By emma hynes
From work stresses and your social life to taking care of pets, kids and your bank account, there are many triggers in life that can sometimes take over.
One way to promote less stress is to support your adrenal system.
This system is important for maintaining blood pressure while regulating hormones and stress. The adrenal cortisol cocktail is great for supporting your system and leading a healthy, stress-free life.
This "cocktail" is actually a mocktail. Since it doesn’t contain any alcohol, the citrusy drink is even healthier. Here’s how to make one at home.
Orange Juice Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice Coconut Water Salt Coconut Milk Ginger (optional) Cream of Tartar (optional)
Combine your orange juice, coconut water and coconut milk in a glass. Add a pinch of salt to the drink. Cut a lemon or lime in half and add the juice of it to your glass. Stir, add ice and enjoy.
Of course, less stress is great, but the cortisol cocktail has other benefits as well. For starters, it balances your hormones to make you feel more energized throughout the day.
The ginger, coconut milk and cream of tartar provide potassium, while the lemon, lime and orange juice provide rich vitamin C.
Like every human being, there are limits to what we can and can’t eat or drink. Adrenal cocktails work well for those dealing with stress and anxiety, but what about those with other health issues and conditions?
If you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue, which include weight gain, extreme fatigue and insomnia, see a doctor or medical provider. Do not treat your symptoms on your own with this drink.
If you need to limit potassium in your diet due to health concerns or issues, it’s best to leave a few of the ingredients out or find an alternative instead.
For those with diabetes, it might be best to limit your intake or steer clear of this mocktail, because of the sugar content in the juices.
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