Top Facts About Adrenal Fatigue

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Top Facts About Adrenal Fatigue
Dr. Peter Dobie
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In modern times, our daily routine has changed
remarkably. Nowadays people are so busy in their
lives that they have simply failed to identify
the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Fatigue
and lethargy have become common complaints
amongst adult people.   You may be suffering from
adrenal fatigue Syndrome, if you develop symptoms
like fatigue, depression, anxiety, lethargy,
arthritis, allergies, fearfulness, tiredness,
insomnia, always feeling worn-out, difficulty in
concentration, reduced memory, frequent
influenza, and the inability to lose
weight.   According to adrenal fatigue's experts,
the problem affects individuals who endure
continuous stretches of physical, mental or
emotional stress for a long time.
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• Here Are Some Facts About Adrenal Fatigue
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• The adrenal glands are found on top of the
  kidneys
• Adrenal glands are affected by a number of
  disorders
• Adrenal glands are crucial for homeostasis
• Adrenal fatigue occurs when adrenal glands are
  overworked and they start producing too little
  hormones
• A few supplements meant for adrenal fatigue might
  be dangerous, so its important that you visit
  only an expert.
• Tiredness, salt craving and loss of body hair are
  often termed as the alleged symptoms of adrenal
  fatigue.

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• Major Function Of The Adrenal Glands
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• In the human body, there are two adrenal glands
  and theyre located on top of each kidney.
  Cortisol and aldosterone are produced by the
  adrenal cortex, which is the outer section of the
  adrenal gland. Adrenaline and norepinephrine are
  produced by adrenal medulla which is the inner
  section of the adrenal gland.

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• A number of vital tasks are carried out by these
  hormones, such as
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• Managing the "fight or flight" response which is
  related to stress
• With glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids it
  regulates salt and water balance
• Indicates the beginning of sexual maturation and
  manages its progress through puberty
• Maintains pregnancy
• Maintains metabolism, including blood sugar
  levels and inflammation management

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• Here is a list of most common symptoms
• Light-headedness
• Unexplained weight loss
• Skin discoloration
• Loss of body hair
• Tiredness
• Craving salt and sugar
• Dependence on stimulants such as caffeine
• Problem in trying to sleep and waking up

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• How To Diagnose Adrenal Fatigue
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• Some expert doctors, who are well known for
  curing adrenal fatigue, suggest that blood
  samples should be taken or "stimulation" tests
  should be conducted to find out whether or not a
  person is suffering from adrenal fatigue. Theres
  not a specific way to diagnose this illness and
  doctors use different types of methods and tests
  to determine if a person has adrenal fatigue or
  not.
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• If you think that youve developed symptoms that
  indicate towards adrenal fatigue then immediately
  visit an expert doctor to get proper diagnosis
  and treatment.

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