If you seem to have no energy, are cold all the time, get anxious or stressed out easily or maybe even struggle with brain fog, it could be that you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue occurs when your adrenal glands are not functioning properly. It’s actually a good name for the syndrome. This is because, obviously, fatigue is one of the major adrenal fatigue symptoms. We’ll show you 15 natural ways to brush adrenal fatigue symptoms away by making some dietary and behavioral changes.
Forming a small pyramid above each of your kidneys are two adrenal glands. They are powerful members of the endocrine system, though only the size of a walnut. The main function of these glands is involved in the creation and secretion of steroid hormones such as cortisol, estrogen and testosterone. They also moderate every tissue, organ and gland in your body when you’re stressed.
What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
- The cumulative effects of stress factors over time add up to causing adrenal dysfunction and accompanying adrenal fatigue symptoms.
- Lifestyle factors, such as excessive caffeine intake, smoking, poor eating habits, and sleep deprivation contribute significantly to adrenal fatigue.
- Environmental toxins and exposure to allergens are two more factors.
Overworked adrenal glands or a lack of the necessary hormonal signals or cellular nutrition to function properly can contribute to adrenal insufficiency. We’ve listed some of the leading causes below:
- High levels of prolonged stress.
- Lack of sleep on a regular basis.
- Over-exercising or not exercising at all.
- Environmental and/or nutritional toxins introduced into your body through a poor diet.
Here are the top 15 natural ways to brush adrenal fatigue symptoms away. But these solutions are not all inclusive. It is best to consult a health care professional if adrenal fatigue symptoms reach a critical level.
15 Natural Ways to Brush Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms Away
Dump Your Old Dietary Habits
Though it is a difficult behavioral change, dumping your old dietary habits is the first step in arresting the damage that is causing adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Alcohol and caffeine should be the first to go from your diet.
- Sugary drinks, sugary snacks, energy drinks and artificial sweeteners should be right along behind.
- Packaged and highly processed foods, especially processed meats, should be eliminated.
- Soybean, canola, safflower, sunflower and corn oils should be tossed as well.
How it works:
Gett rid highly inflammatory foods, which contain loads of chemical toxins that hamper the proper functioning of your adrenal glands. Then, they will begin to flush out your adrenal system and start waking it up again.
Green Tea
Another great way to brush away adrenal fatigue symptoms is by sipping green tea.
What to do:
- Prepare traditional drink green tea according to the instructions on the package.
- Even more potent than traditional green tea is matcha green tea. Mix ½ tsp in 2/3 cups of hot water and drink it 2 or 3 times per day.
- CAUTION: using green tea extract supplements tends to work against adrenal gland support.
How it works:
Phytonutrients, abundant in green tea, support relaxation, stress reduction and increase adrenal function.
Eat More Protein
Proteins can also have a profound effect on eliminating adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Up your daily intake of eggs, grass-fed beef, pork and poultry.
- Consume more legumes and beans as a regular part of your diet.
- In place of sugary snacks, snack on seeds and nuts.
How it works:
The amino acids found in proteins help to support proper adrenal function.
Stay Hydrated
A simple and powerful way to wash away your adrenal fatigue symptoms is to stay hydrated.
What to do:
- Drink 8 to 12 oz. of water first thing in the morning, and then before and after each meal.
- Your daily water intake, in ounces, should match ½ your weight in pounds. For example, if you weigh 160 lbs, you should drink 80 oz. of water a day.
- The addition of ¼ tsp of sea salt or 1 to 2 tbsp of citrus juice to your water helps make it more effective.
How it works:
Flushing out toxins and reducing inflammation are two of the benefits of staying hydrated.But it is also essential for proper functioning of adrenal glands as well.
Consume Probiotic Foods
Consuming probiotic foods will also help you get control over adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Sauerkraut, yogurt, pickles, pickled beets and pickled olives are great probiotics foods to add to your diet.
- Consume drinks like kefir or kombucha.
How it works:
By providing better nutrient support to proper adrenal function with probiotic foods and drinks, you can begin to overcome adrenal fatigue symptoms.
Enjoy Berries and Nuts
Replacing sugary and salty snacks with berries and nuts as a way of ridding your body of adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Brazil nuts and almonds make a great snacking alternative.
- Consume plain Greek style yogurt with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and/or black berries mixed in.
- Add nuts and berries to your morning smoothie.
How it works:
Nuts add to your protein intake. This helps fight adrenal fatigue. Also, both berries and nuts are beneficial to clean the toxins from your colon.
Consume Healthy Fats
To beat adrenal fatigue symptoms, replace the oils you dumped along with consuming healthy fats.
What to do:
- Replace your current cooking oils with non-hydrogenated oils like sesame, olive, coconut, avocado and nut oils.
- Consume foods that have plenty of omega 3 fatty acids.
- Take up to 300 mg daily of Krill Oil supplement.
How it works:
Healthy fats reduce the effects of cholesterol and triglycerides in your body and help to flush out toxins.
Change the Salt You Use
The type of salt you use can cause your adrenal fatigue symptoms to be worse.
What to do:
- Remove all refined salt from your house.
- Look for and make use of sea salt or Himalayan salt.
How it works:
Refined salt inhibits the function of the hormone aldosterone. This one helps regulate sodium levels in your body. Additionally, there are still trace minerals found in natural salt that are removed when refining table salt.
Adaptogenic Herbs
Adaptogenic herbs added to your regular dietary routine can also help get control of adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Add moringa or Siberian ginseng to hot water to make a cup of tea.
- You can also take Ashwagandha and astragalus as a dietary supplement.
- A good vitamin B supplement along with these herbs makes them work best.
How it works:
B vitamins along with these herbs are excellent at helping to reduce stress.
Magnesium
An important mineral in getting rid of adrenal fatigue symptoms is magnesium.
What to do:
- Add foods high in magnesium to your daily diet.
- Epsom salt can be added to your bathtub when you soak, allowing your body to absorb magnesium.
- The proper dosage of Magnesium supplement is 200 to 300 mg 3 times a daily.
How it works:
The production of DHEA, which regulates the cortisol hormone in your body, is essential for relieving stress. Magnesium helps in the production of DHEA and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Essential Oil Mix
You can also reduce adrenal fatigue symptoms with a blend of essential oils.
What to do:
- In 1 Tbsp of coconut oil, mix 5 drops each of rosemary oil and clove oil.
- A couple of times a day, massage these oils into your back over your kidneys.
- Place this mixture in an oil infuser or add them to your bath.
How it works:
Mixed with coconut oil these two oils help to provide immune support, increase proper circulation, give you added energy, and relieve stress.
Leafy Green, Colorful and Cruciferous Vegetables
Brushing away adrenal fatigue symptoms is as simple as adding leafy green, colorful and cruciferous vegetables to your diet.
What to do:
- Vegetables like lettuce, spinach and kale should be included in your diet.
- Consume colorful vegetables like beets, carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes.
- Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower are a few more to add in.
How it works:
Cruciferous, colorful and green, leafy vegetables have the combination of vitamins and minerals your body needs to support your adrenal glands on a cellular level.
Get Moderate Exercise
Improved adrenal fatigue symptoms can come from moderating your exercise routine.
What to do:
- Exercise no more than 3 to 4 times per week.
- Mix in moderate aerobics with weight training and swimming.
- Give yourself rest days between workouts.
How it works:
A balance between too much exercise, which causes a stress response, and no exercise, which limits blood circulation can help immensely.
Make Sleep a Priority
Making sleep a priority is one of the best ways to improve adrenal fatigue symptoms.
What to do:
- Take a warm bath before heading to bed.
- Start unwinding and relaxing at least an hour before going to bed.
- Relax with chamomile tea.
- Go to be earlier, because every hour before midnight is worth two after midnight.
How it works:
Getting between 6 and 10 hours of sleep can improve you adrenal fatigue symptoms and get your adrenal system back on track.
Reduce Stress
Getting rid of adrenal fatigue symptoms requires reducing your stress level.
What to do:
- Relaxing pastimes and hobbies can help.
- Learn and utilize meditation, prayer and/or breathing techniques for relaxation.
- Get outside and spend some time in nature.
- Maintain a reasonable work schedule and don’t push it.
How it works:
Reducing or avoiding stress will help reduce the risk of further damage. Also, it will get your adrenal glands back to optimum health.
To Sum It Up
Brushing away your adrenal fatigue symptoms can have a powerful effect on how you feel during the day. It also influences how much sleep you get at night and how much energy you have. Moreover, it can clear up that foggy brain and get rid of your feelings of anxiety.
Make an effort to put several of these 15 adrenal fatigue symptoms remedies to use and regain control of your life. Once you have, tell us about your success in the comments section below.
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