Chronic stress, an unhealthy diet, and general inflammation are all thought to contribute to it.
Here are the signs you might be dealing with them too.
The 3 stages of cortisol imbalance.
People often feel energized but in an edgy “wired” way.
Later in the day, some stressor kicks in, and they feel more awake.
Their cortisol peaks early, flattens out, but often has midday or early evening rise.
How to get back on track.
A strict no-carb diet can stress the body even more, worsening adrenal burnout.
So skip the cookies and cakes, but reach for the quinoa, lentils, and buckwheat.
Go to bed early.
Getting to bed before 11 p.m. is a must if your hormones are off.
Flood the adrenals with B vitamins.
B vitamins are great food for the adrenals.
- B12 and folate also support energy production.
*
4.
Opt for supplements that cool inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids, curcumin, and vitamin C are three that have anti-inflammatory properties.
*
5.
Vitamin D, selenium, magnesium, and zinc are all important for proper thyroid function and adrenal function.
*
6.
Build rest into your day.
When you’re dealing with exhaustion, sometimes a high-intensity cardio session can just burn you out more.
Instead, consider low-impact,hormone-friendly workoutssuch as Iyengar yoga and Pilates.
I would also recommend taking two 20-minute rest breaks a day.
They don’t necessarily need to be naps, but timeouts alone to breathe and restore.
What you perceive as “success” could be driving you into chronic stress territory.
Robin Berzin, M.D., is a functional medicine physician and the founder ofParsley Health.
She is also a certified yoga instructor and a meditation teacher, and has formally studied Ayurveda.
