Natural Fixes for the Fatigue Caused by Low Cortisol Levels

Lisette Marie

25. Use Magnesium to Calm and Rebuild

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Magnesium is one of the most depleted minerals in people dealing with adrenal fatigue—and one of the most essential for recovery. It helps regulate the HPA axis (your stress-response system), improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and ease muscle tension. Without it, your system stays on edge. Foods like dark leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate are great sources, but you might also consider magnesium glycinate or magnesium baths for deeper replenishment. Unlike stimulants, magnesium doesn’t force energy—it restores it gently by calming the nervous system and allowing cortisol rhythms to reset.

26. Schedule White Space on Your Calendar

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If your calendar is full, your cortisol won’t fully recover—no matter how many smoothies or supplements you add. White space isn’t laziness—it’s hormonal rehab. Schedule unstructured time every week (even just 30 minutes) where you’re not working, socializing, or running errands. It’s a break from productivity pressure that tells your brain: “I’m safe.” These micro-recovery windows allow your nervous system to shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-repair mode. You don’t need to earn your rest. You just need to plan it—because in a low-cortisol state, stillness isn’t indulgent. It’s necessary.

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25. Use Magnesium to Calm and Rebuild

26. Schedule White Space on Your Calendar

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