Adrenal Fatigue
Always consult with your doctor before changing your food or fitness habits!
Exercise Recommendations
- Walking is priority
- LISS cardio (low intensity steady state), 2-4x/week
- Strength training, moderate weights, 2-3x/week IF feels good and recovery is good BUT no pushing! Max 15-30 min
- Avoid HIIT, metcons,
- Avoid long cardio, like running
Nutrition Recommendations
- Avoid: inflammatory foods (gluten may trigger)
- Limit artificial sweeteners, preservatives, to reduce stress on the adrenals
- Eliminate or decrease caffeine, use herbal teas instead; eliminate/reduce alcohol
- Lots of fibrous vegetables, starchy vegetables
- High quality and organic meats
- Good quality fats (coconut, avocado, olive and oils made of them)
Lifestyle Recommendations
- Rest & recovery are a priority
- Daily mindfulness practice, could be meditation, grounding, journaling, deep breathing – the goal is to bring cortisol down
- Sleep as much as possible, but at least 8 hours at night
- You “sleep” yourself out of Adrenal Fatigue!
Supplement Recommendations
- Ashwagandha- reduces cortisol (evening)
- Rhodiola – increase stamina (morning)
- Schisandra- balancing effect
- Holy Basil
- Magnesium Glycinate
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin C