Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) is becoming quite the norm for more and more people these days, but most people don't yet fully understand this or even know what it really is.  Is it dangerous?  It can be if you don't slow yourself down.  It can eventually start causing other illnesses within the body, so when you recognize #AFS, start getting rest and watch your stress levels.

 

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) can take hold when chronic stress, poor sleep, and inadequate nutrition become a daily struggle. The adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys, are among the most overworked glands in the body.

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When you're constantly stressed, living in a state of high alert or fear, your adrenals are forced to work overtime. Over time, this relentless demand depletes them, pushing them into exhaustion. As a result, your body struggles to regulate energy, hormones, and stress responses, leaving you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unable to recover.

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Prioritizing rest, stress management, and proper nutrition is essential to support and restore adrenal health before burnout takes its toll.

 

"In Chinese medicine the kidney/adrenal glands are the source of all Chi, universal energy. Standard, allopathic doctors do not usually diagnose adrenal stress and burn out." (1)

 

If you require coffee or caffeinated drinks, alcohol, marijuana, or anti-anxiety medications, then this may definitely be a sign that it's time to take care of yourself better.   "Adrenal Fatigue sufferers often have a difficult time dealing with physical or emotional stress." (2) 

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Try reducing any emotional issues you may be going through such as fear, stress, anger and worry.  Getting adequate sleep each night is extremely important and will help reduce the symptoms of fatigue tremendously.

 

Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

*Lower back pain.  Usually when you hold onto old emotions.

*Tiredness most all the time.

*Low Salt (Craving for salt)

*Panic Attacks

*Dizziness or lightheadedness upon standing up (Could be contributed to blood pressure being low)

*Mental Problems

*Dry, flaky skin and nails

*Thinning Hair or Hair that falls out.

*Stress

*Overly Emotional

*Weight Gain

*Irritability

*Slight stress leaves you fatigued and more exhausted.

*More energy at night.

 

Nutrients Needed For the Adrenals

*Essential Fatty Acids (A good source comes from Sea Moss)

*Vitamin B5

*Licorice Root

*Bach Flower Remedies (Olive, Elm, Impatiens, Centaury, Calming Essense)

All of these can be found at your local health food store.

 

What You Can Do

*Stay well hydrated.

*Sleep more.

*Stress less.

*Reduce caffeine, alcohol and sugary foods.

*Exercise

*Stay positive.

*Change your situation that is causing you any stress.

 

Works Sited:

(1) https://gerbermedical.com/the-adrenal-glands-our-bodys-principal-hormonal-energy-source/

(2) https://adrenalfatiguesolution.com/adrenal-fatigue-symptoms/