Recent studies show that an overwhelming percentage of the public still have a hard time understanding nutrition labels. This is particularly frustrating if your health depends on being certain that the products in your basket are really what you believe them to be. For Adrenal Fatigue sufferers, or indeed anyone with a chronic health disorder, […]
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 […]
The glitzy TV ads portray the holiday season as a time to relax, enjoy good food, and generally take time out from your hectic schedule. Every year, you promise yourself that this year will be different. You’ll get organized in time, won’t overspend, and prioritize rest and fun over stress and burnout. Sound familiar? The […]
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 […]
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. […]
Obesity is a huge problem. Here in the West, we’re right in the middle of an obesity epidemic. Many organizations (including the American Medical Association, the Canadian Obesity Network, and the World Health Organisation) now consider obesity to be a chronic disease. When we think how much the food on our plate has changed over the […]
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 […]
Probiotics are rarely out of the media these days. Study after study seem to show that the right balance of bacteria in your digestive system can have measurable benefits for your physical health. These beneficial bacteria can help you to maintain good health, and can help to treat a wide range of ailments including irritable […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
