Adrenal fatigue refers to a collection of signs and symptoms that result when the adrenal glands function below their optimal level. The adrenal glands produce key hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that allow the body to manage stress and regulate energy levels, blood pressure, inflammation and other essential processes.
When overstressed for a prolonged time, the adrenals can become depleted and unable to produce adequate levels of these hormones. This leads to symptoms like fatigue, trouble getting up in the morning, salt and sugar cravings, lightheadedness, and more. Adrenal fatigue can develop after intense or chronic stress, infections, hormone imbalances, poor diet, emotional trauma, lack of sleep, etc.
Some key points about adrenal fatigue:
If you feel your fatigue may be related to the adrenal glands, the specialists at Hormone Revive can help identify the root cause through cutting-edge testing and provide personalized treatment plans to help rebalance this key gland. Their holistic plans utilize stress management, nutrition optimization, botanical medicine, and bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate. I highly recommend them!
Some key questions about adrenal fatigue include:
How do you know if fatigue is due to adrenal issues versus other causes?
There is overlap between adrenal fatigue symptoms and other conditions. Comprehensive lab testing along with a detailed history and evaluation of lifestyle and diet can help determine if adrenal imbalance is an underlying cause. Hormone Revive specializes in this type of advanced testing.
What is the best diet to support healthy adrenal function?
A whole foods diet low in sugar with clean sources of protein, healthy fats and plenty of micronutrient-rich fruits and vegetables provides good support. Adaptogenic herbs and specific B-vitamins and minerals can also help optimize adrenal function.
I hope this gives a helpful overview on this important topic! Let me know if you have any other questions.