1990s and was used to identify symptoms where the adrenal glands function below optimal levels.
Although not a medically recognized condition, it doesn’t mean the symptoms one may be feeling aren’t real. Recently, there has been an increased belief that chronic stress can create a situation in some individuals where their adrenal glands simply can’t produce enough of cortisol to combat this persistent onslaught of stress.
Stage 1:
Symptoms may include:
Stage 2
Symptoms may include:
Stage 3
Symptoms may include:
Ten Natural ways to combat adrenal fatigue.
1. Lose Weight: Carrying extra weight can cause additional inflammation the body. Reducing the inflammation also reduces the body's cortisol response.
2. Exercise: Exercise paired with a healthy diet can help in maintaining healthy weight and improves sleep.
3. Develop a Sleep Routine: a poor night’s sleep creates a stress response that elevates cortisol levels. Having a morning and bed time routine can pay large dividends.
4.
Eat More Nutritiously:
An adrenal-supporting diet promotes the eating lean protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats to help the body maintain healthy blood sugar levels and avoid crashes that can cause stress or cortisol response.
5. Avoid Processed Foods: Processed foods can cause the body to experience crashes. Eat natural foods that provide the body with what it needs versus what the mind may be craving.
6. Avoid Refined Sugars: Eating too much sugar can spike your glucose levels and cause your adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol.
7. Avoid / Limit Caffeine: Excessive caffeine consumption can affect sleep patterns and increase anxiety.
8. Eliminate / Limit Alcohol
Too much alcohol can have a negative effect on many systems in the body.
It also impairs sleep and creates inflammation, all things which affect adrenals.
9. Stop Smoking: Aside from all of the obvious negative health effects of tobacco use, it can also affect a number of stress responses. Smoking has been associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate and tensed muscles.
10. take Adrenal Supplements: Be careful when increasing vitamin consumption and be cautious to stay within the recommended daily allowances for each. Some of the supplements suggested for improving adrenal function include magnesium, B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.
When in doubt, consult your physician.
Reference:
Health Coach Institute: https://www.healthcoachinstitute.com/articles/adrenal-fatigue-causes-symptoms-treatment/
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