Adrenal fatigue

What is adrenal fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is a term for when the adrenal glands are overtaxed and unable to produce adequate levels of cortisol and other hormones. This can leave one feeling persistently tired, yet unable to sleep well.

Some potential causes include:

• Chronic stress - emotional, physical, infectious


• Poor diet - not enough nutrients to support hormone production


• Blood sugar imbalances


• Gut health issues - inflammation, food sensitivities

Symptoms may include:

• Fatigue, especially in the morning and afternoon


• Cravings for salty, sweet and high fat foods


• Difficulty bouncing back from stress


• Low stamina, brain fog, irritability


• Poor sleep quality

If this sounds familiar, don't despair! Rebalancing strained adrenals is very possible through supporting lifestyle changes like:

• Stress management - adaptogens, meditation, fun outlets


• An anti-inflammatory diet - whole foods based


• Blood sugar regulation - complex carbs, protein, healthy fats


• Gut healing - fermented foods, bone broth, prebiotics


• Adaptogenic herbs - ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng

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I hope this gives you a helpful overview on adrenal fatigue - the key is gently supporting your body back into balance through a holistic, root cause-based approach. Let me know if you have any other questions!