{"id":5874,"date":"2017-06-21T00:45:06","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T00:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=5874"},"modified":"2019-10-30T18:58:13","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T18:58:13","slug":"adrenals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/adrenals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lowdown on Adrenals &#038; Keeping Them Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"Changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\">sleep<\/a>, energy, mood, weight, and cognition could all be signs that your adrenal glands need a little TLC!\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>What Are The Adrenals?<\/h2>\r\nAdrenals are endocrine glands that sit on top of our kidneys. They&#8217;re an essential part of an adaptive system that regulates our response to stress. When the brain signals the adrenals, they release certain hormones (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-awareness-day-boost-happiness-lower-cortisol\/\">cortisol<\/a>) and neurotransmitters initiate a variety of physiological responses.\r\n<h2>Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue<\/h2>\r\nPersistent stress can lead to adrenal dysfunction. This can wreak havoc on your health and quality of life. Causes of stress may be physical, psychosocial, or emotional. Similarly, exposure to toxins, poor diet, and insufficient sleep will stress our bodies. Symptoms include daily fatigue, anxiety, weight struggles, persistent illness, difficulty concentrating, disturbed sleep, and mood swings. It&#8217;s worth noting that these symptoms can be compounded even more by genetics and lifestyle, such as nutrition and physical activity.\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5927\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/hum-nutrition-inc\/image\/upload\/v1498089260\/Adrenal_Health_HUM_Nutrition_Blog.jpg\" alt=\"Adrenal Health Tips - The Wellnest by HUM Nutrition\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>\r\n<h2>5 Areas To Focus On For Optimal Adrenal Health<\/h2>\r\n<h3>1. Good Sleep Hygiene<\/h3>\r\nReduce artificial light exposure. Keep electronic devices out of the bedroom and don&#8217;t read from a backlit device, such as an iPad, at night. Promote a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/feng-shui-bedroom-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">positive sleep environment<\/a> with a quiet, dark, and cool bedroom. Use lavender essential oils in a diffuser or on your pillow! Keep a regular bedtime and don&#8217;t watch the clock. It could also help to limit caffeine late in the day, avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/alcohol-and-sleep\/\">alcohol<\/a> and big or spicy meals before bed. You should also minimize liquid intake about an hour before bedtime.\r\n<h3>2. Sufficient Nutrients<\/h3>\r\nEat a variety of whole foods to make sure you have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-vitamins-and-nutrients\/\">vitamins and minerals<\/a>. Then, if your diet is lacking any essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, be sure to supplement!\r\n<h3>3. An Anti-Inflammatory Diet<\/h3>\r\nClean out the junk: in this case, added sugars, caffeine, and processed foods. In short, eat whole foods and more plants. Control blood sugars by eating carbohydrates that are high in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-soluble-fiber-vs-insoluble-fiber\/\">fiber<\/a> and low on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-way-to-lose-weight-fats-carbs\/\">glycemic index<\/a>. For example, sweet potatoes, barley, quinoa, and rolled oats all are excellent choices. Combine your slow-burning carbs with healthy proteins. This includes such as legumes, poultry, or fish. Get more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-fats-list\/\">healthy fats<\/a> from high quality sources like oily fish, olive oil, avocado, nuts, and seeds. Lastly, cut down on poor-quality saturated fats, trans fats, and omega-6 oils. Evaluate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/gluten-intolerance\/\">gluten<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-do-an-elimination-diet\/\">food sensitivities<\/a> in general.\r\n<h3>4. \u00a0Work\/Play Balance<\/h3>\r\nIdentify\u00a0sources of stress in your life, then address them. Engage regularly in stress management techniques. Take time to exercise. Finally, take positive mental health and uplifting social support a priority in your life!\r\n<h3>5. Supplement With Herbs and Adaptogens<\/h3>\r\nCalming herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, skullcap, and passionflower can help with sleep and anxiety. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-adaptogens-save-your-skin-from-stress\/\">adaptogens<\/a> help stress and energy levels by supporting your adrenals. 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