Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms

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75 Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

The presentation of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS) can be affiliated with any of the following signs, symptoms, or conditions. Currently, there is no definitive laboratory test for AFS but you should always be on the lookout if you are suffering from a high number of the following Adrenal Fatigue symptoms. It’s important to note that […]

Brittle Adrenals and Adrenal Exhaustion Symptoms

No one likes to be thought of as easily broken, yet “brittle” is sometimes used to describe a clinical state characterized by large and sudden swings of adrenal exhaustion symptoms from one extreme to another. The term Brittle Diabetes is used, for example, to describe massive and extreme swings in blood glucose levels from one […]

FAQ: Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and the Reasons Behind Them

Q: If I have Adrenal Fatigue, why is my blood pressure high? I thought those with Adrenal Fatigue typically have low blood pressure. A: During early stages of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, blood pressure can be high due to excessive aldosterone along with adrenaline output. As the adrenal overload becomes prominent in advanced stages of Adrenal […]

Cardionomic Circuit Symptoms

Adrenal Fatigue and Blood Pressure Symptoms

Introduction to Adrenal Fatigue and Blood Pressure Symptoms Blood pressure is an important indicator of adrenal health and function. Mild adrenal weakness is usually accompanied by normal to high blood pressure symptoms. As Adrenal Fatigue advances, low blood pressure, at rest or related to posture becomes more prevalent. This paper will attempt to examine how […]

Tachycardia Symptoms and Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

Mitral valve prolapse syndrome, chronic orthostatic intolerance, and orthostatic tachycardia symptoms are each names that reference postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS is not a new illness. It is caused by a malfunction of the patient's autonomic nervous system (ANS). Tachycardia Symptoms and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 101 The autonomic nervous system (ANS) governs the […]

Hormonal Circuit Symptoms

The Role of Adrenal Fatigue in Estrogen Hormone Dominance

Adrenal fatigue and estrogen dominance go hand in hand. They are both a result of the dysregulation of the hormone circuit. The NEM is your body’s global response to stress, and it’s composed of six circuits: The Hormone, the Bioenergetics, the Cardionomic, the Neuroaffect, the Inflammation, and the Detoxification circuits. Learn More: » Read our […]

Neuroaffect Circuit Symptoms

Chronic Tiredness and Insomnia in Adrenal Fatigue

A common cause of insomnia is the malfunction of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. Adrenal glands are an integral part of this axis. Insomnia leading to chronic tiredness is therefore a classic sign of Adrenal Fatigue. The main complaints for insomnia include: difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia), disturbed sleep, being easily woken up at night, […]

The Autonomic Nervous System and Adrenal Response

The body has an adrenal response to severe stress from any source by activating the “fight or flight” system. The hormones responsible are norepinephrine and epinephrine (also called adrenaline). When a stressor is recognized, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is set in motion. At the end of this stream of hormones, the adrenal response is to […]

Bioenergetic Circuit Symptoms

Adrenal Fatigue and Hypoglycemia Symptoms

Hypoglycemia Symptoms One of the classic signs of Adrenal Fatigue are hypoglycemia symptoms. Traditionally hypoglycemia is a medical term for a state produced by a lower than normal level of blood sugar. Unfortunately, no single glucose value alone satisfactorily gauges all people because many variables are involved. While there are no disagreements as to the normal range […]

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Signs and Symptoms: Are You Still Tired After Sleeping Eight Hours Each Night?

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Signs and Symptoms: Causes for Infertility - Adrenal Fatigue

Role of Adrenal Fatigue in Infertility There are variable causes for infertility. Current estimates reveal that at least 10-15 percent of couples in the US are infertile, despite having unprotected sexual intercourse for at least 12 months. Causes for infertility may be due to a single causative factor in the female or the male or […]

Signs and Symptoms: Cold Hands and Feet

What It Means to Have Cold Hands and Feet People who suffer from Adrenal Fatigue commonly complain about having cold hands and feet. There are several reasons that people often feel cold, and some of these may be exacerbated by Adrenal Fatigue. If you are in a cold environment, you will naturally have cold hands […]

Signs and Symptoms: Depression and Adrenal Fatigue

What Is Depression Depression is a common symptom of Adrenal Fatigue. Many people with with both depression and Adrenal Fatigue are given antidepressants to cope. This article goes in depth about depression and Adrenal Fatigue. It will help you understand what to expect if you suffer from depression and Adrenal Fatigue, and how you might best […]

Signs and Symptoms: Exercise Intolerance Among Causes of Fatigue

How Adrenal Fatigue Occurs The hormones in your body must be balanced in order to maintain energy levels, alertness, appropriate stress responses, mental health, and physical strength. If you suffer from Adrenal Fatigue, however, your hormones are out of balance. If you try to exercise, it can actually be one of the causes of fatigue […]

Signs and Symptoms: Healing Adrenal Fatigue to Soothe Dry Skin

If your skin is extremely dry, you are probably itchy and miserable for a large part of the day. There are several reasons why you may have dry, itchy skin. Antihistamines are very drying and if you take them with any regularity, they may be one cause for your dry skin. Dry Skin and Adrenal […]

Signs and Symptoms: Heart Palpitation Causes and Adrenal Fatigue

If your heart is beating too hard or too fast, if it seems to be fluttering, or if it seems to skip a beat, you may be experiencing heart palpitations. They can be felt in your throat, neck, or chest. Although they may be quite frightening, they are usually not something you need to worry […]

Signs and Symptoms: Hypoglycemia Symptoms despite Normal Lab Values

Sufferers of adrenal fatigue frequently feel a need to eat in order to feel less fatigued or anxious. Then, soon after completing their meal, they experience brain fog, only to become hungry again in a few hours. This leads to a feeling of “hangry”, a combination of always being hungry and angry from the frustration […]

Signs and Symptoms: Irritability and Adrenal Fatigue

Experiencing Irritability If you are suffering from Adrenal Fatigue, you are most likely experiencing irritability along with stress. These symptoms tend to make life much harder, primarily making it difficult to get along with other people. This article will explore the relationship between stress, irritability and Adrenal Fatigue, as well as other physical triggers and […]

Signs and Symptoms: Low Blood Pressure Causes and the Correlation with Adrenal Fatigue

A vast amount of medical literature and advice is heavily focused on high blood pressure, but many individuals are also plagued with low blood pressure. It is important to establish from the beginning that low blood pressure is typically a symptom of another condition, such as Adrenal Fatigue, rather than a problem itself. Therefore, one […]

Signs and Symptoms: Needing Coffee in the Morning

Coffee in the Morning A Health Warning: Here's Why... On any given day, there are enough coffee jokes on Facebook to fill an entire book, but needing coffee in the morning to keep you going throughout the day is really no laughing matter. There are a lot of difference between enjoying a morning cup of […]

Signs and Symptoms: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Postural tachycardia syndrome, also referred to as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), is characterized by a rapid rise in heart rate when an individual stands up. In most POTS cases, the individual will have a heart rate of about 80 beats per minute when sitting down, but when they stand relatively quickly, their heart rate […]

Signs and Symptoms: What Does Adrenaline Do?

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is the primary hormone responsible for the fight or flight response that is associated with stressful or dangerous situations. Chemically, it is part of the catecholamine family, the members of which are derived from the amino acid tyrosine. The synthesis of adrenaline occurs through a pathway that begins by converting […]

Signs and Symptoms: What does the Adrenal Gland do to Contribute to Hypothyroidism?

The thyroid gland, a little gland located in the front of the neck, is responsible for producing hormones that help keep the body functioning optimally. When the thyroid gland is not functioning as it should, the resulting symptoms include fatigue, forgetfulness, and even depression. Additional possible side effects of low thyroid functioning, or hypothyroidism, include […]

Signs and Symptoms: When it's Unclear What Causes Dizziness

Dizziness and light-headedness are the most common reasons for doctor visits. However, doctors are sometimes perplexed as to what causes dizziness. Much patience and diligence is needed to find the right doctor who will properly diagnose and then treat the actual cause or causes of your dizziness. What Causes Dizziness: Many Root Causes There are […]

Signs and Symptoms: Why Can't I Sleep Even Though I’m Tired?

With the increase in the use of electronic devices and unconventional working hours, sleeping at night is a serious struggle for most of us, despite being tired at the end of the day. You may lay in wonder and ask yourself why can't I sleep? The answer is typically multifactorial and adrenal fatigue syndrome. For […]

Signs and Symptoms: Why You Experience an Extreme Lack of Energy Between Three and Five P.M.

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