Crashing From Exhaustion?

All excited to start the new year off on the right foot and just can’t quite get a grip on your energy?

Why do I crash from exhaustion by 3pm and reach for sugar to try and help my energy?

You might be suffering from adrenal dysfunction – you may have heard the term “adrenal fatigue”. The adrenal glands are important for our survival and are responsible for the “fight or flight” response we can in the face of stress or danger. However, in our society today filled with constant stress from work, families, jobs, environmental toxins, food we eat, we are chronically stressed and our adrenal system no longer can keep up with the demands of the stress.

Hoping chocolate will do the trick?

You might feel tired but wired, anxious, have trouble sleeping and be exhausted by 3pm hoping the chocolate in the pantry may be just the thing to help. Ask yourself if you have any of the following symptoms:

Am I tired and wired?
Do I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?
Do I have salt or sugar cravings?
Am I less capable of dealing with stress than ever before?

A specialized salivary adrenal test can measure your body’s stress response it can be healed with a targeted approach including stress management, light exercise, and boosting your ability to handle stress with various supplements. Vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and Magnesium are also essential for balanced health.