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These can stem from hormonal imbalances, low thyroid, high blood sugar and insulin resistance,
stress and
adrenal fatigue, digestive problems
such as intestinal parasites, yeast, or leaky gut, food intolerances and allergies, toxic exposure to metals
such as mercury and lead, and even the use
of antidepressants.
«As [
adrenal fatigue] worsens, it lays the foundation for other seemingly unrelated conditions such as frequent respiratory infections, allergies, rhinitis, asthma, frequent colds, and a number of other health problems such as fibroyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, hypoglycemia, adult onset diabetes, auto - immune disorders...» — Dr. James L. Wilson, author of Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress S
adrenal fatigue] worsens, it lays the foundation for other seemingly unrelated conditions
such as frequent respiratory infections, allergies, rhinitis, asthma, frequent colds, and a number
of other health problems
such as fibroyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, hypoglycemia, adult onset diabetes, auto - immune disorders...» — Dr. James L. Wilson, author
of Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress S
Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century
Stress Syndrome
As a matter
of fact, any weight loss supplement that contains ingredients
such as ephedra, high doses
of caffeine, country mallow, or even orlistat (an ingredient in the weight loss supplement Alli) may put you at cardiovascular risk, damage your liver,
stress your
adrenals and cause intestinal irritation, gut damage and gastrointestinal upset.
Signs
of low
adrenal function can be similar to signs
of being «
stressed out»
such as lethargy, dizziness, headaches, memory problems, food cravings and blood sugar imbalances.
The onset
of Adrenal Fatigue often occurs because
of financial pressures, infections, emotional
stress such as divorce, miscarriage, death
of a loved one, and over training.
Examples
of these factors that can amplify the
adrenal's constitutional weakness includes aging, obesity, excessive childhood illness, prolong
stress, excessive use
of prescription antibiotics, emotional trauma
such as death
of a loved one, physical trauma
such as a car accident, relational difficulties
such as divorce, and psychosomatic illnesses.
The Hypothalamic - Pituitary -
Adrenal (HPA) axis is a feedback loop by which signals from the brain trigger the release
of hormones,
such as cortisol, needed to respond to
stress.
There is also a test called reverse T3, that tells you if you are having thyroid symptoms because
of other reasons not related to Hashimoto's,
such as
stress or
adrenals.
Stress hormones
such as adrenaline and cortisol are secreted in excess, eventually leading to
adrenal fatigue and opportunistic infections
such as Candida overgrowth or bacterial infection
of the small intestine.
More vitamin C is contained in the
adrenal glands than any other organ in the body and is required at higher levels during times
of stress.11 - 14 Physical
stresses on the body
such as ingestion
of heavy metals,15 - 20 cigarette smoking,21 - 24 immune impairment,25 - 31 extreme temperatures,32 - 36 and chronic use
of certain medications
such as aspirin also signal the need for increased intake
of vitamin C. 37
Any mental anxiety signals your
adrenal glands to secrete cortisol, the main hormone in your body responsible for the physiological effects
of stress such as a racing heartbeat, higher pulse and sweaty palms.
Vitamin C helps the body deal with
stress, and theadrenal glands contain the highest concentration
of Vitamin C
of any part
of the body (to help assist in the manufacture
of adrenal stress hormones
such as adrenalin and cortisol).
Over-reacting,
stressing, worrying and all fear - based emotions
such as anxiety or panic, create a level
of stress in us that will activate the fatigued
adrenals.
Adrenal fatigue is characterized by high levels
of prolonged mental, emotional and physical
stress, low energy, insomnia, food cravings, and depressive symptoms
such as low mood, apathy and lack
of enjoyment in previously enjoyed activities, changes to sleep, weight, appetite and energy levels.
In an attempt to compensate for the lack
of glycogen your pituitary gland sends a signal to the
adrenal glands to overproduce
stress hormones
such as cortisol and adrenaline.
If the
adrenals are already taxed due to long - term
stress, acute
stress events
such as loss
of job, sickness, or physical trauma can trigger an
adrenal crash.
Some theories suggest that fibromyalgia may result from
stress - induced changes in the hippocampal area
of the brain; others from
stress - induced disruptions
of the hypothalamic - pituitary -
adrenal (HPA) axis (which affects
adrenal function and cortisol production); and still others from low levels
of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, caused by genetic factors and triggered by exposure to stressors,
such as emotional distress, physical trauma, viral infections or inflammatory disorders.
Areas
such as suboptimal diet, excess
stress, and poor sleep quality all play into the development and perpetuation
of adrenal fatigue.
Additional factors,
such as severe injuries, illnesses and emotional
stresses can debilitate the
adrenal glands
of anyone, including athletes.
This could be due to a variety
of reason
such as
stress, (
stress taxes the
adrenal glands) a poor diet or even a good one just lacking in a vital nutrient
such as essential fatty acids, or even lack
of sunlight or exercise.
Our
adrenal glands handle our
stress response, including the production
of the hormones
such as adrenaline, DHEA, and cortisol.
For example, vague problems from nutritional malabsorption
of can bring vitamin K and iron deficiencies, physical problems
such as exhaustion, dermatitis (skin conditions), bone (osteoporosis) and muscle problems,
adrenal dysfunction, and mental
stress including depression.
Adrenal, Hormone, & Cortisol Testing: The adrenal glands are the managers of the stress response in our body and control hormones such as cortisol an
Adrenal, Hormone, & Cortisol Testing: The
adrenal glands are the managers of the stress response in our body and control hormones such as cortisol an
adrenal glands are the managers
of the
stress response in our body and control hormones
such as cortisol and DHEA.
The
adrenals are small glands located above the kidneys, which secrete hormones
such as estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and adrenaline, all
of which play a role in responding to
stress.
The pituitary gland produces a hormone ACTH which stimulates the
adrenal gland to produce excess cortisol, a naturally - occurring chemical in the body which helps the body respond to
stress such as infection or pain as well as the regulation
of body functions
such as sugar levels, the immune system sand the health
of the intestines.
One active area
of research involves the effects
of maltreatment and related stressors on major body
stress response systems
such as the hypothalamic - pituitary -
adrenal (HPA) axis, the catecholamine system (the locus ceruleus (LC)- norepinephrine (NE) / sympathetic nervous system (SNS)-RRB- and the immune system and the subsequent effects
of chronic
stress on brain development.