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Address adrenals and thyroid When the go-go-go lifestyle (including junk foods and poor sleep) becomes chronic, your adrenal glands—the grape-sized organs atop the kidneys—produce more of the stress hormone cortisol to help you power through. But when maxed-out adrenals can’t make enough cortisol to keep up with demand, that’s when adrenal fatigue may factor in. Although “there’s a wide gulf between mainstream and alternative practitioners regarding the existence of adrenal fatigue, the physiology of adrenal exhaustion resulting from chronic stress is well-supported,” says Robert Rountree, MD, Delicious Living’s medical editor. “I’m in the camp of doctors who believe it is a real problem, and I diagnose and treat it all the time.” Common symptoms, besides fatigue that’s not relieved by sleep, may include fuzzy thinking, dizziness, low libido, anxiety, and salty-food cravings. T e thyroid gland, closely linked to adrenal function, also infl uences your body’s energy and stress response by regulating metabolism, body temperature, sleep, and other functions. Hypothyroidism signs include fatigue, headaches, and sleep problems. If these symptoms mirror yours, ask your doctor to perform a cortisol saliva test to check for adrenal fatigue and to measure all three thyroid hormones: TSH, T4, and T3. Your practitioner can also rule out other more serious culprits, such as autoimmune disorders. T en reclaim your energy with these seven tips.
EAT THIS WAY
Most people should eat every three hours or so to keep metabolism stoked and blood sugar levels stable, says Ashley Koff, RD. Remember this simple formula: One serving of carbohydrates,
protein, or fats equals one hour of energy. Combine all three every time you eat, and choose the best quality nutrients each time, in the form found closest to the way the food exists in nature—an apple instead of apple juice, for example, or even better, an apple (fi ber and carbs) with a handful of almonds (protein and fats).
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