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Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome: Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatments, and Medicine
Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome affects an estimated 80% of adults at some point in their lives. Yet, it is one of the most under-diagnosed illnesses in the U.S. Often, patients go from doctor to doctor trying to find out why they feel exhausted and sick. Too often they’re told that there is nothing wrong with them or, worse, they are made to feel like hypochondriacs.
What are Adrenal GlandsThe adrenal gland (also known as suprarenal glands) sit atop the kidneys and are chiefly responsible for regulating the body's stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines, including cortisol and adrenaline. In other words, the task of your adrenal glands is to rush all your body’s resources into “fight or flight” mode by increasing production of adrenaline and other hormones. When healthy, your adrenals can instantly increase your heart rate and blood pressure, release your energy stores for immediate use, slow your digestion and other secondary functions, and sharpen your senses.
What is Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome?Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome comes from a failure of the adrenal glands to efficiently produce hormones. The adrenal glands secrete cortisol, a hormone fundamental to optimal health. An excess of cortisol in the body can lead to severe problems, including Cushing's syndrome. However, when released in normal levels by the adrenal gland, cortisol is essential to helping our bodies cope with stress and to fight infection– without cortisol the body cannot sustain life! Balance is crucial. Cortisol affects every tissue, organ, and gland in the body. When the adrenal glands are fatigued, they do not supply the body with enough cortisol. The body does what it can to get by, but it is not without consequences. As such, Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome generally precedes other chronic conditions.
- Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue syndrome
- Common causes of adrenal fatigue syndrome
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for adrenal fatigue syndrome
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of adrenal fatigue syndrome
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of adrenal fatigue syndrome
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for adrenal fatigue syndrome
Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2007
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