The concept of detoxing isn’t new. In fact some people would argue that it isn’t even a concept at all. Our bodies are constantly “detoxing” via normal human processes such as excreting waste or sweating. If natural cleansing didn’t happen on a daily basis, we would simply die. Of course this is true, but it […]
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. […]
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 […]
Human beings like to experience physical contact. From an Indian head massage to a gentle caress by our lover’s hand, touch is one of the major natural medicines that help us stay healthy in mind, body and heart. Touch can considerably reduce stress, lowering our blood pressure and heart rate, boosting our immune system in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
