Ever wanted to just break out of your office and run to the forest? Well, maybe you should – it could heal you and restore your energy levels. Although the concept sounds a little far-fetched at first, forest bathing is relatively simple. Being surrounded by nature could harbor huge benefits for people who are stuck […]
We all feel tired, sluggish or a bit ‘flat’ from time to time. Usually, we can put it down to a late night or working too hard. But if you’re constantly struggling to get through the day due to your fatigue, something more serious may be to blame. Fatigue is not something to be ignored: […]
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. […]
Sleep deprivation is a common topic in adrenal fatigue forums. As if being depleted of energy during the day isn’t hard enough to deal with, the frustration of getting insufficient rest at night is enough to send anyone into a depressing downward spiral. Most people who live with adrenal exhaustion are familiar with the role […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traveling with adrenal fatigue can be a grueling experience. When your default mode is already ‘exhaustion’, the prospect of a lengthy trip is enough to strike dread into any sane human being. Traffic delays, sitting for hours in an unnatural, air conditioned environment, exposure to germs from other passengers – the list of stressors is […]
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 […]
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, […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
