SIGNS YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE

Women's Health
Written By Sarah Elisabeth

🌻 Signs you’re struggling with adrenal fatigue:

  • Fatigue but difficulty sleeping

  • Reliance on caffeine & sugary snacks

  • Anxiety & low mood

  • Trouble coping with stress

  • Low libido

  • Irregular periods or PMS

  • Brain fog

  • Low immunity

  • Salt cravings

  • Low blood pressure

🌻 What is adrenal fatigue?

Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis refers to the interaction between the hypothalamus, adrenals & pituitary gland. Together they regulate; blood sugar, appetite, sleep, memory, mineral balance, blood pressure & more.

Your body is designed to handle acute stressors, but when this becomes chronic, it can lead to dysregulation.

🌻 What causes it?

  • Being 'go go go' ALL the time

  • Stress

  • Lack of boundaries

  • Lack of sleep/sleep hygiene

  • Poor diet

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Gut issues

  • Constant stimulation

🌻 What can you do?

  • Understand the root cause

  • Quit dieting & under eating

  • Consume nutrient dense foods regularly

  • Increase micronutrients

  • Ditch the stressful workouts & move in a way that feels restorative

  • Adopt a stress management routine

Want someone to walk you through the process? If you’re ready to transform your health & your life, check out the ways to work together or book in for a free connection call.

Sarah xx

Sarah Elisabeth
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