If you’ve ever woken up on the day of an important event to be greeted by a huge pimple, you’ll be well aware of the connection between the skin and stress. Your skin is a mirror of what’s going on inside. If you’re suffering from chronic stress and have recurrent problems with outbreaks, it’s likely […]
Lethargy, weight gain, low mood, energy crashes, and a lack of motivation for life – although a classic description of the Adrenal Fatigue sufferer, these symptoms could equally apply to several other conditions. It’s for this reason that many people with adrenal exhaustion often endure a long and frustrating journey before finally getting a diagnosis for […]
There’s a popular misconception that burnout only happens to high-flying executives and fast living entrepreneurs. It’s something that only affects other people, and it can easily be fixed with a nice vacation and a few days’ rest. Unfortunately for the millions of adrenal fatigue sufferers around the globe, this conception of easily managed stress couldn’t […]
Most people with adrenal fatigue are aware of the effects of caffeine on the optimal functioning of the adrenal glands. Every time you drink a cup of coffee, your adrenals respond by releasing adrenaline and cortisol. Essentially, caffeine triggers the same stress response as when the body goes into fight or flight mode, and for […]
Adrenal fatigue can be an expensive business. Eating the best quality foods you can afford is a pretty big deal if you want to give your body the tools it needs to get you through your day. However, buying organic, seasonal produce can come at a hefty price – especially if you have a family […]
For sufferers of adrenal fatigue, knowing what and how to eat is of paramount importance. That said, given the sheer amount of information around the subject of food, it can be difficult to know what to enjoy and what to avoid. When it comes to creating an eating plan to reduce your fatigue, it isn’t as […]
Anyone with adrenal fatigue knows that managing cortisol levels is top of the chart when it comes to getting a handle on your symptoms. There are two sure fire ways to reduce stress: Sleep Exercise The two often go hand in hand; get the right amount of exercise and you’ll naturally feel more tired when […]
Coffee culture is big business. This energizing stimulant is what gets the masses to work in the morning, and keeps them alert throughout the day. However, caffeine is also the enemy of adrenal fatigue sufferers the world over. Not just because of its detrimental effects on health, but its all-pervading presence is just so incredibly hard to escape. […]
Zombies. We’ve seen them in films and read about them in books, but if you look a little closer, you might find out that they’re actually real. It’s true – they’re all around us. According to the dictionary definition, a zombie is: “A person with no energy, who seems to act without thinking, and doesn’t notice […]
“Mind how you go!” “Mind out for traffic!” “Mind what you eat!” Have you ever stopped to think about what you really mean when you tell someone to mind out? Expressing concern for someone to “mind” what they do roughly translates as: “Be careful! If you watch what you’re doing then nothing bad will happen!” […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
