Adrenal Fatigue Treatment

The adrenal glands produce cortisol. It is a natural adrenal steroid secreted in response to chronic psychological, mental, or physical stress. Injuries, infections, inflammation, and allergies also cause it to be secreted.

A natural anti-inflammatory hormone, cortisol strengthens the immune system’s ability to fight infections and promotes the body’s assimilation of thyroid and sex hormones.

Adrenal fatigue syndrome occurs when your adrenal glands do not function properly, causing changes in your metabolism, electrolyte balance, and cardiovascular system. Many factors can trigger this condition, such as poor diet, poor sleeping habits, chronic stress, chronic illness, or pregnancy.

Any stress, whether internal or external, can cause adrenal glands to become overloaded and ineffective, causing an improper release of cortisol. Adrenal glands that are out of balance can lead to:

• High Cortisol — Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, fatigue, increased belly fat, and bone loss.
• Low Cortisol — This results in chronic fatigue, low energy, food cravings, poor exercise tolerance, and a weak immune system.
• High or low DHEA — DHEA is a precursor to estrogens and testosterone, one of the body’s most abundant hormones.

Dr. Shel and her team will check your cortisol levels via a saliva test to obtain a complete picture of your overall health. We can determine how to help your adrenal glands function better through various courses of treatment based on your individual needs.

Patients with adrenal fatigue are treated from a hormonal standpoint, a vitamin/supplement/nutrition standpoint, and a lifestyle and stress management standpoint

Dr. Shel can help you make simple lifestyle changes so that your adrenal glands can recover. We will also provide recommendations for achieving hormonal balance, such as taking vitamins and supplements to help enhance healing. Some herbal supplements can also help heal the adrenal glands and improve your ability to absorb nutrients from your food.

The symptoms of adrenal fatigue typically occur after periods of intense stress in your life or after an illness or infection. Below are some of the symptoms to look out for:

• Weight gain
• Exhaustion
• Insomnia or sleep problems
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Brain fog or cognitive issues
• Sugar cravings
• Digestive issues
• Immune deficiency

You should schedule a hormone health consultation if you experience any of these symptoms.