Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Do you have adrenal fatigue?



Life is pretty demanding, and constantly elevated stress hormones can take a serious toll on the body. Check out some of the following sources for information about adrenal fatigue if you are experiencing symptoms like these:

  • Fatigue
  • Feeling tired despite sufficient hours of sleep
  • Insomnia
  • Weight gain
  • Depression
  • Hair loss
  • Acne
  • Reliance on stimulants like caffeine
  • Cravings for carbohydrates or sugars
  • Poor immune function
  • Intolerance to cold

Adrenal fatigue assessment
Adrenal fatigue — the effects of stress and high cortisol levels
Adrenal Fatigue Screening Quiz

It seems like for every site with adrenal fatigue information, there's a product they assure you will help. However, this site offers some practical advice:

Recovering from adrenal fatigue: How your body can overcome chronic stress and feel energized again

1 comment:

Jacqueline said...

Thanks for this blog -- I am convinced I have AF. Here's the best article I could find describing what it is/how to treat:
http://www.womentowomen.com/adrenalfatigue/adrenalglandnutrition.aspx