Both chronic fatigue and adrenal fatigue have a number of signs and symptoms in common. Because the medical profession still views both conditions with a certain amount of skepticism, it can be extremely difficult for sufferers to get an accurate diagnosis, and therefore obtain the help they need to begin their journey back to health. […]
We know that we’re supposed to get six to eight hours’ sleep each night – but how many do YOU get? Studies show that the average American gets around 6.5 hours sleep on a weeknight. While this doesn’t sound too bad, consider another study that shows what too little sleep can do for you. For […]
Living with a condition that mainstream medicine finds hard to fix can certainly get expensive. Supplements promise everything from improved sleep to enhanced immunity, and only the best quality, vitamin and mineral rich foods will do. But what’s the point of spending all that cash and putting in the effort to eat healthily if your […]
When someone asks, “How are you?”, how do you respond? Do you tell them you’re doing great, even though you’re really exhausted inside? Feeling tired or run-down from time to time is a normal part of modern life. But feeling tired all the time – every day, all day – is not so normal. In […]
For many years, health professionals have debated whether being in an alkaline state is the optimum condition for people with chronic health issues such as adrenal fatigue. What does it mean to be “too acidic”? Is creating an alkaline environment really a good thing (or even possible) for vibrant health? You may already be familiar […]
Sleep deprivation is a common topic in adrenal fatigue forums. As if being depleted of energy during the day isn’t hard enough to deal with, the frustration of getting insufficient rest at night is enough to send anyone into a depressing downward spiral. Most people who live with adrenal exhaustion are familiar with the role […]
A Google search for apple cider vinegar will bring up over 17,600,000 results. From diabetes to acid reflux, this humble store cupboard staple has been credited with the power to “cure” all manner of ailments. But is this unassuming condiment really the panacea that many claim it to be? More to the point; is it […]
From the moment we’re born, we instinctively learn to make judgements and assumptions about people based purely on what they look like. People with beady eyes may be thought of as untrustworthy; on the other hand, people with rosy cheeks might seem friendly and approachable. Rightly or wrongly, we’re programmed to make these observations without […]
Recent figures published by the National Coffee Association show that people in the West have a truly insatiable desire for caffeine. Did you know that: 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every single day Daily consumption of espresso-based beverages has almost tripled since 2008 The market for gourmet coffee and caffeinated […]
Do you ever take the time to read the labels on your cleaning products? Do you check your plastic containers to see what they’re made of? Few of us spend the time to worry about these issues, but should people with Adrenal Fatigue be taking things quite so lightly? Hormone-mimicking chemicals like xenoestrogens are far […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
