So who knows what your adrenals are and what do they do? To be honest it wasn't that long ago that I learned about them. Although I was suffering from adrenal fatigue myself. As a busy mom with kids, a husband, a job, house, laundry etc. Sometimes our stressful lives get so out of control. It is estimated that 80% of people in the world are affected by adrenal fatigue. I suffered and still suffer sometimes from symptoms. Have you ever experienced racing thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, always feeling tired, moodiness and irritability? I would say most of my friends have complained of these issues. Here is a true story about myself. I was in the grocery store and walked by olives. I don't like olives! I never want them on a pizza or in salad. But that day I wanted olives so bad my mouth was watering. I bought the olives and took them home and ate the whole jar. Cravings for salty and sweet foods are a symptom. That spoke volumes to me that day. My body was telling me I was depleted. Not to mention that fat that extra fat storage is also a symptom. Hello? Sound familiar?
Your adrenals are two thumb sized organs that sit above your kidneys. They are involved in hormone production that supports almost every body function. They play a huge role in or stress response, which is our flight or fight response. Now if we are running from a bear we need that, but we do not need it everyday from just our stressful lives. That can cause our adrenals to quit producing hormones effectively and that affects every single bodily function, and that causes a whole host of symptoms. Poor sleep, morning fatigue, wired but tired in evening. Increased allergies, poor focus... and the list goes on. But take heart! There are things to do to help nourish them and get them back on track.
Lets start with our diets. There are foods to avoid that include caffeine, sugar, processed foods, and hydrogenated oils. All of these foods contribute to stress levels and over tax our adrenals.
We need to consume these foods to nourish them, coconuts, olives, avocado, fatty fish, nuts, seed, celtic or Himalayan sea salt, just to name a few. These foods help overcome adrenal insufficiency because of being nutrient dense, low in sugar and healthy fat and fiber content.
Adaptogen herbs help as well, and I take a product called ACTS. Adrenal, thyroid and cortisol support. It has made a difference in how I feel. And here is my favorite step in nourishing your adrenals... SELF CARE! Slowing down and focusing on yourself. Saying no to extra things. Realizing that you do not have to be super woman and wear a cape. Take a detox bath, get a massage, or even just take a nap! If you need support in learning how to take care of yourself and remembering that you can't pour from a empty pitcher, contact me for a free consultation. You can learn how to take care of yourself so that you can live the life you want instead of dragging through your day.
Your adrenals are two thumb sized organs that sit above your kidneys. They are involved in hormone production that supports almost every body function. They play a huge role in or stress response, which is our flight or fight response. Now if we are running from a bear we need that, but we do not need it everyday from just our stressful lives. That can cause our adrenals to quit producing hormones effectively and that affects every single bodily function, and that causes a whole host of symptoms. Poor sleep, morning fatigue, wired but tired in evening. Increased allergies, poor focus... and the list goes on. But take heart! There are things to do to help nourish them and get them back on track.
Lets start with our diets. There are foods to avoid that include caffeine, sugar, processed foods, and hydrogenated oils. All of these foods contribute to stress levels and over tax our adrenals.
We need to consume these foods to nourish them, coconuts, olives, avocado, fatty fish, nuts, seed, celtic or Himalayan sea salt, just to name a few. These foods help overcome adrenal insufficiency because of being nutrient dense, low in sugar and healthy fat and fiber content.
Adaptogen herbs help as well, and I take a product called ACTS. Adrenal, thyroid and cortisol support. It has made a difference in how I feel. And here is my favorite step in nourishing your adrenals... SELF CARE! Slowing down and focusing on yourself. Saying no to extra things. Realizing that you do not have to be super woman and wear a cape. Take a detox bath, get a massage, or even just take a nap! If you need support in learning how to take care of yourself and remembering that you can't pour from a empty pitcher, contact me for a free consultation. You can learn how to take care of yourself so that you can live the life you want instead of dragging through your day.