I. What is Adrenal Fatigue?
A reduction in adrenal function which can affect every organ and system in the body from changes in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, cardiovascular system and sex drive with the paramount symptom being fatigue.
II. What are the symptoms?
An energy pattern of fatigue in the morning and mid-afternoon; salt cravings, increased blood sugar under stress, mild depression, increased allergies, decreased ability to handle stress, absent mindedness, decreased sex drive.
III. Who suffers from Adrenal Fatigue?
Professions at risk- health care providers, police, teachers, secretaries, middle executives; individuals with poor coping skills, those unable to be resilient to stress or with a negative mindset and a limited support system.
IV. How do you test for Adrenal Fatigue?
Pupil dilation test, blood pressure test and salivary cortisol test.
V. What are the treatment options?
Recovery depends on lifestyle!
Evaluate how energy is spent, conserved and created
Evaluate nutrition-what is eaten and taken in as fluid
Look for “health drains” and make adaptations
Modulate sleep
Create a variety of physical outlets for exercise
Evaluate and administer dietary supplements
VI. Resources
Adrenal Fatigue The 21st Century Stress Syndrome (book)
Diagnos Techs, Inc (saliva testing)
Clinical Research Laboratories
PO Box 389662
Tukwila, WA 98138-0662
(425) 251-0596
Compounding Pharmacies
