Ask Emily — adrenal fatigue

QUESTION:

What’s the difference between Adrenal Fatigue and just being tired?

ANSWER:

Adrenal fatigue occurs when we experience more sustained stress than we can handle. Common factors include lack of sleep, relationship conflicts at home or work, financial pressures, reliance on stimulants like caffeine and carbs, and even over-exercising, to name a few. Over time, these challenges take a toll on your body and the hormones that regulate your reaction to stress.

You can actually have your cortisol levels tested for adrenal fatigue. High cortisol levels and low DHEA production are signs of impaired adrenal function leading to adrenal fatigue. In advanced cases, your body may make very little cortisol as the adrenals have become exhausted. Fortunately, you can restore adrenal health through natural nutritional supplements, moderate exercise, and rest.

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Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural adrenal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive adrenal support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

• To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
• To select the Program that’s right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
• To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Adrenal Health Profile.
• If you’re ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We're here to listen and help.

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Last Modified: 08/17/2009