Home Remedies for Adrenal Fatigue

Home Remedies for Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal Fatigue is a stress-related condition that occurs when your adrenal glands, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland are functioning below their optimal level. It is typically the result of chronic physical or emotional stress. Adrenal Fatigue results in symptoms like a weakened immune system, low energy levels, an inability to handle stressful situations, and cravings for salty or sugary foods.

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The Three Stages Of Adrenal Fatigue
There are three stages of adrenal fatigue. Each one is associated with a different type of cortisol imbalance, and typically people progress from stage 1 to stage 3 sequentially over time. 

Stage 1: Wired and tired 
This stage is characterized by high cortisol levels, especially at night, leading to insomnia, insulin resistance and abdominal weight gain. People often feel energized but in an edgy "wired" way.

Stage 2: Stressed and tired
In this stage, many people wake up early in the morning (often around 3am) and are unable to fall back asleep. 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.

Stage 3: Burnout
This stage is characterized by exhaustion regardless of hours slept, a flat cortisol curve, and in some cases low DHEA and thyroid hormone levels. My patient was in stage three — a dangerous place to be because it's associated with higher risk of autoimmune disease.

Steps to Heal Adrenal Fatigue

Vitamin B-Complex
Several B vitamins play an important role in cell metabolism to keep your energy level high.

Vitamin B5 helps produce the coenzyme A, which aids cellular respiration and the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Vitamin B6 helps create adrenal hormones, while B12 helps with energy production, cell repair and the maintenance of red blood cells.Hence, improving your metabolic pathways by giving your body the much-needed B vitamins can easily boost your energy levels and alleviate adrenal fatigue.

Eat foods high in B vitamins like whole grains, beans, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products.
You can also opt to take B-complex supplements that have the right balance of different important B vitamins. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dosage.

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Follow the adrenal diet.
This means getting rid of foods that you are sensitive to and foods that cause inflammation, and eating lots of brightly colored vegetables, lean clean protein, and whole grain gluten-free carbs.

In my patient's case this meant eliminating dairy, which it turned out she was sensitive to, eating more vegetables, and eating more carbs. A strict no-carb diet can stress the body even more, worsening adrenal burnout. Of course, we didn't tell her to eat cookies and cakes, but rather quinoa, lentils and buckwheat.

Licorice Root
Licorice root is one of the best adaptogen herbs for regulating cortisol levels. It contains glycyrrhizin acid, which inhibits cortisol breakdown, thereby helping restore normal levels of this hormone. The herb also boosts levels of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), another stress-fighting hormone. In a 2011 study published in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, researchers found that licorice helps the body regulate cortisol, which in turn gives your adrenal glands a break.

Apart from stimulating hormone production, it also helps maintain energy levels and increases endurance.

Add 1 teaspoon of licorice powder to a cup of hot water. Cover, let it steep for 10 minutes and strain it. Drink this tea 2 or 3 times a day for a week.
You can also take a licorice supplement, after consulting your doctor.
Note: Do not use licorice in excess, as it can raise your blood pressure level.

Coconut Oil
Virgin, organic coconut oil is a well-balanced fat that can help fight adrenal fatigue and keep your energy level high.

The healthy fats, especially medium-chain triglycerides, in coconut oil are digested easily and used as a form of direct energy. It also helps sustain energy levels. When taken in moderation, it also helps reduce abdominal fat, which increases adrenal fatigue.

Eat 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin coconut oil daily. You can add it to your smoothies or your morning coffee. You can also use it in your baked goods.
Also, use coconut oil to practice oil pulling every morning to keep your body free from toxins. You can read the complete procedure of oil pulling in this article.

Go to bed early.
Getting to bed before 11pm is a must in any stage of adrenal fatigue. Many people get a second cortisol surge after 11pm, which further disrupts sleep patterns.

Flood the adrenals with B vitamins.
B vitamins (B5 and B6 in particular) are food for the adrenals and can be low in a high-fat, low-carb diet. B12 and folate also help with energy production.

Cool inflammation.
Using omega-3 fatty acids, curcumin, and vitamin C supplements we lowered her systemic inflammation levels allowing the adrenals to recover.