Do you wake up in the morning full of energy or still exhausted ? If this reflects how you feel it may be your hormones. Sometimes the constant stress of our busy lives deplete crucial hormones from the adrenal gland and we end up just plain tried. I sure sign of adrenal exhaustion is being tired in the morning. You may rally later in the day or get a second wind in the evening but the morning takes a great effort to get started. This can be especially true for health care professionals, teachers, working moms. Lots of jobs are non-stop and demanding, if you have one you understand. There are also some other signs you can look for: increased hunger, crave sweets/salt, irritable, poor concentration, tired but wired.
There is help even if you can’t get a vacation. Here are some tips to get your energy back.
Take Vitamin C – critical for adrenal health
Use whole food Pantothenic Acid –which is B5 to restore adrenals
Never use synthetic B vitamins – they make the adrenals worse!
Avoid sugar
Get plenty of protein and healthy fats in the diet
Take a complete multi-mineral formula
Pink Himalayan salt is supportive for adrenal function
One thing to remember, restoring your adrenal function takes time. Unless you are at rest are still stressing the hormones daily. Be patient and get your energy back!