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Menopause and Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue, Health, menopause, Migraines, perimenopause, Weight Loss

Adrenal Fatigue and menopause are becoming more prevalent as we busy women are doing way too much and multi-tasking. OK, did you hear me?  The key word here is over doing while the body is going through a natural state of hormonal change.  We as women are so much more in tune with our bodies then men.  It’s just the way God created us.  I was unaware that there are three stages to adrenal fatigue.  It has stage 1, 2 and 3 and then Adrenal failure.  “But how could I have adrenal fatigue?  I don’t feel bad.  I’m not overweight.  I eat healthy.  I exercise.

From a simple Google search, you’ll find that the topic of adrenal fatigue is HUGE and could not be contained in one simple article. So for the sake of your time today, I will get right to the bottom line.  I am not a doctor so this is just my thoughts and opinions on this subject.

Some Not so Obvious Signs:

  • Woman Feeling UnwellGetting so tired you feel like crying.
  • Being very angry (on the inside) or crying when someone asks you to get up early for something or stay up late, etc…
  • Not being able to function past 9pm, which may be made into a joke…”oh I turn into a pumpkin at 9 o clock.”
  • Being easily frustrated by silly things like…people chewing, someone bumping into you, etc…
  • HATING loud noises with a passion.

Getting Professional Help

This is where your preference for the type of doctor will be a personal choice.  I would encourage you to find a naturopath physician.  I prefer to have a professional that will encourage the use of natural solutions, nutrition, and the whole body for healing, not just treat symptoms.   I so enjoy Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD.  In my opinion, she gets it and explains it in preschool terms and tells you how to get the help you need.  She is the ultimate professional MD.  Most insurance will cover this now!

Getting Natural Help

STOP drinking Coffee.  This was so important for me.  Nearly all adrenal help sources agree that getting off coffee is important for adrenal healing.  Coffee simulates your adrenals—which isn’t always a bad thing.  Coffee has many great benefits.  But for adrenal fatigue sufferers, drinking coffee may mask just how bad you feel.  You need to hear what your body it telling you.

Tulsi Tea is a great way to support energy levels without stimulants.  You can start with drinking 1-3 cups of Tulsi Tea each day.  Do a Google search, you’ll find lots of great info on this fabulous product.  I am a tea drinker so I try lots of different ones!

More Sleep is kind of a duh—but it’s a really big piece of healing your adrenals.   Just like everyone else says; get to bed by 10, sleep as late as life allows in the morning, and nap when needed.  This is a restoration period so use essential oils for sleep!

Sea Salt Water is another big help for the adrenals. Some say it helps others say it doesn’t.  I always say try it and keep doing it if you see improvement or just stop if you don’t.

Herbal Supplements like Licorice Root, Adrenal Herb Blends, and Essential oils such as bail, rosemary, clove and elevation are recommended.  As well as high quality supplements like Life Long Vitality.  Ultimately, the best thing you can do is get professional help so that you can choose the correct supplements for you.  But these are general things that usually help most people.

Stop the Emotional Stress

Step out of stressful situations.  Take up yoga or Pilates.   Listen to relaxing music.  Read a good book.  Get a massage.  Learn how to dial it down and pay attention to your body and mind.

Learn to say “no” to more things, people, etc…  This isn’t being mean or selfish.  I used to think it was mean for me to tell someone “no” –but I’ve learned that it’s not.  It’s actually mean to my family if I keep saying “yes” to everyone else.

So there you go–just the tip of the iceberg but hopefully something to get your mind thinking! I help people who are stuck, broke and unhealthy to create balance, time freedom and healthy thriving lives!  You can find me at www.livinglifeholistic.com or via email susano@livinglifeholistic.com

 

Is There an Upside to Stress?

Adrenal Fatigue

This is a tricky question because the answer is yes and no.  We need the powerful fight or flight hormones our bodies produce to help us with danger or situations that are unexpected.  Or say a deadline for school, work, or when the taxi cab driver almost runs you over in the crosswalk.  I was in Washington, D.C. yesterday and I felt this happen when a tour bus almost hit a kid who crossed without looking!  Our brains perceive physical or psychological stress, it then starts pumping cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine into the body.  Your heart beats faster, your blood pressure increases, your senses sharpen, and a rise in your blood glucose invigorates you.  You can feel all this happening and fast!  So this is a good thing.  It’s a small short term stress.  Here’s the key- balance.

The long term effect of too much stress is a break down in the body and you actually become sick.  Your immune system is taxed and now you find yourself dragging, lethargic, and you may be overeating or under eating.  Pay attention to your body’s stress meter and keep it from going to the underwhelmed or the overwhelmed.  Here are some signs to look for especially in menopause ~ mental fogginess, frequent colds, joints that ache, back pain, psoriasis, inflammation, weight gain or weight loss and over all lack of life.

I personally use many essential oils for stress and menopausal systems.  They can be life savers.  Remember that we all have stress in our lives.  The key is to find balance because stress is both good and bad all at the same time!  If you want to learn more about how I coach my clients with essential oils please check out my website at www.livinglifeholistic.com or email me at susano@livinglifeholistic.com

 

 

 

 

Healthy tips for Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue

This recipe is called the Adrenal Recovery Soup. The following vegetable soup recipe has proved helpful in adrenal support. This high-energy soup, called “Taz,” comes from Dolores S. Downey’s “Balancing body chemistry with nutrition” seminars. This is not a cure for adrenal support but just a suggestion on a recipe that might help. Put everything is a pot and cook on slow for one hour or more.

Adrenal Recovery Soup
• 16 oz. green beans
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 cup spring water
• 2 tbsp. raw honey
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth

The absolute best way to help adrenal fatigue is to change your diet and eliminate grains, legumes, and starchy vegetables. Grains contribute to adrenal fatigue, especially gluten grains. Avoid grains/gluten altogether, along with other high-glycemic foods. This helps alleviate the strain on the adrenal glands, which will also help lower cortisol levels since stressed adrenal glands release more cortisol. Eating lean meats and getting your Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats in balance should help reverse the fatty liver. As will eliminating sugars, especially fructose (high fructose corn syrup is very prevalent in processed foods and is one of the worst things you can consume), alcohol, and vegetable oils. I have eliminated wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, corn, sugar and artificial sweeteners in the past year. I have lost 27 pounds and I continue to lose weight but the best part is how great I feel. Here’s the challenge~are you ready to make the change?

I can be reached at www.livinglifeholistic.com for help with holistic health coaching with essential oils and more! Please comment and share this with those you know who maybe suffering from adrenal fatigue.