We are all well aware of the physical and mental benefits of exercise. Starting a regular workout routine is one of the most the most effective ways to improve immunity, reduce stress, and lower the risk of ailments like diabetes, stroke, heart disease, adrenal fatigue, and even depression. The use of a sauna, however, is […]
Did you know that there are several ways to combat adrenal fatigue by doing literally nothing? Today I’m going to explain a few of them, but first take a look at these shocking facts: In 2010, the Canadian Social Survey reported that more than a quarter of people in work described their day to day […]
If you’re one of the many people who suffer from adrenal fatigue, you’ll agree it’s no laughing matter. However, recent scientific research shows that people who laugh more feel less stressed, sleep better and even have improved immune function. It seems that the old adage “laughter is the best medicine” might actually be true. “If […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over the last few generations there has been a staggering amount of technological progress, but this has been accompanied by equally startling amounts of environmental change. The benefits of our technological advances are everywhere you look, but the pollutants and toxins that come with them have the potential to affect our wellbeing and good health. […]
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is responsible for a wide range of processes within the body including immune responses, the regulation of metabolism, and acting as an anti-inflammatory. It also plays an important role in the way in which the body responds to stress. It is created in the cortex of the adrenal glands […]
There are many addictions that affect people around the world; some are serious such as alcohol and cigarettes, others less so like shopping or chocolate. Today, one of the most widely held addictions is to coffee. But what many regular coffee-drinkers don’t realize is that drinking large amounts of caffeine can seriously impact your endocrine […]
We have all heard the commercials touting the positive effects of the probiotics found in products like yogurt. Probiotics, known as “good bacteria,” are live bacteria that are linked to a number of health benefits, including better digestion. Recent studies, however, suggest that probiotics could be useful for so much more than this. An important piece […]
When we put our bodies under long periods of physical and emotional stress, we deplete our levels of key nutrients, hormones and neurotransmitters. Left untreated, this can quickly lead to long term health problems like adrenal fatigue. To recover from chronic stress and give ourselves a chance to heal, one of the things we need to […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
