Adrenal Fatigue

Ever find yourself racing around the house, late for an appointment, wondering where you put your car keys? Ever get to the bottom of a page and wonder what it was you just read? Most likely you are not a victim of TBF (temporary-brain-freeze) but rather a sufferer of adrenal fatigue.

Constant stress, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can deplete the adrenal glands, resulting in adrenal fatigue. Financial pressures, busy schedules and relationship problems all take their toll on the adrenals. Caffeine and sugar also tend to deplete the adrenal glands by over-stimulating them. Not surprisingly, adrenal weakness is very common in modern society.The adrenals are part of the endocrine or glandular system. These glands sit on top of the kidneys and produce of variety of hormones that regulate energy production, fluid balance, immune functions, and other important processes.

The adrenals also help the body deal with stressful situations by adjusting one's internal biology in response to external pressures. They create what is called the fight-or-flight response. Adrenal hormones provide the energy we need to meet life's challenges. They also reduce inflammation and regulate fluid balance.

Severely depleted adrenals cause a person to feel tired, tense, and exhausted, creating a "burned out" sensation. Specific symptoms of adrenal exhaustion include severe fatigue, difficulty relaxing or feeling peaceful, disturbing dreams and restless sleep patterns, nervousness, anxiety, heart palpitations, and a sensation of pressure in the chest that is often interpreted as a cardiac problem. Other symptoms include dryness, blood sugar imbalances, inflammation, difficulty breathing, tension headaches, and excessive allergic reactions.

Adrenal glands are extremely important to your immune function and they also help the thyroid to function properly. If you suspect you might have tired adrenals, contact me today and we can come up with a plan for you!