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.
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Informative post, most of the people I know would not admit they’re suffering with an ailment ‘coz they say this too shall pass or it’s just normal also to other people. What they don’t know is that they might be suffering from adrenal fatigue which I guess is so common nowadays because of so many stressful day to day activities. Hope you can suggest helpful tips on how to battle out adrenal fatigue.
Here’s a link to a site by one of the top authorities on adrenal fatigue, Rodger Murphree: http://treatingandbeating.com/adrenalfatigue.html
His site also includes info on chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Click the appropriate link on the left of his site for more information. His suggestions have helped me get back on track.
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.