{"id":7263,"date":"2018-08-05T17:43:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-05T17:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vitaminpacks.com\/blog\/?p=7263"},"modified":"2022-03-23T19:28:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:28:37","slug":"experiencing-adrenal-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/experiencing-adrenal-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Experiencing Adrenal Fatigue?"},"content":{"rendered":"Stressed, exhausted, and having a hard time bouncing back from long days? It may be time to look at your adrenals. You may feel your heart palpitate or notice you sweat more during times of intermittent stress, but chronic stress typically goes physically unnoticed. Stress isn\u2019t like an open wound you get stitched at the doctor, it\u2019s a silent attacker that works internally and over a long period of time.While too much stress can be dangerous, stress is also a sign of a healthy body. Cortisol, the stress hormone, naturally rises and falls throughout the day. About 20-25mg of cortisol are produced by the adrenal glands in a 24-hour period. Your adrenal glands must walk a tight rope to keep the perfect balance for cells, tissues, and organs and cortisol must be able to respond to stresses as needed. A body check, called a \u201cfeedback loop\u201d, for stress hormones happens every 3-6 seconds. In other words, your body is paying close attention to your mental state hundreds of times per day!Naturopathic Doctor, James Wilson, states, \u201cWhen the amount of stress continually exceeds the capacity of the adrenals to secrete sufficient hormones to make the physiological, and biochemical compensations necessary for that level of stress, adrenal fatigue occurs. In adrenal fatigue, the adrenals function but not optimally.\u201d1\u00a0While there isn\u2019t one symptom that defines adrenal fatigue, there is a unique fatigue pattern seen in many with adrenal fatigue. This typically includes early morning fatigue with a mid-morning low, afternoon low, and increased energy after 6:00pm, following with a \u201csecond wind\u201d around 11:00pm.1\u00a0Other symptoms of adrenal fatigue include the need for caffeine or stimulants, decreased stamina and energy, salty food cravings, hypoglycemia, low libido, inability to feel refreshed after sleep, and mild depression.\r \r \r \r \r \r \r \r \r Try our Menopause Support supplement\r A patented herbal remedy that works naturally to improve symptoms associated with menopause.*\r View Our Menopause Support Supplement\r \r \r \r View Our Menopause Support Supplement\rIf you think you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, be sure to discuss care options with your health care provider. The good news is that adrenal fatigue treatment is a mixture of simple lifestyle changes. Here are four ways you can get started today:Eliminate stressors.\u00a0Healing from adrenal fatigue is a long process, taking up to two years for chronic cases. Re-evaluate your schedule, social plans, and free time activity. Focus on what makes you feel relaxed and begin to prioritize activities for your healing. Dr. Wilson suggests creating aGood for Me, Bad For Mechart to gain a better perspective.Sleep, sleep, sleep!\u00a0Don\u2019t resist sleep, the body is healing while you are dreaming. View sleep as an important medical appointment that you simply can\u2019t miss. Not a bad treatment, right? Allow yourself to sleep when you feel tired and keep a consistent sleep schedule even when you don\u2019t feel tired.Don\u2019t skip the physical activity.\u00a0You don\u2019t have to run a marathon to heal your adrenals, but you can commit to walking the dog every morning or evening. Keep your body in good shape; this not only improves your stress response but also allows your body to heal more efficiently.Hone in on your diet.\u00a0During your time of healing focus on healthy fats found in fish, nuts, and seeds. Make protein a priority in your diet by including a serving at every meal. Good sources of protein include chicken, turkey, beef, beans, lentils, and yogurt.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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