Adrenal Fatigue | Lifestyle Recommendations:
• Reduce lifestyle stressors and establish boundaries for emotional well-being
• Incorporate regular times for rest and relaxation; take power naps if possible
• Prioritize a good night’s sleep: 8 hours nightly with no electronic distractions starting 1-2 hours prior to bedtime
• Practice prayer, meditation and/or light to moderate exercises that increase circulation and mobility; include deep breathing exercises daily
• Nurture supportive relationships and reduce exposure to unhealthy ones
Adrenal Gland Fatigue | Dietary Tips and Caveats:
• Taper off and eliminate stimulants such as caffeine in energy drinks, coffee and chocolate
• Determine food sensitivities such as gluten and dairy, and eliminate these dietary stressors
• Replenish blood sugar by eating a healthy high protein breakfast, preferably by 10:00 am or within 2 hours of waking
• Avoid foods that spike blood such as high-sugar snacks and beverages (includes sodas and fruit juices), refined carbohydrates, and high fructose corn syrup
• Eat high quality protein, healthy fats and whole foods at each meal, especially organic vegetables, to support the adrenals
• Reduce or eliminate alcoholic beverages
• Snack on healthy proteins and fats such as raw nuts, seeds, avocados, and coconuts flakes to balance blood sugar throughout the day; divide 3 meals into 5-6 smaller meals if digestion is sluggish or if fatigued.
Supplement Recommendations for Adrenal Fatigue:
Adrenotone™ 1 or 2 capsules with each meal
or its alternate, Adrenal Complex 2 capsules per day with a meal
Pantothenic Acid 1 capsule at any time
Vitamin C Buffered Powder 1 or more tsps per day
B-Supreme 1 capsule with breakfast
The above protocol is designed as a general approach for dealing with the most common causes of Adrenal Fatigue. If you do not see results after several weeks you should contact us for a personal evaluation. The above recommended supplements can be acquired by clicking here.