What You Need To Know About Adrenal Fatigue

Some of the Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

Are you tired for no apparent reason?

Would you kill to have a sweet or salty snack right now?

Do you wonder why you can’t keep your eyes open at ten in the morning, yet become a night owl after ten at night?

Do you miss your nana naps and you get quite cranky when you haven’t had it?

Do you miss getting uhm…amorous with your beloved? 😉

Have you been gaining weight around your waist?

Have you been suffering from mild depression, forgetfulness and low body temperature?

If you answered yes to most of these questions you have just identified the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and may be suffering from it. Some experts suggest that 80% of the Western world will be affected by adrenal fatigue at some point in their lives.

The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and are responsible for secreting more than 50 different hormones that are essential for life.  Among these are adrenaline, cortisol, progesterone and testosterone. It is important that the adrenal glands function properly because they are critical  in energy production, balancing electrolytes and storing fat.

Adrenal glands also help you deal with stress.  When you are under stress, the adrenal glands engage many different responses in your body to make it easier for you to handle that stress.

But, during periods of intense, prolonged stress or chronic illness, the adrenal glands begin functioning below the level needed to maintain health and well-being in the body.  They still function but at less than optimal levels.  The result is adrenal fatigue.

Treatment for Adrenal Fatigue

Treatment for adrenal fatigue focuses on making changes to your lifestyle and diet.  If you have minor adrenal fatigue, you can expect to be better within 6-9 months.  Moderate to severe adrenal fatigue can take between 12-24 months to heal, and severe cases can take even longer.

Stress

One of the first things you should do is reduce the stress in your life.  This may mean clearing your schedule, reworking some relationships or learning time management skills.  In order for your adrenal glands to heal, the demands placed on them should be lightened.

Sleep

Sufficient sleep is also important.  The main repair work on your adrenal glands takes place between 10 pm and 1 am.  If you are prone to late nights, consider training your body to go to bed earlier.  It is also a good idea to reduce or eliminate caffeine from your diet in order to help you sleep more soundly.

Exercise

Healing the Adrenal Glands can also be helped by exercise.  Exercise regulates cortisol, relieves depression and increases blood flow.  Each of these benefits will contribute to your recovery.  Try to exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes each day.

Supplements

Finally, adding supplements to your diet can speed healing of adrenal fatigue.  Calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, E, and B complex are recommended. Also try to avoid ‘junk’ food as much as possible. (Remember something is either junk or it is food, you can not get junk food.) Rather, add plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.

If you suspect you are suffering from adrenal fatigue, don’t be discouraged.  You can start the recovery process by making the above changes to your diet and lifestyle.

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Sources:

http://www.naturalnews.com/019339_adrenal_fatigue_chronic_stress.html

http://www.healthremedies.com/adrenal_fatigue.html