What is adrenal fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe when the adrenal glands are overworked and unable to produce adequate levels of cortisol and other hormones. This can leave a person feeling persistently tired, stressed, and rundown.
Some key things to know about adrenal fatigue:
- Causes: Adrenal fatigue often results from chronic stress or infections. Other potential causes include sleep deprivation, poor diet, intense or prolonged exercise, hormonal imbalances, and certain medications.
- Symptoms: Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include fatigue, body aches, salt and sugar cravings, low libido, irritability, anxiety, brain fog, and an inability to handle stress. Symptoms tend to worsen after periods of high stress.
- Diagnosis: There are no standard diagnostic tests for adrenal fatigue. Doctors may check cortisol and DHEA levels, which can indicate impaired adrenal function if low. However, normal levels don't rule out adrenal fatigue.
- Treatments: Getting more rest and managing stress levels are essential. Eating a nutritious, whole foods diet, taking adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha, and correcting underlying issues like hormonal imbalances may also help. Supplements containing nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc support adrenal function.
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We start by checking key hormone levels like cortisol, DHEA, and sex hormones to pinpoint where imbalances exist. Based on test results, we may recommend lifestyle changes, targeted supplements, bioidentical hormones, or other therapies to restore optimal adrenal function. Patients report increased energy, improved sleep, balanced mood, and an overall enhanced sense of vitality.
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