Do you have constant fatigue that is unrelieved by rest or sleep? Do you crave sweets? Are your blood sugar and blood pressure readings too low? These are some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue, also called adrenal burnout, hypofunction, exhaustion, or insufficiency.Adrenal fatigue is a subclinical state that usually goes unnoticed by mainstream professionals, who are trained to diagnose and treat severe diseases. The condition can be caused by excessive stress, nutritional deficiencies, and toxins. Click here for more detailed information.
If you suspect you may have this condition, and your doctor is unwilling to test you or doesn’t know how, contact a functional medicine professional through the website of the Institute for Functional Medicine. If you can’t find one near you, call your local health food store and ask for a referral to a local practioner. Adrenal fatigue is a common condition recognized throughout the natural health community.
Great article. Here is a book you must read. Feeling fat, fuzzy, or frazzled? By Richard Shames, MD. He discusses ways to restore thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive hormones. Great read. I know my symptoms were not in my head…now i have real answers and can start healing. Women need to start supporting and talking to one another.
Thanks for the compliment and the recommendation about the book. I agree about us sticking together. Sometimes it can feel like us against the world. We need all the support we can get.