Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a collection of non-specific symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances, and digestive issues. It is thought to occur when the adrenal glands become overtaxed and unable to produce adequate levels of cortisol and other hormones to meet the body's needs.
The adrenal glands produce many essential hormones, including:
Some potential causes of adrenal fatigue include:
Symptoms may vary but generally revolve around fatigue, low energy, body aches, nervousness, minor depression, salt and sugar cravings, lightheadedness upon standing, and struggling to handle stress.
So how do you treat adrenal fatigue? Our experts at The Balance - Hormone Medical Clinic take an integrative approach with patients. We develop customized treatment plans that may include:
We find many patients feel drastically better after we help them rebalance their adrenal gland function and manage stress more effectively.