Adrenal Fatigue

A hormone is a chemical messenger formed by an orchestra of highly talented players, such as the adrenal glands, the hypothalamus, the pituitary, the liver, the pancreas, the ovaries, and the thyroid.  Hormones commute through the bloodstream via an information superhighway that connects the executive suites of the brain to the DNA managers working in the body’s cells.

The adrenal glands make the heart race when excited, stressed, scared, or in love.  The adrenals release many hormones, including adrenaline, gives the feeling of being buzzed or jumpy when too much caffeine is consumed.  The adrenal glands are instrumental in making one feel exhausted, burned out, or fried, and they also help to power hot flashes and other vexing menopausal symptoms.  All women with hormonal imbalances have abnormal cortisol levels—some are high, and some are low.

In women and men, some of the primary sex hormones testosterone and estrogen are manufactured in the adrenal glands.  Adrenal hormones perform many fascinating functions.  Here’s a condensed version of what these hormones are and do.

Glucocorticoids (certain steroids, cortisol, and corticosterone):
Have various effects on inflammation and protein synthesis.

Mineralocorticoids (certain steroids; aldosterone):
Maintain the body’s salt balance.

Epinephrine (adrenaline):
Regulates cardiac function, smooth muscle contraction, and the mobilization of fat cells.

Norepinephrine (noradrenaline):
Facilitates fat cell mobilization and arteriole contraction.

 Following is a list of symptoms felt as a result of adrenal fatigue:

• Mild depression
• Food and or inhalant allergies
• Lethargy and lack of energy
• Increased effort to perform daily tasks
• Decreased ability to handle stress
• Dry and thin skin
• Hypoglycemia
• Low Body Temperature
• Nervousness
• Palpitation
• Unexplained hair loss
• Alternating constipation and diarrhea
• Dyspeps

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