Adrenal fatigue: what it is, how to eat and behave

The so-called “adrenal fatigue” in Italian known as adrenal fatigue is a syndrome on which science is still debated: does it exist, or is it a simple effect of chronic overexertion? Who coined this term is Dr. Wilson, a chiropractor, who in 1998 spoke for the first time about the existence of an adrenal fatigue syndrome. According to this thesis , the adrenal glands at some point secrete too much cortisol and stress hormones in reaction to the person’s chronic physical and mental stress. As a response, the body becomes addicted to cortisol itself, that is, a resistance to cortisol occurs, so the body gets used to high levels of cortisol, accusing its negative effects in chronic form.

ADRENAL FATIGUE: THE SYMPTOMS
Among these negative effects we remember adrenal fatigue we find:tendency to gain weight, low metabolism, fatigue and tiredness regardless of sleep time, resistance to stress, difficulty falling asleep at night, tendency to swollen stomach, indigestion and flatulence, inability of the body to retain sodium, depression, headache o frequent dizziness, mood disturbances, decreased productivity in the early afternoon followed by late evening euphoria, inability to wake up in the morning, blood pressure problems (low or high), low blood sugar and frequent hypoglycemic problems, low body temperature , tendency to develop food intolerances and allergies, tendency to have infections, decreased libido, tendency to exhaustion when exercising, poor reactivity in general. In women, cycle disorders occur,

ADRENAL FATIGUE: THE DIET
1) Take supplements of glutamine, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamins of group B.
2) Identify the foods that give us digestive problems: especially pay attention to a diet too rich in gluten, casein, packaged foods, foods that are too high in sugar or refined, alcohol, caffeine and other exciting substances. 3) Eat adequate proteins, from legumes, locally farmed meat and fish , eggs, cheeses only from raw milk or a few aged cheeses. Avoid soy products. 4) Take probiotics, algae, vegetables and low-sugar fruit. 5) Have breakfast 6) Salt your meals with sea salt 7) Have balanced meals with a low glycemic load

8) Drink water during the day
9) Avoid vegetable oils other than olive and coconut, or at least use butter or ghee.
10) Take probiotics.
In addition to these interventions, it is necessary to reduce all sources of stress, avoid exercising too often, avoid drastic and low-calorie diets, walk to reduce stress but also a sedentary lifestyle.