If you constantly have the feeling of fatigue and tiredness associated with reduced memory and concentration problems then there are chances that you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. The onset of this condition is slow and is dangerous. Our body has an internal mechanism that deals with stress and the control center is the adrenal glands. Adrenal fatigue results when the adrenal gland is unable to handle stress any longer.

Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common conditions which affect almost every adult in some way or another. It is important to understand that adrenal fatigue is different from Addison’s disease. Addison’s disease is the result of an autoimmune dysfunction whereas adrenal fatigue is caused due to excessive stress. When the adrenals are stressed they cause an autoimmune inflammatory response in the body that result is the different symptoms affecting the body on a whole. Some of the major symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:

• Tendency to gain weight around the weight and unable to loose it

• Increased frequency of getting flu and respiratory diseases which seems to last longer than usual

• Trembling when under pressure

• Reduction in sex drive

• Feeling of light-headedness after getting up

• Reduced memory, spacey or foggy thinking

• Lack of energy in the mornings and in afternoons between 3 to 5 p.m.

• Feeling of well-being for short period of time after a meal

• Sensation of tiredness between 9 to 10 p.m. but avoid going to bed

• Require stimulants to get going during mornings

• Craving for salt and fatty foods and for food with high protein diet

• Pain in upper back or neck without any reason

• Increased PMS symptoms in women. The menstrual flow is heavy and stops on the 4th to resume on the 5th or 6th day

• A better feeling when on a vacation after the stressful period is over

• Difficulty in getting up in the morning

• Lack of willpower to accomplish things

• Hormonal imbalances

• Loss of muscle tone

• High blood sugar

The other symptoms include:

• A period of mild depression

• Frequent allergies caused by food or inhalants

• Lack of energy or lethargy

• Increase in efforts for performing the regular daily tasks

• Decrease in the ability to handle stress

• Low body temperature

• Hypoglycemia

• Unexplained hair loss

• Dryness of skin and sagging or observation of paleness

• Loss of lip color

• Palpitation and nervousness

• Alternating diarrhea and constipation

• Dyspepsia

Total recovery from adrenal fatigue is possible only if done in the right direction. The total time in which adrenal fatigue develops is over a decade; hence the body requires some time to recover. It is important to follow a proper nutritional diet and lifestyle to help your body recover from this condition. A systematic and logical approach under special professional guidance is the best way in which you can help yourself to recover from adrenal fatigue.

Jason Ladock

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