Adrenal Fatigue

Are you tired all the time? Maybe you sleep in but you still don't feel rested. Do you have trouble focusing when you used to have great focus? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night even though you feel exhausted? These are all symptoms of adrenal fatigue which is a growing epidemic in our nation today. Most people are just more stressed out these days with job stress, trying to pay bills in a suffering economy or just keep up with the kids. Here I have listed a common symptom list of Adrenal Fatigue which is what many can suffer from when there adrenal glands which are part of the endocrine system begin to suffer.

The 30 symptoms include, but are not limited to: 1. Excessive fatigue and exhaustion, chronic fatigue
2. Non-refreshing sleep
3. Sleep disturbance, insomnia
4. Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
5. Craving salty and/or sweet foods
6. Sensitivity to light
7. Low stamina and slow to recover from exercise
8. Slow to recover from injury or illness
9. Difficulty concentrating, brain fog
10. Poor digestion
11. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
12. Low immune function
13. Premenstrual syndrome
14. Menopause symptoms
15. Low blood pressure
16. Sensitivity to cold
17. Fearfulness
18. Allergies,
19. Frequent influenza
20. Arthritis
21. Anxiety
22. Irritability
23. Depression
24. Reduced memory
25. Low libido, sexual drive or interest
26. Lack of lust for life and/or food
27. Excess hunger
28. Low appetite
29. Panic/anxiety attacks
30. Irritability, impatience, quick to anger.

In order to get a true diagnosis it is recommended for someone to get a saliva test to measure their levels of cortisol in their body or to work with an endocrinologist. A book I also recommend is Adrenal Fatigue: The 21ist century stress syndrome which I have a link for here. http://www.amazon.com/Adrenal-Fatigue-Century-Stress-Syndrome/dp/1890572152

Also, diet is a huge part in recovery. Here is one recipe that I suggest for taking the first step in recovery.

Adrenal Support Smoothie Recipe

The Ingredients

• 1 cup green tea, chilled or room temp (substitute nettles tea)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon maca (add more if you’re acclimated :))
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger spice or fresh ginger, grated
• A dash of Himalayan pink sea salt
• A little organic raw honey or stevia to sweeten (optional)

The Add-ons

• 1 teaspoon ashwaganda powder
• 1 teaspoon of Brewers yeast (Its rich in B vitamins which support the adrenal glands)
• 1 teaspoon Siberian ginseng (powder or open up capsules and dump into smoothie)
• 1 cup spinach or kale to go green
• Additional super foods such as cacao, goji berries, coconut oil, bee pollen, and spirulina.

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Place all of the ingredients into your blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until your desired consistency is reached.