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You can’t solve problems using the same thinking that created them. Someone brilliant said that (probably Einstein), and we’re inclined to agree. But if that’s true, why do so many doctors and physicians prescribe exercise for adrenal fatigue? You would think that an issue involving the adrenals, which is triggered due to stress, doesn’t need added stress from even more physical exertion. Right? Well, sort of. There’s a direct correlation between stress and adrenal fatigue — too much stress for a prolonged period can disrupt normal adrenal function. But there are also clear benefits of exercise for clearing stress. So...

Having trouble falling and staying asleep? Waking up and feeling more tired than ever before? These signs are common adrenal fatigue symptoms. Adrenal fatigue’s ability to cause different sleep disturbances directly relates to your cortisol levels. In this article, you’ll discover all you need to know about the topic including: Adrenal fatigue and insomnia - how are they connected Can high cortisol levels cause insomnia How to improve your sleep and relieve adrenal fatigue symptoms Let’s see how you can get the zzz’s back in your life! Why Can’t I Sleep? Many of us occasionally struggle to fall asleep. Usually,...

Start the New Year on a positive note! Check out 5 powerful Mantras that come from OTHER peoples minds that will shift your mindset. “It’s already working out” I first heard this from a very wise woman who worked closely with a Native American tribe. Whenever anyone would present as anxious or go on about their worries, she would simply say “it’s already working out”. I instantly felt drawn to the simplicity and tone of the words. She shared with me that this mantra is derived from a saying that has Native American roots. It seemed to make so much...

Feeling tired and anxious at the same time seems like a paradox. However, science is full of neat little contradictions. Experts say that there is a perfect, one-to-one relationship between chronic anxiety and fatigue. Anyone who has ever experienced anxiety attacks knows how common it is to feel drained and overwhelmed right after an episode of heightened anxiety. They know what it feels like to experience a sudden, rapid heartbeat, a sense of panic, and tight, tense muscles. On the inside, their blood pressure and heart rate are rising, and the sympathetic nervous system is going into overdrive, releasing toxins...