Could you have HPA Axis Dysfunction (AKA “adrenal fatigue”)?
You may not have heard of HPA axis dysfunction but you’ve likely heard the term “adrenal fatigue”. HPA axis dysfunction is the more accurate term. “HPA” stands for Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal and this axis is a negative feedback loop...
What you need to know about excessive exercise & why it might be causing you to GAIN weight
If you’re someone who has excess pounds to shed that just won’t seem to budge – no matter how clean you eat and how hard you exercise – you’re likely suffering from a hormonal imbalance. And if you think that training harder is the answer, I’m here to tell you it’s...
The supplements to take when you’re under a lot of stress
When your body is under consistent stress certain key nutrients are depleted. And if you’re not absorbing your nutrients well, (which many of us aren’t due to poor digestion or unhealthy guts) then no matter how much “healthy food” you eat, your adrenals won’t be...
Must I really give up my coffee if I have adrenal issues or am stressed?
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but giving up coffee, (for a period of time, at least) is important for those wishing to recover from adrenal fatigue. The reason why is two-fold. Firstly, cortisol plays an important role in blood sugar regulation, which is why so...
Stabilizing blood sugar is key for those suffering from adrenal issues
Here’s my top tip for adrenal fatigue sufferers: manage your blood sugar levels. Our adrenal hormones play a key role in blood sugar regulation, here’s how. Stress causes our adrenal glands to produce cortisol. Cortisol raises blood sugar in order to give our...
