I have experienced Adrenal Fatigue and its not pleasant. Lucky for me I was able to identify and do the necessary work to get back into alignment.

Do you feel like you live with constant anxiety?

Does your heart race without exercise?

Does your lower backache?

Do you wake several times each night?

Do you urinate frequently?

Do you have abdominal weight?

Do you crave salt and sugar?

Are you constantly tired?

Do you often feel like your emotions are out of balance?

These are the classic symptoms of an adrenal imbalance. Your adrenals are two tiny glands that sit on top of your kidneys. They help to regulate sodium and potassium, they assist you in feeling energized in the morning and ready for bed in the evening. They contribute to blood sugar regulation, fluid retention, metabolism and your immune system.

It can be difficult to shut off your brain when you are in experiencing adrenal fatigue.When your adrenal glands are imbalanced your stress will seem inordinately high, and colds, infections and flus can occur more often.

An adrenal gland imbalance is unfortunately very common. I have experienced many clients who are dealing with some level of adrenal fatigue where their cortisol (the hormone that the adrenal glands puts out) is irregular and is causing ebbs and flows in their energy level.

SO WHAT CAUSES THIS IMBALANCE?

There are many things that can cause inflammation in the body, food allergy’s, bacteria, heavy metals, parasites, or an injury. But also let’s not overlook stress, long and extensive periods of stress put pressure on the adrenals.

Detoxification may be appropriate to heal this, or there may be another cause, like a deficiency. I know that our bodies aren’t able to grow and function if we under constant stress, our bodies aren’t able to assimilate food which leads to nutritional deficiencies.

There are several vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can cause the adrenals to function sub optimally. These are Vitamin C, B, D, E as well as low Potassium and Sodium and Magnesium. Often times people will supplement with herbs for the adrenals such as Licorice, Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola and Maca-to name a few.

It is also very important to address issues with the digestive system when working with the adrenal glands, as often times adrenal issues can originate from this area of the body.

Supplementing with probiotics, slippery elm, colostrum, aloe and digestive enzymes can also be helpful. My favourite probiotics are by bio kult and you can find very easily online. I use amazon

I am a firm believer in supplementing with products that are appropriate for your body.

SO HOW DOES ALL OF THIS RELATE TO THE ROOT CHAKRA?

Chakras are energy centers located throughout the body. They control our physical and emotional health. Your Root Chakra is your first chakra and it is located at the base of the spine. From an energy perspective, it regulates feelings of balance, security, safety, financial stability, and emotions related to fear, and change. When the Root is imbalanced life feels more stressful, and less grounded, change is feared and money seems scarce. People who are dealing with an imbalance in this area may also feel like a victim. From a physical point of view, the Root controls the adrenal glands, kidney and the bladder. Eating disorders may also be a sign of a Root Chakra imbalance.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BALANCE THIS CHAKRA?

Find ways to ground yourself:
Walk barefoot in the grass or on the sand.
Listen to calming music. I listen to Root Chakra music before I go to sleep.
Meditate-maybe not even in the “traditional way” but adopt an activity that forces you to be present-even coloring can provide this! Anything that can keep you more in the now!
Wear the color red as this is the color that strengthens this chakra.
Eat grounding foods from the earth like potatoes, parsnips and carrots as well as red foods like beets, berries and protein based meats.
Journal your feelings and find a healthy outlet for them.
You can also use crystals as part of your healing protocol. The stones that correspond to this chakra are Jasper, Garnet, Black Tourmaline and Bloodstone.

All the Love