Some essential oils that are therapeutically used are coming in handy to treat adrenal fatigue, particularly in aromatherapy. Adrenal fatigue manifests when the adrenal glands, the two tiny structures situated on the top of the kidneys, cannot keep up with the demands placed on them.The adrenals regulate the body’s stress hormones. Some studies show that as many as 60% of people worldwide are currently suffering from adrenal fatigue. Chronic fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty waking up or feeling exhausted in the morning, craving for sugary or salty foods, increased need for stimulants like caffeine to get and stay going, as well as brain fog (memory and cognition problems), are all common symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Fortunately, there are ways to improve adrenal fatigue. Using essential oils to balance your hormone levels is one of the highly effective and natural way to recover from adrenal fatigue. Rest, hydration, an antiinflammatory diet, nutraceuticals (under supervision of a healthcare practitioner), exercise are also key elements to consider. Lavender oil can help with adrenal fatigue whether inhaled, diffused, or applied topically to the skin. It calms down late-night bursts of energy, reduces anxiety, lowers stress response, and turns on the parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation and rest. Use lavender essential oil for adrenal fatigue by putting a drop or two underneath your pillow, in a room spray, one or two drops under your feet, in a room diffuser, in a relaxing massage, or a couple of drops in a bath. Try to do this just before bedtime. It is one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin; almost all others must be diluted in a carrier oil before use. Lavender oil is also said to ease headaches when rubbed on the temples. It also helps to relieve the irritation of insect stings. In 2014, a clinical trial found that lavender oil taken internally* was more effective than the placebo and a conventional tranquilizer in relieving general anxiety. It also showed antidepressant activity. Several other studies have reached similar conclusions. There are differences between Lavender and Lavendin essential oils, but that will be a topic for another day. Other adrenal support essential oils include Black Spruce, Nutmeg, Pine, Frankincense, Bergamot, and Clary Sage. Adaptogenic herbal supplements (nutraceuticals) helping the body manage environmental stress include Liquorice Root, Ashwagandha and Maca. *Although the FDA (US) approved limited ingestion of some essential oils, this is not currently approved in South Africa.
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