Both chronic fatigue and adrenal fatigue have a number of signs and symptoms in common. Because the medical profession still views both conditions with a certain amount of skepticism, it can be extremely difficult for sufferers to get an accurate diagnosis, and therefore obtain the help they need to begin their journey back to health. […]
Syndrome: “A collection of symptoms and findings that are not attributed to a single identifiable disease” Adrenal fatigue is not well understood. As with other common syndromes (such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome,) this is partly because the signs and symptoms are many and varied, and can differ from person to person. A few common examples are […]
Do you ever feel completely exhausted at the start of the week, even after a calm and rested weekend? Most of us tend to attribute general fatigue to a mixture of stress, age, and the activities of a modern, hard working life. However, recent studies in health and nutrition have suggested that there may be […]
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is responsible for a wide range of processes within the body including immune responses, the regulation of metabolism, and acting as an anti-inflammatory. It also plays an important role in the way in which the body responds to stress. It is created in the cortex of the adrenal glands […]
Adrenal Fatigue is a stress-related condition that results in symptoms like exhaustion, weakened immunity, sleep disturbances, and food cravings. The adrenal glands and HPA axis become depleted and dysregulated after a long period of emotional stress or chronic illness. As you might expect, tiredness and exhaustion are some of the most common Adrenal Fatigue symptoms. However, […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
