Are Your Adrenals Suffering? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!

March 30, 2016 2 min read 10 Comments

Do you find it hard to sleep at night? Feel dizzy or lightheaded when you stand? Crave sugar, salt, or stimulants? Your adrenals might be fatigued--leading to stress and burnout. Take our quiz and find out how healthy your adrenal glands are!

Your adrenal glands sit atop your kidneys and are the masters of your stress hormones and stress response. They are what dictate your “fight or flight” response. Too much stress can wear them down, causing them to not function as well, which can lead to a myriad of symptoms and ailments. Before we launch into more explanation about how you can nourish your adrenal glands, and therefore handle stress better and live a happier life, let’s first find out: are your adrenal glands suffering?

Take this quiz and find out! Answer yes or no to the questions below.

Do you tend to gain weight in your abdominal area?
Do you become stressed and anxious easily?
Do your family and friends describe you as a “worrywart”?
Do you always feel tired and lack energy?
Do you find it difficult to wake up in the morning?
Are your eyes sensitive to bright lights?
Are you overly sensitive to loud noises, and are easily startled?
Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you stand?
Do you feel irritable often, even without cause?
Do you feel “tired but wired” at night and find it hard to shut your mind off to go to sleep?
Do you often wake between 2-4am?
Do you crave sugar, salt, or stimulants often?
Do you experience low back pain?
Do you often feel spacey or brain foggy?
Are your symptoms worse when you miss a meal?

If you checked more than 2 of the above, your adrenals are most likely suffering and need care and nourishment, pronto! We have just the thing for you: an all new, exclusive guide on how to Conquer Stress & Adrenal Fatigue--naturally. It's complete with dietary, lifestyle, and supplemental strategies from Janet Jacks; 3 adrenal-nourishing recipes; a local Naturopath's take on 5 ways to relax in minutes; and much more. Get the guide here!

Katie Mitton

Katie has worked in the natural health & wellness industry for over 10 years and is currently studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She is passionate about eating #feelgood food and recognized that this might look different for each and every person. She truly believes that in a healthy lifestyle, you can have your cake and eat your kale, too! Follow her on Instagram @katielmitts