We all have two adrenal glands – one on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline into our bloodstream to help us cope with stress. When we are under prolonged stress without relief, the adrenal glands become exhausted and are unable to protect us from burnout.
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Include:
- Tendency to gain weight, especially around the middle
- Brain fog
- Difficulty getting up in the morning
- Continuing fatigue not relieved by sleep
- Tend to crash between 3:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon
- Feel better after a meal
- Need coffee or other stimulant to get going in the morning
- Crave high protein foods like cheese and meat
- Low body temperature – especially at night
- Get light headed when standing up quickly
- Lower tolerance to people and noise
- Ability to handle stress has decreased
- Symptoms increase if meals are missed
- Less productive at work/school
- Have experienced one or more extremely stressful events in the past (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one, loss of job, illness…)
- Everything seems like a chore
- Low blood pressure
- Experience less joy in life
The symptoms of adrenal fatigue can be decreased significantly and in some cases eliminated, through a nutritious diet, stress management, and a blend of supplements that support and restore adrenal function. The adrenal glands and the thyroid work very closely together. When adrenal fatigue goes untreated, low thyroid function is common. Glenda, at the Better Living Centre, can help you to regain your energy through a nutrient dense diet and provide you with the appropriate stress management tools that will help to bring quality back into your life.