
Do's and Don'ts for Recovering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Adrenal Fatigue
The following are some of the most important things to do and not to do to recover from adrenal fatigue.
AVOID THESE: |
DO THESE: |
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Pushing yourself to exhaustion |
Pace yourself |
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Sugar, caffeine, & junk food |
Eat real, whole, fresh food |
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Being critical and harsh with yourself |
Be compassionate and kind to yourself |
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Skipping meals |
Eat every two hours |
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Eating carbohydrates by themselves |
Eat a combination of carbs, fat, and protein |
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Staying up late and catching your “second wind” |
Get to bed by 10:00-11:00pm |
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Arising early if you don’t have to |
Sleep until 7:00-8:00am when possible |
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Foods that you react to or are allergic to |
Eat balanced, nutritious food |
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Drinking sodas, coffee, alcohol, juice |
Drink water, herbal teas |
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Making someone else responsible for your health |
Become empowered and informed about your health |
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People who steal your energy |
Be with people who are concerned for your well being and are helpful in your recovery |
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Taking care of everyone and everything else |
Take care of and nurture yourself |
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Feeling guilty about caring for yourself |
Find an inner balance and sense of peace with taking care of yourself |
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Excessive seriousness |
Find things that make you laugh |
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“The grind” |
Do things you enjoy |
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Aggressive exercise |
Mild to moderate exercise |
Visit www.HeartMath.org for stress handling assistance, information, and research.
A great book reference for further information: Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome,
by James L. Wilson, N.D., D.C., PhD., Smart Publications, 2001
Thyroid, Adrenals, & Blood Sugar ©Copyright 2002,2006-2007 by Dr. Janet Lang: Integrative Health Seminars
Revised 8/28/2007