Mar 10 2010
Understanding adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is a rather mysterious condition that is still not widely recognized, but is very real to its sufferers. Allegedly, adrenal fatigue is a condition that manifests following severe and prolonged stress, and is said to be the result of the adrenal glands not being able to produce sufficient amounts of the hormone cortisol.
Adrenal fatigue takes a long time to heal, and it may be years before the sufferer feels sufficiently strong like before. In the meantime, the sufferer will suffer daily bouts with fatigue and depression, mood swings, insomnia, and general debility. In severe cases, the sufferer may even look decades older than he or she ought to be. Such is the impact of adrenal fatigue.
In severe cases, hydrocortisone is often prescribed, but the problem is that adrenal fatigue is not recognized by many doctors. So in many cases, it is not diagnosed properly until years later. While not fatal, adrenal fatigue can impact a person’s quality of life seriously.
The natural way to treat adrenal fatigue is through using herbs and a naturopathic approach. Here’s more on adrenal fatigue supplements.
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