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Adrenal Fatigue

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

The adrenal glands are known as the stress glands located on top of each kidney. They produce many hormones; including the flight or fight hormones that are produced when under stress. Our bodies are not made to withstand excessive production of these hormones, adrenaline and Cortisol, but unfortunately so many people today are exposed to chronic, non-stop stress. The overproduction of these hormones over time; causes the adrenals to either begin overproducing stress hormones or under-producing them; leading to a multiple symptoms that can affect the entire body. The body can help heal itself with a specific plan aimed at down-regulating stress -especially emotional stress. Making serious diet, sleep, supplement, and lifestyle changes can significantly improve how you feel quickly. Testing is also available for this.
Common symptoms: Fatigue or exhaustion, frequent illnesses, anxiety, muscle aches, depression, reduced memory, difficulty concentrating, insomnia or wakefulness, inability to lose weight, low sex drive, skin problems, food cravings, lightheaded, dry skin, hair loss, heart palpitations, anxiety, irritability, digestive problems, over-reaction to stress, nervousness.
Causes: Chronic stress is the number one cause of adrenal fatigue. This stress can be caused by: Social stress: financial, marital, familial, loneliness, anger (the worst kind of stress,) lack of sleep or chronic insomnia, chronic illness or infection, chronic pain depression, poor diet, including excessive sugar, alcohol, or caffeine, gluten intolerance or other digestive problems, use of multiple prescription drugs including history of recreational drug use.

Treatment:

  • Remove Stressors: Take the time each day to identify emotional or situational stressors that you can eliminate.
  • Stress Relief: Laughter, time with supportive friends, deep breathing, rest breaks. Take 10-30 minutes once or twice daily to lie down and close your eyes, and/or practice deep breathing. Breathing helps lower stress hormones!
  • Sleep: Get at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. It is important to go to sleep by 10 p.m. because our adrenals do most of their work to repair the body between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Avoid caffeine which may interrupt sleep patterns. And if you are photosensitive, avoid computers and TV after 8 p.m.
  • Exercise: 20-30 minutes per day. Include aerobic (cardiovascular), anaerobic (weights and resistance), and flexibility (stretching or yoga). Do not overdo it; do not overstress your body with excessive exercise.
  • Diet: Diet should consist of 20-25 percent whole grains, 30-40 percent vegetables; 10-15 percent beans, nuts and seeds, 10-20 percent meat and daily, 10-15 percent good fat and 5-10 percent whole fruits.
    • Eat meals and snacks every four to five hours when you are awake.
    • Do not skip breakfast, EVER! Try to eat 14-21 g protein at each breakfast.
    • Use sea salt in place of traditional salt.
    • Limit or eliminate sugary or empty calorie drinks such as juice, soda, and alcohol.
    • Avoid sugary foods and processed foods, especially those with hydrogenated oils that produce trans fats.
    • Avoid caffeine. Eat as many colorful veggies and fruits as you can regularly throughout the day.

Supplements:

  • ReBalance Stress AM – excellent supplement for chronic stress (2 each AM)
  • ReBalance Stress PM –  for restoring sleep and getting high levels under control (2 each PM)
  • Pregnenalone 25-50mg taken at night for sleep and restoring memory and restfulness
  • High P\potency B-complex, liquid drops or capsules; taken daily with breakfast
  • Natural vitamin E, 400 mg/day; taken each AM
  • Vitamin C, 2000-4000mg daily with meals
  • DHEA, 10-25 mg/day (typically up to 25mg for women and up to 50mg for men)
  • Phenylalanine (DLPA), 1,500-2,250 mg/day
  • Pantothenic acid, 1,000-1,500 mg/day
  • Licorice root. Monitor blood pressure if hypertensive. This can be very helpful in reviving energy!
  • Calcium, 800-1,200 mg/day Magnesium, 400 mg/day

Good luck on your journey!

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Medford, OR

One Peak Medical
3265 Hillcrest Park Drive
Medford Oregon 97504
Phone: 541-494-9355

 

Eugene, OR

One Peak Medical
98 E 11th Ave
Eugene Oregon 97401
Phone: (541) 393-1037

Klamath Falls, OR

One Peak Medical
2340 S 6th St.
Klamath Falls Oregon 97601
Phone: (541) 851-2107

 

Roseburg, OR

One Peak Medical
1700 NW Garden Valley BLVD, Suite 201
Roseburg Oregon 97471
Phone: (541) 464-0788

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