Simple Steps to Aid In the Recovery of Adrenal Fatigue
It takes time to burnout your adrenal glands, and as you might suspect it also takes some time to recover. You can expect:
- Six to nine months of recovery time for minor adrenal fatigue
- 12 to 18 months for moderate adrenal fatigue
- Up to 24 months for severe adrenal fatigue
The good news is that natural treatments are very effective for this syndrome, and with time, patience, and the tips that follow it is possible to recover.
In addition to the treatments being performed at the Colorado Fibromyalgia Center, you can help your adrenals recover by abiding by the following recommendations.
Probably the single most important area is to have powerful tools and strategies to address current major stresses in your life. Prayer, meditation, and other such practices can be very helpful here. If you were to focus only on one area it would be best to concentrate in this area as this really is the central key to restoring your adrenal health.
Other important steps that should be taken include:
- Listen to your body and rest when you feel tired (this includes during the day by taking short naps or just laying down)
- Sleep in (until 9 a.m. if you feel like it)
- Exercise regularly using a comprehensive program of strength, aerobic, core, and interval training (if possible)
- Eat a healthy nutrient-dense diet such as that prescribed by your doctor's at the Colorado Fibromyalgia Center
- Avoid stimulants like coffee and soda, as these can further exhaust your adrenal glands
Further, to maintain proper adrenal function it is imperative to control your blood sugar levels. If you are eating the right foods, your blood sugar levels should balance out, and the following guidelines will also help:
- Eat a small meal or snack every three to four hours
- Eat within the first hour upon awakening
- Eat a small snack near bedtime
- Eat before becoming hungry. If hungry, you have already allowed yourself to run out of fuel (low blood sugar), which places additional stress on your adrenal glands
Treating adrenal fatigue requires a whole-body approach, one that addresses the excess stress and unhealthy lifestyle habits that wore out your adrenals in the first place.
