Adrenal fatigue can be bought on by many different reasons, some being emotional or psychological stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, alcohol, smoking, caffeine, too much sugar, fear, marital stress, death of a loved one, and even drugs.
If you think you are suffering from adrenal fatigue, and you are not sure what you can do, here are a few tips that can help you.
Avoid stimulants if possible: Stimulants put further stress on the glands, making them work harder to produce more energy, that ends up further depleting the adrenal glands.
Just some of the things you need to avoid are: oPrescription stimulants oHighly sugared energy drinks oCaffeine and guarana A diet low in sugar: By consuming a low-glycemic (low-sugar) diet, you will minimize stress on the adrenal glands while ensuring high energy levels.
Include protein and good fats along with carbohydrates eaten in smaller quantities throughout the day.
Carbohydrates and sugar put stress on the adrenal glands due to the shifting of the blood sugar levels.
When fruits, vegetables and high fibre carbohydrates are added, the blood sugar levels remain stable, creating less of a strain on the adrenal glands.
Herbal remedies for more energy: Herbal and aromatherapy expert Mindy Green of the Herbal Research Foundation recommends that use of herbs for energy, stimulation or adrenal support; "We live in a society that runs on stimulation -- whether it's coffee, or violence on television -- things that make us live on that edge.
So while there are some excellent herbs and essential oils for adrenal support, people need to take care not to try these products along with other stimulants.
When you're trying to tone your adrenals, you don't want to drink caffeine, or watch horror movies or violent news stories, for example.
Instead of the simulating effect of aerobics, do something more calming, like yoga or tai chi.
It's almost as if you need to train your body to run more on internal energy than outside energy and stimulation.
" Mindy recommends Siberian Ginseng to regular ginseng and astragalus, which is good for immune support and a great tonic for adrenal fatigue.
Other herbs that have been favoured as helping those with adrenal fatigue are: oFo-ti root (Ho Shou Wu) a Chinese herb, similar to ginseng oThe Ayurvedic remedy of Triphala, used as a long-term glandular tonic oBlack cohosh root, also used as a long-term glandular tonic Switch to drinking herbal Teas: By including herbal teas into your diet, you will receive the energy you need without the use of stimulants such as coffee.
Chamomile, green tea, black tea or mate, pronounced, "mah-tay" will leave you more energized without the feelings of jitteriness and are a much better health choice.