I recently had a conversation with a new client, Lauren. She has hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. During the conversation, she told me that several months ago, she was heading out to a movie with friends one evening when she became aware of a strange feeling in her body. She said she was sure she had completed everything necessary and was not leaving anything undone. She said she was relaxed and ready for the evening, but something just felt…off. Suddenly she felt a rush of anxiety, her pulse began to race, and her heart was pounding.
She reported that this wasn’t the first time she had experienced this, but it was beginning to happen more and more frequently. She was also beginning to suffer from extreme anxiety, hair loss, and poor sleep. She was having panic attacks, mood swings, and trouble controlling my anger. But, she had no idea what was wrong.
Perhaps you, too, have been experiencing unexplained moments like these, when you know something is not right, but you can’t put your finger on it. For her, it turned out to be adrenal fatigue.
How I Knew She Needed Adrenal Recovery
She told me that these incidents became more frequent and intense. As I heard this story, I realized that she was suffering from adrenal fatigue, usually the result of an over-production of adrenaline for an extended period of time. The signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:
- You still feel exhausted even when you have had sufficient sleep.
- You feel overwhelmed or suddenly exhausted
- You have difficulty returning to a routine after a stressful situation or after being ill
- You start craving a lot of sweet or salty foods
- You feel energetic and wide awake in the evenings, even after a tiring day
I instantly knew this was a root cause of her thyroid problem. I told her to make two big changes to her routine. I suggested that she stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning and suggested that she move her first cup to mid-morning. I had her replace that first cup with a green adrenal recovery smoothie like this one:
Adrenal Recovery Green Smoothie
I recommend starting out drinking this smoothie every day to get your adrenals back on track, and eventually get to a point where you drink it only once or twice a week. Many clients have told me that they immediately noticed a reduction in their anxiety, feel less stress in their bodies, and feel more relaxed in general after drinking this smoothie.
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (mixed with ½ cup of water)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon collagen protein powder
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon acerola cherry powder
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 cup organic greens
- ½ cup organic berries (frozen)
Combine all ingredients in a blender or juicer and mix until well incorporated.
Adrenal fatigue is real, and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle makes adrenal fatigue more common and more severe. To keep my clients’ adrenals in check, I also recommend slowing down a little by adding more family and personal time into their schedule and revisiting their exercise regimen. Take care of your body, and your body will take care of you!
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