Adrenal Fatigue Is a Real Illness

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome has been detected in millions of people worldwide. However, the majority of the medical community does not believe it exists. It is not part of medical school education. Also, the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are diverse making it difficult to diagnose.

Our adrenal glands and hormones prepare our body for stress. Chronic stress forces them to overproduce to the point of exhaustion.

Cortisol and DHEA, two of the the hormones, continuously secreted at high levels can destroy your body. It can manifest itself in loss of healthy bone and muscle; impaired digestion, metabolism and mental function; and a weakened immune system.

When these hormones become exhausted, many bodily processes are hindered. Consequently, sufferers demonstrate a multitude of symptoms. The symptoms are experienced because of the many functions of cortisol and DHEA.

Cortisol
· Increases amino acids in the blood and liver
· Increases fatty acids for energy
· Counters inflammation and allergies
· Prevents sodium loss to maintain blood pressure
· Maintains resistance to stress
· Maintains emotional stability
DHEA
· Functions as a male hormone
· Precursor to testosterone and estrogen
· Reverses immune suppression
· Stimulates bone deposits and building
· Increases muscle, reduces fat
· Reverses the effects of excess cortisol

Other health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia symptoms, hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, arthritis and PMS may arise at the same time. Also, food allergies, systemic yeast overgrowth and mercury toxicity from dental amalgams are related conditions.

The development of adrenal exhaustion and unmanaged stress go hand in hand. Fatigue unrelieved by rest is one of the many symptoms.

Are you unsure if you are suffering this "stress syndrome"? Finding a doctor that will administer a saliva test is a good place to start. Treatment can be done with natural substances and lifestyle changes.

A wonderful resource is the book Adrenal Fatigue – The 21st Century Stress Syndrome by James L. Wilson, N.D. This book and contains information about a proper diet and the use of DHEA supplementation. This will give you some much needed information if you cannot find a doctor to help you.

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