Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands become overburdened by excess cortisol release and can no longer produce the proper levels of cortisol and other hormones necessary to maintain optimal health.

The adrenal glands produce over fifty different hormones including cortisol, DHEA, estrogen and progesterone.

Common Symptoms of adrenal fatigue:

  • Fatigue (especially upon awakening), with dips in energy throughout the day.

  • Mood instability

  • Increased energy or getting a second wind in the evening.

  • Craving sweet and salty food.

  • Reliance on caffeine to keep you going.

  • Weakened or compromise immune system.

  • Insomnia

  • Decreased libido

  • Depression

  • Anxiety, fear and stress

  • Achy joints

  • Hair lose

  • Panic attacks

  • Low blood pressure


Natural Treatments:

  • Replacing depleted hormones with natural and or bio-identical hormones.

  • Prioritizing sleep

  • Balancing blood sugar levels

  • Time out in the sunlight

  • Supplementation with adaptogens and supportive nutrients

  • Increasing healthy fats

  • Decreasing your sugar intake

  • Breathwork, meditation, yoga,

  • Laughter

  • Time in nature

  • Grounding or earthing

  • Dietary changes

  • Exercise carefully

  • And, of course, relax

We can support the body with all the above but more importantly we must address the root cause. These can be deep rooted belief systems and patterns that cause depletion and lack of self-love. Our body is simply a reflection of how we really feel. We need to learn to trust, let go and say no when needed. Baby steps are key here and a consistency to recognize when the patterns arise





Natural Herbs:

Skullcap: Hawaii Pharm organic alcohol free tincture

Lemon Balm: Vimergy tincture form

Eleuthero: Gaia herbs Pro

Astragalus: Hawaii Pharm alcohol free organic tincture

Ashwagandha: Gaia herbs Pro

Siberian ginseng: Global Healing % Ginseng liquid tincture

Rhodiola rose: Hawaii Pharm

Licorice root: Hawaii Pharm





Stress is just a normal part of life. You cannot avoid it. If you are feeling like it’s hard to get through your daily life, you might have adrenal fatigue. Using these tools and understanding what adrenal fatigue is and addressing the root cause will help you take your health back.