@Skadi - Thank you for all of the wonderful information! I have determined...
I will share with you a synopsis of what I learned from the cooking for balance program. She has a protocol for adrenal fatigue:
Adrenal Fatigue Protocol
Include in your lifestyle:
Lots of healthy fats - Fat is important for maintaining proper hormone levels and sugar balance.
Vitamin C - she recommends a Vitamin C flush. I can look up the brand if you like.
A breakfast that includes protein, fat, and fiber. She recommends having a savory breakfast - nothing sweet or high carb. Eat within 1 hour of rising.
Sea Salt
Superfoods: Bone broth, lacto-fermented veggies, bone broth, veggie broth, sprouted food
Lots of sleep and slowing down.
Magnesium
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin E
For high cortisol levels, try rhodiola arashwaganda. For low cortisol levels, licorice and/or adrenal glandulars.
Avoid:
Stress - Easier said than done for us, but its super important. For stress we can't avoid, we should manage or reframe it. Also avoid environmental/physical stress - toxins, over exertion, food intolerances.
Blood Sugar fluctuation
Caffine
Alcohol
Excessive Exercise
She also recommends pinpointing food intolerances, balancing blood sugar, and cultivating a healthy liver before doing the protocol. She has step by step plans for all of that. It really is a lot. We are already under tremendous stress, so I just try to consider all of the suggestions and pick out what I feel will work for me and what I can handle.
Taken from Hormones Balance Website (Members Only Area)
I also love making a Tulsi or Holy Basil tea.
