{"id":9929,"date":"2017-11-03T22:19:53","date_gmt":"2017-11-04T03:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tcmetabolism.com\/?p=9929"},"modified":"2025-12-24T00:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:32:38","slug":"put-your-adrenal-fatigue-to-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/put-your-adrenal-fatigue-to-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Put Your Adrenal Fatigue to Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]When you\u2019re tired but can\u2019t sleep, you pop a pill.<\/p>\n<p>But what do you do when your adrenal glands aren\u2019t at their peak\u2014when exhaustion, brain fog, and illness persist? Is there a magic tablet to take? A simple solution to swallow? Believe it or not, there is, but it\u2019s only a short-term fix to a potentially long-term problem.<\/p>\n<p>The stress of\u00a0<a href=\"\/is-metabolic-adaptation-holding-you-back\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">metabolic adaptation<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, chemical exposure, food allergies, and\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"\/when-your-health-hinges-on-your-hormones\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">hormonal imbalance<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span>can overwork your adrenal glands, and many people are quick to take adrenal adaptogens for this fatigue.\u00a0Similar to\u00a0whipping a horse for a burst of speed, these herbs will certainly boost function in the short term, but what happens when you stop taking them? You\u2019re back to square one\u2014sick and tired.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>How to Boost Adrenal Function Naturally<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>If an eyelash is stuck in your eye, you don\u2019t use eye drops or take aspirin for the irritation. You remove the offending eyelash. The same goes for\u00a0<a href=\"\/is-sleep-making-you-tired\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">adrenal fatigue<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. You must remove the aggravating factors to improve your glands\u2019 overall function. Because the longer you continue making poor lifestyle choices, the more your body struggles to recuperate from physical and emotional stress.<\/p>\n<p>The causes of adrenal fatigue vary, but taking small steps can hugely benefit how your glands function. Here are three ways to do just that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Improve your diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Adrenal recovery and a healthy diet go hand in hand. Start by removing foods and ingredients that tax your adrenals, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caffeine:<\/strong> Can lead to sleeplessness, causing adrenal wear and tear<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates:<\/strong> Increase blood sugar levels and inflammation as the adrenals are forced to release more cortisol<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrogenated oils:<\/strong> Vegetable oils are highly inflammatory, leading to adrenal inflammation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar and artificial sweeteners:<\/strong> Overconsumption causes a rapid rise and fall in blood sugar levels, and forces the adrenals to release cortisol to bring your blood sugar levels back up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next, introduce foods that are high in fat and low\u00a0in sugar, and packed with nutrients and fiber, including:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8496\" style=\"width: 371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/is-metabolic-adaptation-holding-you-back\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8496\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8496\" src=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots, tomatoes, kale nuts, strawberries\" width=\"371\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes-680x449.jpg 680w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/carrot-kale-walnuts-tomatoes.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A healthy diet can improve adrenal function. (Photo: Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n<li>Bone broth<\/li>\n<li>Coconut & Coconut oil<\/li>\n<li>Cruciferous veggies<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Ginseng<\/li>\n<li>Kelp and seaweed<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<li>Olives<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt<\/li>\n<li>Seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Exercise\u2026but not too much<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Physical activity is great for the mind and body, but overdoing it and cause your adrenals to underperform. Over-exercising can create an inflammatory buildup in the body, leading to water retention. Next thing you know, you\u2019re stuck at the same weight for months, looking a lot puffier than you remembered.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9931\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/put-your-adrenal-fatigue-to-bed\/dont_overexercise\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9931\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9931\" src=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman lifting a barbell\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise-680x450.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dont_overexercise.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Over-exercising can push your adrenal glands to the limit. (Photo by Isabella Mendes via Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering if you\u2019re overtraining, consider taking advantage of the revolutionary InBody technology available at Twin Cities Metabolism, which measures fluid retention, the first sign of overtraining (more on that in an upcoming blog post!).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Avoid chemicals and toxins<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In our busy world of instant gratification and convenience, it\u2019s difficult to completely avoid chemical stressors\u2014but you can limit exposure. At home, choose fresh foods over microwaveable, ultra-processed meals with preservatives and fillers. Stop loading up on over-processed red meats that are high in hormones and lacking nutrition. Choose grass-fed beef, and free-range turkey or chicken instead, and consume them in moderation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Test and Address Adrenal Fatigue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect your adrenals are being pushed beyond their limit, a quick saliva and\/or blood test for cortisol and DHEA can provide a diagnosis. But to get to the cause\u2014the previously mysterious root of your adrenal fatigue\u2014you\u2019re going to need additional testing. Fortunately, Twin Cities Metabolism has seen it all, and we know what to look for.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take charge of your adrenal fatigue once and for all? We\u2019re ready to guide you. <a href=\"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tc2march5\/contact\/\">Get in touch.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]When you\u2019re tired but can\u2019t sleep, you pop a pill. But what do you do when your adrenal glands aren\u2019t at their peak\u2014when exhaustion, brain fog, and illness persist? Is there a magic tablet to take? A simple solution to swallow? 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