HEALTH REPORT
including acidity, antibiotics, food sensitivities, infections, microbiome imbalances and toxicity. Adrenal fatigue progresses through four phases - alert, dismay, resistance and burnout. In the alert phase, increased amounts of adrenal hormones are secreted. In the dismay phase, the body is ‘wired but tired’, with the hormone precursor DHEA and sex hormones declining. In the resistance phase, low hormones reduce libido and energy, and may disturb the menstrual cycle. In the burnout phase, hormones and neurotransmitters are critically low, affecting the ability to think and act. Road to recovery A mix of mindset, lifestyle, diet, therapies and supplements is essential to mend adrenal fatigue. Olympic swimmer Lisa Forrest quit her career due to burnout,
and in her book Glide: Take the Panic out of Modern Living, she reveals that her top tools were “mindfulness, compassion, curiosity and joy.” Meditation techniques can reset automatic stress responses, so the nervous system relaxes with faith instead of reacting in fear. Observe a routine promoting harmonious rhythm, with gentle exercise, 7-8 hours of sleep (starting before 9.30pm), fresh air, deep breathing and enjoyable activities. Eat a restorative diet that comprises plentiful pure water, wholegrains, vegetables, seeds and ‘good’ fats, such as coconut oil, olive oil or ghee. Stabilise blood sugar levels by eating small, warm meals every three hours. Avoid overscheduling, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, hot spices, exposure to cold, high adrenaline activities, skipping meals and excessive screen time, and eliminate energy ‘drains’, such as tiresome people,
unnecessary duties, self-defeating thoughts and uncomfortable surroundings. Ahealthprofessionalmay suggest adrenal aids, such as cleansing practices, herbs, and nutritional supplements. Adaptogenic herbs which increase resilience and relaxation include ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) , cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) , holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) , licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) , maca (Lepidium meyenii) , rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) , schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) , Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) , rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) and tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) . Supplements to support recovery from adrenal fatigue include acetyl-L-carnitine, the B-group vitamin complex, lipoic acid, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D3, GABA, probiotics, selenium, ubiquinol and zinc. Caroline Robertson is a Sydney naturopath and homoeopath with 30 years of experience. Contact 0430 092 601 or info@carolinerobertson.com.au
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