What do most people do when they have a problem? Google it. Almost everyone with adrenal fatigue will have at some point searched online for information about the condition and how to manage it. In fact, that’s how most of the readers on this page will have arrived here. Modern technology is wonderful because it […]
Question: What’s the worst sound in the world if you have adrenal exhaustion? Answer: Your alarm clock. Okay, so most people aren’t at their finest first thing in the morning, but when you’ve got adrenal fatigue, you can multiply that feeling by 50. If your cortisol awakening response is out of balance, and your energy levels […]
Syndrome: “A collection of symptoms and findings that are not attributed to a single identifiable disease” Adrenal fatigue is not well understood. As with other common syndromes (such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome,) this is partly because the signs and symptoms are many and varied, and can differ from person to person. A few common examples are […]
Facebook and other social media platforms are sometimes dismissed as ‘anti-social media’ by people who consider that it encourages users to neglect real-world interactions in favor of collecting online friends and likes. But could Facebook actually be detrimental to your physical and mental health? Are you placing too much importance on gaining likes and comments, […]
Are you under stress right now? I’m not talking about “horror movie” stress or “car crash” stress. I’m talking about the kind of long-term stress that just eats away at you over the course of years, not days. This is the kind of stress that can have serious consequences for your relationships, your job, and […]
Meditation is mentioned so often as a remedy for chronic stress, but how many people actually try it? Some stressed out people try it once and then give up, while others struggle to set aside the time that it requires. Many times, people don’t understand just how beneficial meditation can be. This post is designed […]
Recently there has been an explosion of adult coloring books hitting the market. People are using coloring books as a fun pastime and a way to relax. Why has this trend suddenly appeared, and what does it mean for you? Actually, art therapy has long been used successfully to help patients suffering from mental disorders […]
One of the most frustrating things for people with Adrenal Fatigue can be the difficulty getting off to sleep. If your cortisol levels are out of step and you’re experiencing late night spikes which prevent you from sleeping, it may be time to look for new solutions to help you get some shut-eye. Of course […]
Many studies have shown that sunlight, exercise and diet play a vital part in achieving and maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing and happiness. Neglect one and you may well negatively influence the others as well. Nature has equipped your body with amazingly sophisticated “happiness” hormones that are triggered by a variety of things, including […]
Most people would be forgiven for thinking that adrenaline overload is the number one enemy for adrenal fatigue sufferers. However, cortisol has an equally important role when it comes to adrenal health. Also known as the “stress hormone”, cortisol is responsible for a number of important physiological processes, not least in determining your body’s ability to […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
