Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue often develops after periods of intense or lengthy physical or emotional stress, when overstimulation of the glands leave them unable to meet your body’s needs.
Some symptoms of Adrenal Exhaustion include:
- Non-refreshing sleep (you get sufficient hours of sleep, but wake fatigued)
- Overwhelmed by or unable to cope with stressors
- Feeling rundown or overwhelmed
- Craving salty and sweet foods
- Feeling most energetic in the evening
- Low stamina, slow to recover from exercise
- Slow to recover from injury, illness or stress
- Difficulty concentrating, brain fog
- Poor digestion
- Low immune function
- Food or environmental allergies
- Premenstrual syndrome or difficulties that develop during menopause
- Consistent low blood pressure
- Extreme sensitivity to cold
- Excessive fatigue and exhaustion
The adrenals produce hormones that help to balance your blood sugar, which helps your body to manage your daily ebbs and flows of energy. When blood sugar drops, the adrenals release hormones that cause the blood sugar to rise, and increases energy. The adrenals also release hormones when we’re under stress, releasing energy. It’s the “fight or flight” response from the days when we needed to run away from wild animals, which now kicks in for everyday stressors, such as traffic jams, arguments, and work pressures. Too much stress wears this gland down.
Get smart! Feed the adrenals daily! Here is one of my personal favorites:
Bee Pollen: The worlds most perfect food. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, lipids and fatty acids, enzymes, carotenoids and bioflavonoids — making it an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent that strengthens the capillaries, reduces inflammation, stimulates the immune system and lowers cholesterol levels naturally. In fact, bee pollen contains more protein than any animal source and has a more perfect amino acid profile than beef, eggs or chicken.
Siberian Ginseng: Research has shown that it stimulates resistance to stress and so it is now widely used as a tonic in times of stress and pressure. Regular use is said to restore vigor, improve the memory and increase longevity. It has been used during convalescence and in the treatment of menopausal problems, geriatric debility, physical and mental stress and a wealth of other ailments. An excellent adaptogen herbs that helps the body cope with stress.
