Are You Burnt Out? Stressed? It Could Be Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands influence the body’s stress response, immune health, sleep patterns and mood. The small but powerful adrenal glands produce hormones that naturally assist in maintaining functions ranging from blood pressure and cardiovascular activity to blood sugar levels and metabolism.

The adrenal glands are small glands on top of each kidney. They are responsible for producing stress hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine.

The body is designed to handle conflict intermittently. But if the perceived threat is constant, staying poised at high alert 24/7 is quite destructive. Modern life is often experienced as nonstop stress. Everyday stressors, such as maintaining a job, home, healthy relationships and good finances, can be major challenges.

When the adrenal glands are fatigued, you feel physically fatigued with low energy levels, a weakened immune system and an inability to adapt to stress.

Symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:

• fatigue
• difficulty getting to sleep
• difficulty waking up
• sugar cravings
• salt cravings
• unexplained weight loss
• lack of motivation
• brain fog

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