Studies suggest that feeling burnt out, chronic fatigue, stressed out, and exhausted can sometimes be attributed to underperforming adrenal glands. Naturopath and chiropractor Dr. James Wilson, who first coined the term “adrenal fatigue,” believes that anyone who experiences this condition can be treated.
You can get help for adrenal fatigue here in Boise. Other symptoms include moodiness and irritability, brain fog, depression, sleep disturbance, insulin resistance, weight gain, lightheadedness, and, cravings for sweet and salty foods.
Help yourself beat adrenal fatigue by following three lifestyle-changing steps.
Adrenal Fatigue Diet
The first step towards recovering from adrenal fatigue is to remove the toxins and chemicals from your adrenal glands. Start by eliminating caffeine, sugar, artificial sweeteners and other high fructose foods, carbohydrates and gluten, processed meats and microwaved foods, and, hydrogenated oils like soybean, canola and corn oil.
Eat foods that are high in nutrients, low in sugar, and healthy in fat and fiber. The list includes coconut, olives and avocado, cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli, fatty fish, chicken and turkey, bone broth, walnuts and almonds, kelp and seaweed, Celtic or Himalayan sea salt, foods that are rich in probiotics, and medicinal mushrooms.
Supplements and Herbs
Taking the right vitamins, minerals, and supplements, as well as certain herbs, spices, and essential oils help overcome adrenal fatigue and bring back energy and excitement into your life. Adaptogenic herbs, fish oil and essential oils such as lavender and rosemary help lower cortisol levels and control stress.
Licorice root extract helps increase the DHEA in your body; however, this is not advisable for pregnant women and people with heart, liver or kidney problems. It is also highly recommended that you take vitamins B-complex, C, and D which helps fight stress, Magnesium, and Selenium.
The most important thing, of course, is for you to keep away from stress. Change your lifestyle by getting a good 8-10 hours of sleep, schedule a regular exercise or yoga, and get some rest whenever you feel the need.
