Adrenal Fatigue:
Conquer Adrenal Fatigue
Naturally - Reset Your
Metabolism, Regain Energy
And Hormone Balance In Just
7 Days!
 
Table Of Contents
 

Introduction
Chapter 1 – An In-Depth Look at Your
Adrenal System
Chapter 2 – Diet and Exercise
Chapter 3 – Adrenal Herbs
Chapter 4 – Vitamins
Chapter 5 – Stress Relief—a Preventative
Measure
Chapter 6 – Sleep Habits: A Necessary
Change
Chapter 7 – When You Should Seek
Outside Help
Conclusion
Introduction
 
Adrenal fatigue is a difficult malady to suffer through; while
many afflictions have the promise of a swift end, and
correspondingly speedy recovery, adrenal fatigue can
persist well past a virus or bacteria’s lifespan.
Also unlike many illnesses, adrenal fatigue tends to hide;
because it is not yet recognized as a separate condition by
western medicine, doctors and patients alike tend to
misdiagnose or inaccurately identify the root cause of
adrenal fatigue symptoms.
 
What Exactly Is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a state in which your adrenal glands
function below the normal level. The most common
symptom of this malady is extreme exhaustion—exhaustion
that often requires stimulants such as caffeine or overcome.
Mentally, many adrenal fatigue sufferers experience
difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering, and
difficulty feeling “up”—again, usually due to exhaustion.
In addition to feeling tired or blue, adrenal fatigue causes
seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as salty and sweet
cravings, constant feelings of inadequacy, and increased
frustration.
Although these might seem like personality quirks rather
than symptoms of an illness, fatigued adrenal glands are
responsible for a host of issues.
 
Risk Factors
Certain men and women are more susceptible to this illness
than others. The most notable example is individuals who
tend to feel stressed or anxious on a regular basis.
Over time, severe stress or anxiety tax the adrenals, leading
to a broken-down, and overwhelmed system. Aside from
stress, fatigue can be caused by a poor diet, a nonexistent
exercise routine, and even a life-changing event such as a
death in the family, a job loss, or a new baby. Whatever the
root cause, adrenal fatigue typically exacerbates the issue.
If poor diet and exercise are the root cause, for instance,
exhaustion will further encourage you to lie in bed, and
resort to the easiest food choices available.
This is why it is so import to combat adrenal fatigue; once
its symptoms have taken hold, it takes an incredible amount
of willpower and dedication to restore your adrenal glands
to their former glory.
 
Adrenal Fatigue and Other Illness
Because this particular malady places stress on the body’s
adrenal system—the system responsible for the production
of numerous hormones—a large number of related illnesses
can begin to crop up.
If the body’s hormones are not in balance, for instance,
illnesses such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and
cancer have an opportunity to take hold in the body.
Although this may initially seem alarming, do not worry: in
the following pages, you will be given the tools to boost
your adrenal glands, and send your body on its way to
recovery.
 
Why Seven Days?
Your body has rhythms to its processes—among these
rhythms are time codes, typically found in groupings of
three, seven, and ten. For some, the process could take as
little as three days, for others it could take ten, and for still
others, the process could take several months.
In seven days, however, you have all of the tools you need
to begin repairing your adrenal glands, with adequate time
for your body to react and adjust to each new protocol.
 
Chapter 1 – An In-Depth Look at Your
Adrenal System
 
In the introduction, we briefly discussed the adrenal glands,
and their function. A more in-depth look, however, is
required to understand exactly how this system functions,
and why it is such a large problem when its functions go
awry.
 
The Adrenal Glands
Adrenal glands are small glands situated near the kidneys.
Although they are small, they are powerhouses of
production, and are responsible for creating hormones that
regulate metabolism, mineral balance, and blood volume—
all of which are integral to the body’s overall function.
If these small, triangular glands are struggling to perform,
the rest of the body will follow suit.
Aside from these large-scale functions, the adrenal glands
produce sex hormones and assist in releasing the hormones
needed to properly absorb nutrients from food.
Understandably, then, the failure of the adrenal glands to
properly (and adequately) perform their tasks leads to some
potentially catastrophic outcomes.
 
The Chicken or the Egg Conundrum
The adrenals are, in some part, also responsible for the
production of hormones involved in stress and stress
responses.
It is a matter of debate, then, whether high stress levels are
a cause of adrenal fatigue, or a symptom—though most
diagnosticians would argue it is a mix of the two—a circular
pattern, if you will; stress encourages adrenal fatigue which,
in turn, generates more stress.
Stress-induced fatigue is not a simple matter, as it is not
necessarily the result of someone who sits at home all day,
playing through worst-case scenarios; instead, adrenal
fatigue is often jump-started by the stressors associated
with large-scale life events, such as death, birth, and loss
(such as the loss of a job, a home, or a marriage).
These external circumstances can wreak havoc upon the
adrenal system, resulting in a flood of stress hormones, and
a significant dip in the body’s ability to handle day-to-day
tasks.
 
Fatigue Stages
Most men and women willing to acknowledge adrenal
fatigue as a medical issue also acknowledge the presence of
three separate stages of fatigue. The first seems innocuous;
rather than experiencing exhaustion 24/7, first-stage
sufferers are either tired or wired—there is no middle
ground.
This is typically exemplified by a lifestyle where you are
either at home, relaxing, or on the go. Although this may
seem normal—and it can be, for a time—the body is not
designed to function in highs and lows this way, and it is
often a symptom of the beginning stages of fatigued
adrenals.
Stage two doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down, but it
does mean losing of the “wired” feeling, usually replaced by
anxiety. Although the anxiety may be directed toward
something in particular, many stage two sufferers find
themselves anxious for no apparent reason.
Rather than feeling anxious as a response to a stressful
situation, these people feel anxious around-the-clock, with
no immediate catalyst.
Stage three is the stage in which most people finally seek
help. In this stage, the sufferer no longer has energy to be
wired or stressed, and is simply exhausted.
Some people in this stage are so tired, it is quite literally a
struggle to get out of bed each day, and a single day cannot
go by without the use of some sort of aid, such as coffee,
soda, or tea.
Ideally, of course, you would seek treatment—self
treatment, at least—in the first stage. However, because it
is seemingly innocent in the first stage (and even the
second), most sufferers do not look for help until fatigue has
truly set in. Do not fear, however; hope is not lost.
Though it may require more dedication and time, even third-
stage adrenal fatigue sufferers have the capacity to return
to a healthy, happy, and normal life.
Chapter 2 – Diet and Exercise
 
The first step in tackling adrenal fatigue is, arguably, the
most difficult; because most sufferers have little to no
energy, the prospect of cooking meals from scratch and
exercising seems impossible.
This is particularly true of men and women who have
suffered from some form of fatigue for long periods of time.
Failing to implement this step will halt the healing process
entirely, however, so it is absolutely essential to spent some
time and effort here.
 
First Up: Diet
Because adrenal fatigue has countless different catalysts,
depending upon the person and their situation, there is no
one-size-fits-all diet to support the adrenal glands. Instead,
there is a series of steps to follow to find your personal
dietary tweaks.
To begin, keep a food diary for seven days. Eat as you
normally would, for all meals of the day, and catalogue how
you feel following each meal. Drinks are important, too.
For instance, let’s say you have a piece of toast and a glass
of milk for breakfast. Be sure to evaluate not only your
body’s response to the toast, but its response to the milk.
After seven days, evaluate what foods caused a stir in your
body’s chemistry. Did you feel bloated after eating wheat
toast? Consider cutting gluten, for the time being. Did a
grilled cheese make your stomach churn?
Lactose intolerance may be the culprit. Did a sautéed
vegetable blend cause looser stool than usual? Perhaps
olive oil is one of your sensitivities. Whatever the case,
promptly remove the foods that caused upsets from your
diet.
These foods—at least for now—are triggering sensitivities in
your body, placing stress not only on your digestive system,
but on your adrenal glands.
Foods to Add
While eliminating foods, begin to add rich, healthy foods
into your diet. Typically, these include fruits and vegetables
(a wide variety of color is key in eating fruits and veggies),
well-curated protein (hormone and antibiotic-free meats),
and whole grains (gluten free grains such as rice, if you
discover a wheat sensitivity).
These foods are nutrient-dense and will provide your body
with much-needed vitamins and minerals.
Although it may be tempting to cut corners here, do not. If
you cannot buy fresh, buy frozen—but do not purchase and
consume prepared food. Prepared food is usually full of
preservatives and chemicals—all of which are difficult to
process and digest, and will continue to tax your body.
 
Foods to Avoid
Refined sugar will always be a giant “no” for men and
women seeking health, as will processed foods. Both contain
chemicals and processes that destroy most of the nutrients
found in food.
Processed bread, for instance, breaks down wheat until it
hardly resembles whole wheat, and places additional stress
on the gastrointestinal system as it struggles to determine
exactly what it is eating.
Sadly, for some, caffeine is best avoided until stressors and
adrenal issues are resolved. Although most would argue that
caffeine is not, in and of itself, problematic, it does cause
jittery, unsettled sensations in the body—sensations that
might not, in a typical person, be problematic, but prove
harmful for men and women prone to anxiety.
If stress is a significant issue in your life, caffeine
undoubtedly needs to receive the ax.
Bleached foods are also best avoided, ranging from
bleached rice, to bleached flour and eggs. Although these
substances have been ruled safe by the FDA, some harmful
effects have been observed, again due to the body’s natural
processes not quite knowing what to make of bleached
foods.
 
Next: Exercise
If you are suffering heartily from adrenal fatigue, adding
exercise should not mean training for a marathon, or
attending hour-long aerobics classes. Instead, begin with
walking at a brisk pace for 20-30 minutes, three times per
week.
Gradually increase your time and frequency, until you are
able to walk 30-45 minutes, 5 days per week. From there,
with a doctor’s approval, you may begin incorporating more
taxing workouts, such as weight training, running, and
intense cardio.
As you begin a new exercise routine, be sure to listen to
your body. Although adrenal fatigue means getting your
wires crossed, to some degree, you should still be able to
tell when you have had enough. If your breath is too difficult
to catch, you need to take it a little easier—perhaps starting
with a 10-15 minute walk.
If your chest feels tight, or your muscles are seizing, you
again need to dial down your exercise attempts, and
incorporate stretching to allow your body to warm up before
walking.
This particular portion of treatment can be difficult; if you
are uncomfortable walking in your neighborhood, for
instance, the prospect of exercise can cause additional
stress.
If you attend a gym, the possibility of passing out or failing
might instill fear in you, again causing stress. If either of
these are the case, feel free to begin with an in-home
exercise routine (there are mile-long walk videos available
for purchase) to build strength and confidence.
 
Exercises to Include
Although you should never jump head-first into any new
exercise program without the go-ahead from your doctor,
there are some forms of exercise that lend themselves to
stress relief.
As stated, walking is an excellent choice, as it is easy to do,
is almost universally accessible, it is gentle upon your body,
and it stimulates your circulatory system. Even if your walk
consists of entirely flat terrain, a consistent devotion to
walking will help your body renew and repair itself.
If you have begun walking and want to amp up your
exercise, without getting too intense, consider yoga. Yoga
can be done in a gym, a studio, or at home, and is an
excellent therapeutic practice.
Yoga focuses on breath and stability, serving the dual
function of strengthening exercise and calming practice.
Although some yoga poses can be quite advanced, there are
numerous poses, flows, and classes dedicated to providing
beginners with simple, easy-to-follow poses and exercises.
 
Exercises to Avoid
Although exercise is largely beneficial, some forms of
exercise may prove too taxing for a body plagued by
adrenal fatigue. These include sprinting, large-scale cardio
workouts, and heavy weight workouts.
While these are noble goals to aspire to once you have
healed, jumping into such powerful forms of exercise may
actually cause more harm to your adrenal glands, rather
than supporting them.
If, after your treatment protocol, you notice that you recover
from exercise more quickly, and your muscles are able to
rehabilitate within a day or two, you may begin to add in
more strenuous forms of exercise.
Although no form of exercise is truly “bad,” there are some
types of exercise that are just too difficult for an adrenally-
overworked body to tolerate. If, at any point, you feel you
cannot handle the intensity level of your workout, stop, rest,
and save the remainder of your workout for another time.
Chapter 3 – Adrenal Herbs
 
Before you begin your seven-day journey, look into herbs
frequently used for adrenal fatigue. A word of caution, here:
herbs are not innocuous. Just as not all pharmaceutical
medicines are safe for use by anyone, herbs are not entirely
devoid of danger.
It is important, then, to consult a well-known company, or a
legitimate wellness practice before blindly adding herbal
remedies to your repertoire.
That being said, there are countless herb companies with
ready-made blends created to provide relief from maladies
such as adrenal fatigue. The most common ingredients
include wild yam root, licorice root, and eleuthero root—all
of which assist in strengthening and restoring the adrenal
glands.
Although it is certainly possible to create your own tinctures,
doing so will require a lot of advanced notice. A tincture is
created through submerging the herbs in question in a
solution designed to extract the herb’s medicinal properties
—typically using vodka or brandy.
The herbs are left to sit in a cool, dark place for as long as
several months before the tincture is ready for use. For this
reason, if you decide to implement tinctures in your healing
protocol, you will likely need to find a company with ready-
to-use blends.
Herbs can also be used in the form of tea. If the prospect of
using a tincture makes you uneasy—or consuming an
alcohol-based medicine is impossible, consider using tea to
support your adrenals.
Many grocery stores are equipped with adrenal-aiding
herbs, including licorice root and astragalus root. Drinking
these teas with your breakfast and dinner will provide some
support to your ailing adrenals.
Finally, if neither tinctures nor tea are available, consider
taking herbs the traditional way: in a capsule. With a
capsule, you need not worry about a poor taste or
questionable base—you simply imbibe the herb, and wait for
it to work its magic.
Although herbs are not miracle workers, capable of
completely repairing your damaged adrenals at a moment’s
notice, you should start to notice a difference in your seven-
day protocol.
It might be subtle, but herbal supplements are powerful
tools to have at your disposal, and may provide a small
boost of energy you were not previously capable of having.
Once again, though, herbs can interfere with
pharmaceutical drugs, and should not be taken without
caution. If you are taking medication for any sort of ailment
or chronic condition, check with your doctor before adding
any form of herbal treatment; some herbs can interfere
dangerously with pharmaceuticals, so it is always better to
be safe than sorry.
If you do go this route, be sure to let your doctor know
exactly what is contained in your tincture, tea, or
supplement, so he/she can accurately advise you regarding
the safety of your new routine.
Chapter 4 – Vitamins
 
Although you will, ideally, get a majority of your required
vitamins through your diet, this expectation is often
unrealistic, due to the high demands placed on men and
women from day to day.
Enter: vitamins. Vitamins are highly-concentrated sources of
nutrients your body needs to function properly, and are
excellent to use for adrenal support.
 
Most Important Supplements to Add
First and foremost, you should be taking a high-quality
probiotic. Probiotics take some of the pressure off of the rest
of the body, by ensuring that your gut flora is high in good
bacteria.
Good bacteria assists in maintaining balance in the gut,
increasing nutrient absorption, regulating bowel
movements, and properly digesting food. This is pivotal,
because regular bouts of diarrhea and other unhealthy
bowel movements drain the body of much-needed moisture
and nutrients, resulting in stressed adrenals.
Next, be sure to take your B vitamins. B vitamins are
responsible for many of the body’s functions, but are most
notably responsible for increasing energy. As someone with
stressed adrenals, you are in no position to turn down
additional energy.
Magnesium is another mineral that far too many people are
deficient in. Magnesium helps with, among other things,
muscle function, nerve function, and digestion. Magnesium
deficiency is frequently the culprit for unexplained muscle
cramping and weakness, and irregular bowel movements.
Supplementing this powerful vitamin can increase your
strength and agility (alongside exercise, of course), and help
you develop a more regular bowel movement schedule.
Right up there with magnesium is selenium, a mineral
responsible for preventing cellular damage. As your
adrenals begin to falter and fail, your body takes on more
toxins and more damage—damage that cannot heal fully
without an adequate amount of selenium. Add selenium to
your daily vitamin and mineral intake to give your adrenals
a rest.
A multivitamin is going to be your best bet in ensuring you
get all of the necessary vitamins and minerals into your
diet. Although multivitamins vary, somewhat, in what they
include, most are built based upon the most common needs
and deficiencies.
Multivitamins come in pill form, but can also be found in
powder form—powder that can be added to your morning
smoothie with little to no alteration in taste.
As you incorporate vitamins into your seven-day healing
protocol, be aware that not all vitamins are created equal;
although price does not necessarily determine the quality of
a supplement, the source of the supplement should,
certainly, be taken into consideration.
Before purchasing the cheapest option available from your
local grocery store, do a bit of research to find a company
that best suits your needs, your lifestyle, and your goals.
Some companies, for instance, harvest only organic plants
and extracts, while others use traditional extraction
methods.
Still others use animal gelatin in their caps, while their
competitors use vegetarian-friendly capsules. With so much
to consider, check out all of your options before selecting
your preferred supplement brand.
 
Chapter 5 – Stress Relief—a
Preventative Measure
 
Although stress is not always enough, on its own, to cause
adrenal fatigue, it certainly doesn’t help. Over the course of
your seven-day treatment, do your best to minimize stress.
Although many stressful situations cannot be avoided
altogether, there are methods to counteract the stressful
portion of the situation.
 
Method One: Breathing
Breathing seems like a no-brainer, right? However, there is a
difference between the unconscious breath you suck in to
survive, and a careful, steady breathing pace to calm your
nerves and ease your heart.
Deep breathing is often practiced most easily while lying
down. If you can’t lie down, that is fine; it isn’t a
requirement, but a matter of comfort. As you take deep
breaths, close your eyes, and focus on your belly.
You should be able to feel your belly rising steadily and
smoothly. If it helps, you can count to four, both on the
inhale and the exhale.
As you inhale, breathe through your nose, until you cannot
possibly take in any more air. Then, slowly exhale through
your mouth, pushing out every last bit of breath that you
can. Start again.
This type of breathing allows your body to slow down and
relax, and gives you the opportunity to change your focus
inward, rather than facing external pressures.
 
Method Two: Exercise
This method is not for everyone; for some, exercise is a
source of stress or pain, rather than a soothing effort. If,
however, you find exercise therapeutic, consider going for a
run, lifting some weights, or doing a quick series of yoga
poses following a stressful situation.
Although you may not be able to bust out a yoga mat in the
middle of the office during a stressful work day, you can
start or end your day with exercise to unwind, burn excess
nervous energy, and give your body a little boost of
endorphins.
Typically, exercises that require focus and stillness are
advisable for therapeutic effect, but feel free to engage in a
quick Zumba workout or other fast-paced choice.
 
Method Three: Spa Conditions
The most common method of relaxation: heat and water. If
you feel yourself growing stressed—or even panicked—
consider taking a time out, and drawing yourself a bath.
Perhaps some soothing music, dim lighting, and a book will
help—or just some time to be quiet and reflect.
Whatever the conditions, make sure that this time is set
aside for you. This is not a time to watch TV, make to-do
lists, or pore over all that you have to get done in the
coming weeks.
Instead, this is a time to be still, be calm, and listen to your
body. If you have muscles that are tense, or areas of your
body that seem to be carrying excess weight, take this
opportunity to give yourself a light massage.
 
Method Four: Essential Oils
Essential oils are growing increasingly popular—and with
good reason. Whether your use your oils via a diffuser or
transdermally, there are countless oils and oil combinations
designed to ease tension and stress and promote relaxation.
The most commonly used relaxation oil is lavender.
Lavender can be dropped into a bath, placed inside of
lotion, or placed directly on the feet or temples. Lavender
promotes relaxation and has often been shown to improve
sleeping patterns that have gone amiss.
Although lavender is the most well-known relaxation oil,
there are countless others, including cedarwood, rose,
frankincense, chamomile, and vanilla. Most of these can be
found at your local grocery store (though they are usually
“cut” with another oil), or they can be ordered through
specialty stores online.
 
Method Five: TLC
Perhaps the most frequently neglected source of relaxation:
TLC from someone you love. This doesn’t necessarily mean
you must snuggle up to your partner on the couch every
night; TLC could be as simple as taking a few moments to
play with your cat, or cuddle up to your dog. It could mean
singing your children to sleep while you hold them close, or
sharing languid kisses with your partner.
Whatever your preferred TLC method, do not be afraid to
ask for some attention and affection. Although your animals
might not need much prompting, spouses, friends, and
family are often unaware of their loved ones’ need for
physical affection and intimacy.
Chapter 6 – Sleep Habits: A Necessary
Change
 
Sleep is a bit of a catch 22 where adrenal fatigue is
concerned; the lack of sleep is a key factor in developing
adrenal fatigue, but having fatigue can cause issues with
sleeping.
Despite this seeming inability to reconcile the two, there are
many things you can do to encourage your body to develop
healthy sleep cycles, even while in the midst of adrenal
fatigue. In your seven-day program, implement these
sleeping practices.
 
First: Avoid Electronics One Hour Before Bed
Countless studies have demonstrated the deleterious
effects of electronic screens on healthy sleep cycles. The
light coming off of that seemingly-innocent television has
the potential to severely disrupt your body’s natural sleep
cycles, throwing you into a spiral of adrenal issues.
At least one hour before bed (though more would be
preferable), set aside all electronics. This means not having
your phone beside your bed (use an actual alarm clock, if
needed), not having a television in your bedroom, and not
propping your computer up on your knees to browse
through Pinterest.
Although the effects might not be noticeable the first night,
you’ll notice a definite change by night 3.
 
Second: Actively Relax Before Hitting the Hay
“Actively relax” might seem like a contradiction in terms,
but there is a difference between relaxing as it is often seen
—think a book and a thick blanket—and truly relaxing your
body. Relaxing the body can be quite difficult, as most
people carry a lot of tension and knots in their muscles
without realizing it.
To start, lie on your back, your arms and legs at your sides,
loose and unencumbered. Tilt your head back slightly, so
that breath flows freely into your nose and lungs. Then,
beginning with your feet, tense your muscles as tightly as
you can.
Hold for a moment, then release. As your release, envision
your breath going down into your muscles and relaxing.
Continue this practice with each group of muscles—calves,
thighs, glutes, abs, back, chest, shoulders, neck, face, and
head.
When you take the time to first tense, then relax your
muscles, your body is able to let go of any pent-up or
unconscious tension lingering in your body. This will
promote both awareness of your body, and deeper sleep.
 
Third: Plan a Sleep Schedule—and Stick to It
There is a reason why parents are usually adamant about
sticking to a sleep schedule with their children: it works.
Adults are no different. Going to bed at different times each
night is not only confusing to your body, but harmful.
Rather than having a set idea of when it should be winding
down, your body becomes trained to stay on all of the time,
instead of having a natural decompressing period.
This isn’t to say you can never go out—on the contrary,
getting out is a key aspect of keeping relaxed. It does mean,
however, that you must treat your body kindly, and give it
some semblance of normalcy when it comes to sleep.
If you prefer going out every night, choose a late bedtime
with a late wake time. If you are more of a morning person,
try being in bed by nine, and waking up by six.
 
Fourth: Catch Zs When You Need Them
A small caveat to having a sleeping schedule is this: do not
deprive your body of sleep if it is telling you to sleep. Let’s
say you’ve been going to sleep at 10 PM. Thursday night
rolls around, and you’re yawning and exhausted by 9:15.
You do not need to force yourself to stay awake until 10. If
your body is tired, let it sleep.
In a similar vein, do not be afraid to nap. Many men and
women are far more productive and sleep better at night if
they have a brief afternoon nap. Note, though, that a nap
qualifies as 30 minutes to an hour. Sleeping for three hours
every afternoon could easily do more damage to your
body’s internal clock.
 
Fifth: Adhere to the Rule of 1.5
Although eight hours of sleep was long touted as the best
number, increasing bodies of study suggest otherwise. Most
studies show that the body functions in sleep cycles
consisting of 1.5 hours.
This means that waking up in the middle of a cycle could
actually be more damaging than sleeping a little less (or
more). Rather than aiming for eight hours, go for either 7.5
hours, or nine.
Chapter 7 – When You Should Seek
Outside Help
 
Although it is possible to heal simple adrenal fatigue
yourself, other—more harmful—conditions can masquerade
as fatigue. These include disorders such as fibromyalgia,
Addison’s Disease, and even some autoimmune disorders.
Before tackling your symptoms yourself, consult a doctor
and describe your symptoms.
If a physician is unable to determine the cause of your
lethargy, following this 7-day protocol may be just the boost
you need. If, however, you do not see any improvement
within 7 days, consider enlisting the help of a specialist;
your health is nothing to fiddle with.
If symptoms continue, and western medicine does not have
any answers, consider seeking out other methods of
treatment, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, or even
therapy. Some mental illnesses produce physiological
effects easily mistaken for adrenal fatigue.
Conclusion
 
Adrenal fatigue can be a debilitating malady. One of the
biggest obstacles to overcome is simply mustering the will
to address the issues leading to fatigue in the first place.
Using the methods in this book, you can not only overcome
your adrenal fatigue, but improve your entire life, and ward
off additional illnesses caused by poor diet, lack of exercise,
and nutritional deficiencies.
Although adrenal fatigue is often associated with poor
lifestyle choices, it can also be caused by a sudden,
traumatic event, and is not necessarily an indication of
failure to properly care for yourself.
Whatever its cause, adrenal fatigue requires its sufferers to
be kind to themselves, and take greater care of their bodies
than, perhaps, ever before.
One of the most important parts of curing (and preventing)
adrenal fatigue is learning to manage stress.
Although not everyone can up and quit a stressful job in
favor of something more passion-based, there are steps
everyone can take to eliminate stress, such as saying “no”
more often, or simply taking time to unwind and
decompress.
As you begin your healing journey, be sure to research all
foods, vitamins, minerals, and herbs to make sure they do
not interact poorly with existing medications or conditions.
Although supplements are, largely, safe to take, some
pharmaceutical medications are known to react poorly,
while some herbs negatively affect certain existing
conditions.
Above all, exercise safety and caution in your seven-day
healing journey. Although implementing drastically different
lifestyle changes can be challenging—especially in such a
short time frame—the healing protocols listed above are
designed with accessibility and ease in mind.
After all, one of the hallmarks of adrenal fatigue is
exhaustion; who can climb Everest on only a few hours of
sleep?