Running can be great for your health. But overtraining can put extra stress on your adrenal glands and HPA Axis. If you are already under stress, exercising too hard can lead to long term fatigue and low energy levels. For athletes or regular runners, this can mean lower performance levels and slower times. Other factors […]
Nowadays, many of us are much more conscious of what we put in our bodies. We know that we can improve our health, handle stress better, and boost our energy levels by making the right food choices. This isn’t only by choosing a piece of fruit over a couple of chocolate biscuits; it is also […]
Most people have heard of the “fight or flight” response of the nervous system, the way in which the body reacts to stress or danger. Many, however, have never heard of the “rest and digest” response. This system activates the more tranquil functions of the body; those that help maintain a healthy, long-term balance. These […]
Are you eating too much sugar? Excess sugar can certainly give you a short term boost, but it is more likely to lower your energy levels in the long run. Your adrenal glands need to produce cortisol to manage the excess sugar. Placing an extra burden on them can tip you over into adrenal fatigue […]
Everyone has felt stress, at some point, during the course of his or her life. It is a word that can arguably be used to define the effect that hard working, everyday life has on the majority of individuals in society. As we grow older and begin to accept more and more responsibility in our […]
It is an absolute, undeniable fact that this current human population is the ‘laziest’ set of humans in living history. This might sound harsh, but most of us spend far more time sitting or lying down than we do standing or walking! This might not always be our fault, but it has very worrying health […]
When most people think about antibiotics, they usually think of white-coated doctors prescribing sick children and adults with the medication that they need to recover from debilitating bacterial infections. However, there is a mountain of evidence to suggest that antibiotics are massively overprescribed, especially when it comes to viral or fungal infections. Many of us […]
Do you ever feel completely exhausted at the start of the week, even after a calm and rested weekend? Most of us tend to attribute general fatigue to a mixture of stress, age, and the activities of a modern, hard working life. However, recent studies in health and nutrition have suggested that there may be […]
A healthy diet should almost always include some fruit, and this is particularly true if you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue. The difficulty arises in choosing the best and most nutritious fruits to eat. Most nutritionists will recommend sticking to low carb fruits where possible as they usually tend to be low in sugar. This makes […]
We have all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, with statistics revealing that between 10% and 30% of adult Americans don’t eat any breakfast in the morning, we have to ask if this is true. Many people survive without any breakfast at all, so is it really as […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
