Adrenal fatigue

What is adrenal fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is a term for when the adrenal glands are overworked and unable to produce adequate levels of cortisol and other hormones. This can leave a person feeling persistently tired, stressed, and struggling to cope with daily life.

The adrenal glands produce over 50 different hormones that regulate a variety of essential functions. The main hormone associated with adrenal fatigue is cortisol, known as the "stress hormone" which helps the body deal with both physical and emotional stress.

When a person encounters stress, the brain signals the adrenals to release cortisol. However, with constant stress and demands, the adrenals can become overworked and unable to keep up with cortisol production.

Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:

• Fatigue


• Body aches


• Difficulty coping with stress


• Anxiety or depression


• Salt and sugar cravings


• Difficulty sleeping

If this sounds familiar, consider getting your hormone levels tested! The experts at Hormone Health Clinic offer advanced adrenal fatigue testing to check your cortisol levels throughout the day. This helps create a customized treatment plan to rebalance your adrenals through supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes. Their comprehensive programs have helped hundreds restore healthy energy levels and resilience to stress. Book a consultation today to discuss your symptoms!

What causes adrenal fatigue?

There are a few key causes:

• Chronic stress - Physical, emotional, or psychological stress overworks the adrenals.


• Nutrient deficiencies - The adrenals require specific nutrients like B-vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc. Deficiencies tax the adrenals.


• Blood sugar imbalances - When blood sugar spikes and crashes, the adrenals have to work harder to stabilize things.

How is adrenal fatigue treated?

The key solutions involve removing burdens off the adrenals and providing support:

• Stress management - Finding healthy ways to deal with stressful events and emotions allows the adrenals to reset. This may include therapy, meditation, setting boundaries, etc.


• Balanced diet - Eating regularly with a focus on nutritious whole foods gives the body resources to produce hormones and regulate blood sugar.


• Supplementation - Targeted supplements like licorice root, ashwagandha, vitamin C, and B-complex help rebuild adrenal reserves.


• Hormone replacement - In severe cases, taking bioidentical cortisol for a period under a doctor's guidance can help recovery.

With the right lifestyle and treatment plan, adrenal fatigue can be successfully overcome in most people. Key is respecting your body's limits while supporting the adrenals to restore optimal function.

The endocrine experts at Hormone Health Clinic specialize in testing and treating adrenal issues. Reach out today to learn more and take back your health!