Adrenal Fatigue - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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Adrenal Fatigue - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Dr. Peter Dobie
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Adrenal fatigue is a misunderstood medical
condition and people are often unaware of its
symptoms or causes. It occurs when the adrenal
glands are under excess stress. Lethargy,
depression, anxiety and allergies are a few
common symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Treatment is
available for this condition. You can search
online to find an expert adrenal fatigue doctor
in your area. The majority of people are unaware
of the condition of adrenal fatigue or
exhaustion. So what is adrenal fatigue? Its name
describes it well it occurs when the adrenal
glands in the body are over-worked or
under-nourished. This results in fatigue and
exhaustion. The adrenals are small glands located
above the kidney. They secrete hormones which
help the body to handle immediate or long-term
stress.
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• Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
• chronic fatigue and tiredness
• chronic anxiety
• depression
• decreased metabolism
• joint pain
• inability to think clearly
• poor memory and concentration
• allergies and food sensitivities
• low body temperature
• low blood pressure
• decreased immune function
• dark circles under the eyes
• low blood sugar
• craving for sweet or salty foods
• changes in skin colour

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• Causes of Adrenal Exhaustion
• Our modern lifestyle is the main reason for
  adrenal exhaustion or burnout. The glands suffer
  when heavily over-used. While the mind maybe full
  of ideas and always active, the body can at times
  fail to keep up. Factors that put stress on the
  adrenal glands include constant mental, physical
  or emotional stress
• physical injury
• unhealthy or poor diet
• high use of caffeine or other similar stimulants
• too little sleep
• traffic or noise pollution

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• Treatment of Adrenal Fatigue
• It is possible to treat this condition and there
  are three basic categories into which treatment
  can be divided
• Integrative and anti-ageing medicines
• Nutritional and herbal support
• Re-energizing practices and lifestyle changes
• Doctors suggest that the following time frames
  may be necessary to achieve full recovery
• 6 to 9 months for minor fatigue
• 12 to 18 months for moderate fatigue
• 24 months for severe fatigue

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If you are suffering from any of the symptoms
mentioned above it is advisable not to neglect
them but to visit a renowned doctor as soon as
possible. To find an adrenal fatigue doctor you
can search online.
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