Are your tired for no reason? Having trouble getting up in the morning? Need coffee, colas, and sugary snacks to keep going? Feeling run-down and stressed? It may not be what you think. If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is a health disorder that can affect any one who has suffered from persistent or severe emotional or physical stress.

The proper functioning of the adrenal glands, even though no bigger than a walnut, ensures resiliency, energy, and endurance. The purpose of the adrenal glands is to enable the body to deal with different types of stress.

• physical
• emotional
• psychological
• environmental
• infectious

These “stress glands” sit on top of the kidneys where the hormones they secrete affect the functioning of every tissue, organ, and gland in the body. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the amount of stress overextends the capacity of the body to compensate and recover from that stress.

Conditions affecting Adrenal Fatigue

• Not getting enough rest and relaxation to enjoy life
• Driving yourself constantly, never satisfied
• Being under constant pressure
• Feeling trapped, helpless, or overwhelmed by repeated difficulties
• Severe or chronic emotional or physical trauma Signs and symptoms of Adrenal fatigue

Signs and symptoms of Adrenal fatigue

• Difficulty getting up in the morning
• Continuing fatigue not relieved by sleep
• Craving for salt or salty foods
• Decreased sex drive
• Decreased ability to handle stress
• Increased time to recover from illness, injury or trauma
• Mild depression, less enjoyment or happiness with life
• Increased PMS symptoms
• Inability to focus
• Memory loss.

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms refer to Dr. James Wilson’s book Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress Syndrome. This book, as well as unique products Dr. Wilson has created to help you recover from adrenal fatigue, is available at MD Custom Rx. For more information please call MD Custom Rx at 414-967-9248.