Adrenal fatigue, also called burnout, is a stress syndrome of the 21st century. It is an epidemic prevalent in modern Western society and spreading elsewhere. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and help in responding to stress by producing hormones such as cortisol. They are responsible for handling stress, whether it is physical, emotional or psychological.
Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands are unable to compensate for the daily stressors in life and the hormone reserves are depleted. Some common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include -
Feeling overwhelmed and burned out
Brain fog and memory loss
Feeling tired all the time and compensating by drinking two to three cups of coffee a day
Waking up feeling exhausted after a full night’s sleep of eight to nine hours
Difficulty losing weight
Hormonal imbalance and/or depletion
Low libido
Increased PMS or menopausal symptoms
Craving for salty and sweet foods
Irritability with uncharacteristic mood swings
Inability to relax
Susceptibility to flus and colds
Research links stress to many health issues. These come from a variety of sources such as: emotional or physical trauma; lack of sleep; poor diet with too much sugar and processed food; too much alcohol, nicotine or caffeine; chemical toxins; chronic infections or vitamin deficiencies.
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