ADRENAL FATIGUE Part 2
The Root Cause?
Adrenal Fatigue is ultimately a result of chronic STRESS. When the body perceives stress in any capacity, the adrenals release hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These allow us to respond against the stress. But long term this low grade stress leads to serious issues.
Wondering what are some Signs of Adrenal Fatigue? You can find them here: Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
Being stressed means we are constantly taxing our adrenal glands to pump out more and more cortisol. Eventually it essentially depletes the adrenal gland function, compromises the whole hormone (endocrine) system, leading to HPA dysregulation.
It leads to stress on the Thyroid and the Reproductive organs, which is why many people start have issues with their metabolism and sex hormones when they have chronic stress and adrenal dysfunction.
Some Triggers & Types of Stress include:
Trauma (physical or mental)
Chronic disease
Emotional & Mental Stress: relationships, family, career, finances
Intense Physical Stress: excessive exercise, dieting or undereating
Chemical & Environmental Stress: conventional self care products, heavy metals, pollutants
Poor Diet: processed foods, conventional animal products, high sugar and inflammatory diet
Sleep deprivation
Lack of rest, recovery and self care rituals
Sudden life change or major stressor (new baby, death, move, school, job)
Negative or Toxic Environments (Work, Home)
Go-go-go Type A perfectionist mentality
Positive Stressors (yes!) Planning a wedding, a move, career promotion, a new family member etc.
How do we start healing our hormones and supporting our Adrenals?
Addressing the root causes
Removing & Reducing any stressors possible
Managing stressors in a healthy manner
Supportive lifestyle changes, including movement, rest, diet & supplementation
Stay tuned for Part 3, which will be all about Lifestyle Strategies to Love your Adrenals!
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