The Health Diva

As stress levels continue, slowly the adrenal glands, which have been propping you up during the stress, begin to get depleted, leaving you feeling drained and exhausted.

Adrenal fatigue is why many people feel OK during the stressful situation, however as they begin to relax, the stress hormones stop and the real extent of how stress affects their body hits them.

Adrenal exhaustion has been linked to conditions such as fibromyalgia and Chromic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Herbs such as Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Liquorice, and Siberian Ginseng, have been found to be beneficial to support the adrenal glands during times of stress, and help to restore a ‘Burnt out’ nervous system.

B Vitamins, particularly vitamin B 5 are vital to improve adrenal functioning, combined with vitamin C, help to recharge the batteries so to speak.

Magnesium and Zinc are vital for energy production, increasing nuts, seeds, green stem vegetables and bean sprouts can help improve your nutrient status.

Co enzyme Q10 is a vital cofactor in energy production, supporting the mitochondria (the energy powerhouse) of heart and muscle cells to produce Adenosine Tri Phosphate (ATP). ATP is basically our engine fuel, its what all our body cell use to function, maintaining strength and energy.

Hot off the press is new research into a nucleic acid sugar called D- Ribose. D-Ribose has been shown, with positive results, to generate ATP recovery – leading to improved health and fitness for people with cardiovascular problems, athletes who deplete their energy reserves, and those with fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Reports have shown D-Ribose can even lower blood sugar levels.