You go to sit at the computer and then your brain goes completely blank. Your brain feels like porridge and can’t seem to process even the simplest things. You were just about to do something but you can’t remember what that is. You just feel like a cloud is surrounding your whole head. This is the dreaded brain fog that is commonly associated … [Read more...]
Estrogen Dominance and Adrenal Fatigue
Unfortunately for women, both estrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue can be common, particularly when near, during, or after menopause. Estrogen dominance in menopause is not uncommon because our hormones do decline. However estrogen is counter balanced by progesterone and progesterone reduces by 75% from age 35-50, while estrogen only declines by … [Read more...]
Ashwaganda Adaptogenic Herb
Withania Somnifera, that’s the botanical name for adaptogenic herb, ashwaganda. Ashwaganda is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine where it is known for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and antioxidant benefits and has been used as a general health aid for many health conditions. Being an ‘adapotgen’ means it helps the body respond to stress in … [Read more...]
Is Adrenal Fatigue Real?
I recently had a friend say that she was questioned in a mothers group whether adrenal fatigue is actually real. She asked me if there was any peer reviewed research on the subject. Well of course if you are someone who suffers with adrenal fatigue then you will of course know that it is VERY real! It's true that mainstream medicine is slow to … [Read more...]
How Much Vitamin C For Adrenal Fatigue?
Did you know that the adrenal glands have the highest concentration of vitamin C than any other organ in the body? The pituitary gland involved in the HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-axis) also harbors high amounts of vitamin C, and all the tissues in our body need it too. When we are under stress the adrenals use up copious amounts of vitamin C in … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #52: Adrenal Fatigue: 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions
Adrenal fatigue is a stress condition that affects many more people than is currently diagnosed. In fact there are a lot of people who suffer but have no idea their ill health is related to poor adrenal function or stress. So in this podcast we talk about the 10 most commonly asked questions about adrenal fatigue. If you have a question about it … [Read more...]
Top 10 Questions About Adrenal Fatigue
As a health practitioner, adrenal fatigue and stress conditions are something I see quite often. In fact here at Good Food Eating one of our areas of specialty is nutrition and lifestyle management for adrenal fatigue and stress. Stress is such a big issue for us all, including myself at times. That's because we live in a very hectic world, don't … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #49: 7 Tips To Recognise Stress and 7 Tips To Relieve Stress
Today I wanted to talk about a topic that I’m sure we can all relate to and that is stress. Stress is a big issue for many in today’s modern world none of us are totally immune to stress because we are simply surrounded by it all the time. So in this podcast we'll share:7 tips to recognise stress so you can avoid burn out and total fatigueAnd … [Read more...]
Is Magnesium Good for Adrenal Fatigue?
Magnesium is an amazing mineral that many people tend to be deficient in. And when it comes to magnesium it is a good general supplement for adrenal fatigue. Why is that the case? "Mental and physical stress, with its related continuous flow of adrenaline, uses up magnesium rapidly, as adrenaline affects heart rate, blood pressure, vascular … [Read more...]
4 Simple Self Tests For Adrenal Fatigue
So you think you might have adrenal fatigue? Well in this post we are going to cover 4 simple self tests you can do at home to get closer to a definitive answer. If you want more info on adrenal health, grab a copy of my Adrenal Fatigue Handbook, it's jam packed with tips and tips to regain energy and vitality, fast! So let's dig into these self … [Read more...]
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