Tired, Deflated, Burnt Out?
Feeling stressed, under the weather, burnt out, can’t get kick started in
the morning, tired when you get up in the morning…? All these symptoms, and
more, can be a sign of adrenal fatigue – an increasingly common complaint which
frequently goes undetected.
Our adrenal glands help us prepare for short periods of high stress by producing
cortisol to gear our bodies up. However, owing the increasing demands
placed on us by modern lifestyles, we are often under relentless stress, which
means our adrenal glands simply burn out – and then we can’t respond as well
to pressure.
A sure sign that you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue is an over reliance
on stimulants to get going or in a bid to keep energy levels up. This
vicious circle can leave us feeling deflated and anxious, and unable to rise
to the circumstances.
Common Symptoms
Apart from general ongoing fatigue
the followng symnptoms can emerge
– tired for no reason
– trouble getting up
– a need for coffee and stimulants
- feeling run down
- craving salty or sweet foods
- life’s demands are too much
– the fun has gone from life
– low sex drive
The Remedy
Adrenal fatigue syndrome can be overcome with changes to your lifestyle -
particularly positive changes to your diet.
– Raw food is particularly beneficial – so go for plenty of salads, fruit and
smoothies
– eat oily fish
– consume wholegrain foods with plenty of vitamin B5
- make sure vitamin C levels are topped up with plenty of citric fruits.
Importantly, you need to look after yourself and avoid making excessive demands
on yourself.
- Establish your priorities, ie, health, family, career, status
– Avoid poor food choices
– Get to bed and get up at regular times
– Try not to strive for perfection
- Schedule in more fun activities
