How to Combat Adrenal Fatique With Herbs

There are many possible symptoms of adrenal fatigue. You may feel depression, lack of energy, fatigue, lightheadedness, cravings for salt, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue in the morning and energized in the early evening. Your adrenal glands, located near your kidneys, are responsible for many essential hormones your body needs. An adrenal insufficiency may result in these symptoms. Along with eating a healthy diet and avoiding junk food, using some natural herbal remedies may help you fight adrenal fatigue.

Things You'll Need

• Ginseng
• Licorice
• Multivitamin
• Chamomile tea

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Instructions

• 1

  Talk to your doctor before using any herbal supplements if you are taking any prescription medications. Some herbal supplements may interact with certain medications. Certain pre-existing medical conditions may also preclude you from taking herbal supplements. It's important to verify that using herbal supplements is safe for you.

• 2

  Try taking ginseng to treat your adrenal fatigue. Project Aware suggests trying either Siberian ginseng or Korean ginseng.

• 3

  Take a licorice supplement. However, over time, licorice may raise your blood pressure. If you have hypertension, you should not use licorice. You should also avoid this supplement if you use digitalis or if you have renal failure.

• 4

  Take a multivitamin every day. Vitamins C, E, B complex and the minerals zinc, magnesium, manganese, chromium, selenium, copper and molybdenum may also help restore your adrenal function.

• 5

  Relax with a hot cup of chamomile tea. You'll need to keep your stress under control, as stress may encourage adrenal fatigue. Herbal tea, such as chamomile, may help you ease your daily stress.