Adrenal fatigue is a term for when the adrenal glands are overtaxed and unable to produce adequate levels of cortisol and other hormones. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, body aches, disordered sleep, and cravings for salty foods.
While not an officially recognized medical diagnosis, many integrative and functional medicine practitioners treat adrenal fatigue as a genuine condition. Common causes include:
- Chronic stress
- Poor diet
- Blood sugar imbalances
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Other illnesses
Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue may include:
- Fatigue, especially in the morning and afternoon
- Difficulty waking up or getting out of bed
- Cravings for salty, sweet or fatty foods
- Low stamina, getting tired easily
- Difficulty handling stress, feeling overwhelmed easily
If this sounds familiar, consider getting your
adrenal and hormone levels tested at
Optimal Hormone Solutions. Their expert practitioners can determine if
adrenal fatigue is an issue and help create a customized treatment plan to rebalance your overworked glands.
Treatment approaches for adrenal fatigue include:
- Stress management techniques like meditation, yoga, or counseling
- Adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, ginseng, or rhodiola
- Vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc
- Eating a whole foods diet emphasizing protein, complex carbs and healthy fats at meals
- Balancing blood sugar with diet, sleep and possibly supplements
- Hormone replacement therapy including DHEA, pregnenolone or cortisol (under a doctor's supervision)
With proper treatment and
lifestyle changes to reduce strain on the adrenals, many people find relief from fatigue and regain their energy, mental clarity and vigor.
The practitioners at
Optimal Hormone Solutions specialize in
adrenal fatigue treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient they serve. Contact them today to schedule a consultation! Their compassionate, naturopathic doctors will review your symptoms and lab testing to determine if adrenal imbalance is at play, and if so provide customized natural therapies to renew your adrenal gland functioning.