Crave Sweets Constantly? Can't Get Enough Sleep?

If you are like most people, you want to take control of your health. Are you tired of craving sweets all the time? Do you sleep the 'recommended' eight hours a night but can't seem to sleep enough? Do you suffer from low blood sugar or irritability? You may be struggling with what is called "Adrenal Burnout" or "Adrenal Fatigue. Thousands of people around the world suffer from this, yet few doctors actually diagnose it, and fewer still know what steps to take to help address the root causes.

Sunfood is here to empower you; take control of your own health and future with our top superfoods!*

The adrenal glands are two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. Simply put, their main responsibility in the body is to release hormones in response to stress, which then regulates kidney functions.

When the adrenal glands are not functioning optimally, you can develop a condition known as adrenal fatigue, or adrenal exhaustion. This can happen after periods of intense or lengthy physical or emotional stress or when the glands are repeatedly overstimulated, leaving them unable to meet your body's needs.

You may be experiencing adrenal fatigue if you regularly notice that you:

• Feel tired for no reason.
• Have trouble getting up in the morning, even when you go to bed at a reasonable hour.
• Feel rundown or overwhelmed.
• Have difficulty bouncing back from stress or illness.
• crave salty and sweet snacks.
• Feel more awake, alert and energetic after 6PM than you do all day.

HOW CAN SUPERFOODS HELP?*

Superfoods are unique in the sense that they are usually 1) adaptogens and 2) they contain high amounts of polysaccharides. These two qualities can be absolutely vital when improving adrenal health.

Adaptogens are nutritive substances that help to build up the body's responses to mental and physical stress. Polysaccharides are unique carbohydrate compounds found in superfoods that can improve anything from allergies, joint problems, nervous system issues, digestion, to boosting the immune system and adrenal health. These polysaccharides have a chemical structure similar to substances found in echinacea and maitake mushrooms, herbs known for their ability to support a healthy immune system.

Raw aloe vera, medicinal mushrooms and goji berries all contain extraordinary amounts of polysaccharides. In addition, they are all known as adaptogenic substances.

Aloe Vera is a desert succulent native to Southern Africa; now grown all over the world. The gel of raw Aloe Vera contains vitamins C and E, plus the minerals calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and chromium, as well as antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, enzymes, sterols, lignins and, most importantly, polysaccharides. It is the polysaccharides in aloe that help it do everything from fighting infections to boosting the immune system.

The goji berry is the fruit of the Lycium barbarum plant, and has been used in Chinese traditional medicine for thousands of years. The small red berries are jam packed with nutrition and are sometimes called wolfberries, lycium berries and, in some regions they are even known as happy berries. Gojis are delicious and have a unique, slightly sweet flavor that many say tastes like a combination of cranberries, raisins and cherries.

Medicinal mushrooms are longevity enhancers that have incredible healing benefits for boosting our immunity, building tissue, and supporting the lungs and adrenals. All of the amazing varieties that we carry have a high content of beta glucans, unique polysaccharides that strengthen and support our reserves.

Aloe Vera: The gel in whole aloe leaves can be used as a food, or applied topically to the skin. Once the gel is removed from the inner leaf, it may be combined with other foods in smoothies, salads, or other raw food preparations.

Goji Berries: Goji berries are tasty and can be enjoyed right out of the bag, like any dried fruit. They can be used to create snacks, trail mixes, smoothies, or they can be used in a variety of recipes, sweet or savory, even a tea.

Medicinal Mushrooms: We have several different varieties of medicinal mushrooms. Click on individual blends for more information on specific mushrooms, their role in your health, and how to use.