Many times, patients come with different complaints and symptoms. But after having a thorough consultation it turns out that they all are experiencing adrenal fatigue. What is adrenal fatigue actually? And how can we prevent or treat it?
Adrenal glands are endocrine glands in our body, placed on top of the two kidneys. They regulate different hormones in the body including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. As we know that it is important for the hormones to be in a balanced state for our body to function properly but once if these hormones are out of balance, the body then experiences adrenal fatigue.
Adrenal fatigue can happen to anyone. Most of the time it is the stress that triggers the symptoms. After having prolonged symptoms of adrenal fatigue such as feeling tired and worn out all the time, brain fog, loss of appetite, depressed mood, diarrhea, constipation, body aches, and anxiety. The body becomes weak due to chronic stress which leads to a weak immune system that triggers inflammation and causes different illnesses.
In many cases, patients present with a history of chronic high levels of stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. To treat adrenal fatigue from the root cause, the doctor must sit and talk to the patient about his life since childhood and assess what can be the trigger of his condition. As we know the journey of life is a journey of health.
After a thorough consultation and some blood tests. The treatment starts with the patient having to choose healthier lifestyle options and managing stress. We can naturally reverse adrenal fatigue. The first step is by taking food as our medicine which means consuming food high in polyphenols, nutrients, and antioxidants. Reducing refined carbohydrates and replacing them with healthy low GI complex carbohydrates and by including healthy fats in our diets such as olive oil and avocado oil. We should always prioritize sleep and exercise. A combination of these three things diet, sleep, and exercise will improve the adrenals, balance the hormones, reduce the stress levels, and all in all, will help you become a better you. Also, for everything to work in harmony please do not forget to take your targeted nutritional supplements.
