Feed your adrenals

Adrenal fatigue is a condition affecting thousands of Australians due to stress, poor diet and a generally unbalanced lifestyle. It occurs when your body has been under stress for a prolonged period of time, which results in your adrenals becoming over-stimulated and exhausted. High cortisol levels over an extended period can wreak havoc with your body and can be detrimental to your immune function, digestion and hormonal balance. Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include cravings for salty or sugary food, low energy levels, brain fog and the inability to sleep at night. Other symptoms like weight gain, impaired immunity and hair loss may also be common.

Located on top of your kidneys, these walnut-sized glands produce hormones that help regulate your body’s functioning. Nourishing your adrenals is an essential part of looking after your overall health. They help your body burn fat and protein, regulate sugar and blood pressure and respond to stress. They are also responsible for producing cortisol, a hormone which is activated when your stress levels rise, which helps regulate blood pressure.

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