Do you have any of the following?
Fatigue and weakness, especially in the morning or afternoon
Poor memory
Hormonal imbalance
Sweating for no reason
Craving for foods high in salt, sugar or fat
Increased allergies
Increased PMS or menopausal symptoms
Trouble waking in the morning – despite a good sleep
What causes the adrenal glands to work less effectively?
High stress
Chronic inflammation, pain, allergies, infection
Sleep deprivation
Light- cycle disruption (caused by working the night shift or going to bed late)
Poor food choices and nutritional deficiencies
Excessive exercise
Constant emotional stress – fear, anger, anxiety, guilt depression etc
Why should I have a consultation for this? Can’t I just take a supplement?
Taking a supplement will help, however there may be other factors involved which need to be addressed to help reduce your symptoms and start to rebuild your adrenal glands. Our body is complex and unique. A naturopath is trained to get to the cause of health issues and resolve them together with you. This usually includes addressing lifestyle, diet and exercise regime as well as supplementation.
Things to eat and do that will help increase serotonin and relieve stress:
Start the day with a green smoothie for an energy boost!
Eat more leafy green vegetables
Eat banana to boost serotonin
Eat walnuts – for omega 3 and brain health
Eat almonds for magnesium and brain
Eat oats to ease depression
Have a calming Epsom salts bath
Drink water!!! More energy – less stress
Spend time in nature
Walk…. Clears the mind and boosts serotonin
Smile to release happy hormones