Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal glands are endocrine glands located above the kidneys
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Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue or Burnout can include:
- allergies
- fatigue
- muscle aches and pains
- feeling cold
- morning sluggishness
- low sex drive
- feeling unable to cope
- feeling "burned out"
- impaired memory
- symptoms of poor thyroid function
- irritability
- feeling "tired but wired"
- weight gain on the abdomen
- sleep disturbances
- bone density loss
- high blood pressure
- loss of muscle mass
- insuling resistance and blood sugar control problems
- loss of scalp hair.
Tips to improve Adrenal Function
- Get lots of sleep. At least 8 hours are needed to properly rest the adrenal glands.
- Reduce the consumption of refined carbohydrates like white bread, and high sugar foods. Eat complex carbohydrates like whole grains and vegetables.
- The best thing for your adrenals is rhythm and routine. Go to bed at the same time, eat at the same time and wake at the same time.
- Sunlight. The body needs sunlight which contains vitamin D and helps prevent cancer. Sunlight also reinforces our body clock.
- Sleep in complete darkness. Light disrupts melatonin which is needed in large amounts at night to regulate our hormones in the day.
