Adrenal Fatigue Adrenal fatigue can be very debilitating. It is also often a frustrating condition to suffer as it can be difficult to diagnose. Plus, without proper diagnosis, you won't get the right treatment. This means you might try things, from physical therapies to medicines to mental therapies, with minimal impact. Once you have a […]
Why Am I So Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? Are you asking the question: “why am I always tired and have no energy?” Maybe you are wondering: “why am I so tired after eight hours of sleep?” These questions are more common than you think. People suffer from fatigue for a variety of reasons […]
By Dr. James. L. Wilson Ph.D - Oct 2018 If you are continually sick with infections, you are likely experiencing long-term stress. Stress affects the whole body and the immune system is particularly affected by chronic low-grade stress. In fact, stress-related problems are the root cause of 75-90 percent of doctor visits. Why Do I […]
Craving for salty and sugary foods Adrenal fatigue leads to lower blood sugar levels. This increases cravings for energy foods. The patient takes lots of sugary foods to compensate. Some patients have salty food cravings. This is brought about by mineral fluctuations. Adrenal glands control the manner by which kidneys regulate minerals. When fatigued, more […]
Diet for people with adrenal fatigue If you are taking a diet meant for a healthy lifestyle, you have what it takes for the adrenal fatigue. Highly nutritional food is important in maintaining the sugar levels stable and maintaining the adrenal function. Here are the main foods in your diet • Fruits Take the […]
Normally we would expect a balanced diet to provide the body with the nutrients it needs. However when under stress, these same nutrients we find in a healthy diet are depleted faster. When the body is suffering from fatigue, the nutrients needed to help heal the body are no longer present due to the stress […]
When we talk about adrenal fatigue, we use a general term for all the different stages the body goes through as it progresses to adrenal exhaustion. Most of the patients recover in the first and the second stage even with minimal diagnosis. As the condition progresses, the neurotransmitter and hormone levels continue to fluctuate. Here […]
Adrenal fatigue is caused by the adrenal glands prolonged response against stress. The glands produce cortisol to improve your body’s response. However, with prolonged stress, the body depletes nutrients important for the rebuilding of other important hormones such as testosterone and DHEA. Treating adrenal fatigue takes a multi-pronged approach that focuses on lifestyle changes, exercise, […]
