What does stress and adrenal fatigue have to do with weight gain?

When your body suffers and kind of stress (phychological, emotional or physical), your adrenals kick into action, releasing the hormone, cortisol to increase blood sugar, so you've got the energy to deal with what is stressing you.

When we have long-term stress, cortisol and insulin remain high in the blood, and the extra glucose that isn't needed for energy gets stored in the form of fat in our fat cells, primarily in the abdominal area. Increased fat in the abdominal area has a stronger correlation to certain health problems than fat deposited in other areas of the body.
Some of the health problems associated with increased stomach fat are heart attacks, strokes, higher levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and lower level of "good" cholesterol (HDL), which can lead to other health problems.

Are you experiencing adrenal fatigue?

• Tired for no reason?
• Having trouble getting up in the morning?
• Need coffees, colas, salty or sweet snacksto keep going?
• Feeling run down and stressed?

How you can treat adrenal fatigue

1.  Diet

• Keep blood sugar balanced by eating well and eating regularly - three balanced meanls and two balanced snacks per day.
• Eat your largest meal in the morning and your smallest meal in the evening
• When you need a boost opt of nutrient rich foods such as raw vegetables and lean protein rather than processed foods or caffeine.

2.  Lifestyle

• Get 8-9 hours sleep each night
• Exercise regularly
• Learn techniques to deal with stress such as positive thinking ans meditation
• Avoid environmental toxins where possible
• Do something fun each day!

3.  Supplementation

• Ensure you are getting zinc, magnesium and vitamin C, B5 and B12 in your diet
• A comprehensive multi vitamin (in particular vitamin C, magnesium and the full B-complex group)
• Omega-3 supplement
• Natural Adrenal support formulations

For more information visit your nearest Hardy's store or phone 0800 83 33 33 to speak to a Hardy's health Expert.

 

SOURCES
(Dr. James Wilson) Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome. http//www.naturalnews.com/019339.html
Recovering from adrenal fatigue: How your body can oversome chronic stress and feel energized again (06.04.2006 Dani Veracity