Tired All the Time? Could Be Adrenal Fatigue Melanie Cole's Health Radio - RadioMD.com

Stressful situations activate the "fight or flight" impulses. Your adrenals get kicked into high gear so your body is ready for action.

But, if you're constantly under stress, your adrenal glands become taxed. The adrenals are very tiny glands and can get overworked.

Living a busy lifestyle can be stressful. You may not be sleeping enough. You may have a poor diet. You could be consuming too much caffeine. Your blood sugar may be struggling. All of these factors can exhaust your adrenal glands.

How can you give your adrenal glands a break?


Get more sleep.
Cut back on caffeine consumption.
Eat consistently so you aren't skipping meals and gorging. Set alarms on your devices if necessary.
Eat foods that fuel your adrenals. Stick with lean protein, nuts, avocado, sunflower seeds and sweet potatoes for snacks.
Relax. Try some yoga or meditation. Get a massage.
If you're exhausted after making some of these changes, speak to your doctor about testing your cortisol levels.

Listen in as Isabel Smith shares how to care for your adrenal glands.