Adrenal fatigue - Hormone Harmony Clinic

Adrenal fatigue is a term for when the adrenal glands are overtaxed and unable to produce adequate levels of hormones like cortisol to maintain homeostasis. While not an officially recognized medical diagnosis, some health practitioners believe it is a real phenomenon. Symptoms may include:

• Fatigue
• Difficulty getting up in the morning
• Salt and sugar cravings
• Brain fog
• Low libido
• Depression
• Muscle weakness
• Lightheadedness

Causes are not fully understood, but potential contributors include:

• Chronic stress
• Poor diet
• Infections
• Medications
• Emotional trauma
• Sleep deprivation

If you suspect adrenal fatigue, there are some natural ways to support healthy adrenal and hormone function:

• Reduce stress through yoga, meditation, etc
• Eat a nutritious whole foods diet
• Take adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola
• Get adequate sleep nightly
• Supplement with vitamins B, C, magnesium, etc

More conventional treatments like hydrocortisone may also help improve fatigue. Getting hormone testing can also determine if adrenal, thyroid, or sex hormones require support.

At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we specialize in advanced hormone panel testing and crafting custom bioidentical hormone therapy plans to rebalance your body from the inside out. Ask us today how we can get your energy and mojo back through science-backed natural hormone therapies!

I hope this gives you a helpful starting point to understand adrenal fatigue! While more research is still needed, many integrative medicine practitioners recognize the burden it places on people's health and quality of life. Supporting the adrenals gently without further taxing them can help mitigate fatigue and hormone imbalance over time. Let me know if you have any other questions!