Adrenal Fatigue Related Health Conditions

Adrenal Fatigue is often associated with hypoglycemia, musculoskeletal pains, insomnia, brain fog, and depression. Learn more about health conditions related to adrenal fatigue in this video.

https://www.drlamcoaching.com/adrenal...

The normal stress response by the adrenal gland is to increase the blood sugar level. However, glucose release is slowed as the output of cortisol reduces during later stages of Adrenal Fatigue, such as what happens in adrenal exhaustion.

Hypoglycemia itself is a significant stress on the entire body, especially on the adrenal, so you have a vicious cycle that goes on. While this can be overcome by sugar fixes initially, in mild Adrenal Fatigue – and that’s why people take Coca-Cola, or Pepsi Cola, or pop drinks, as well as donuts or juices to give themselves that little boost, this is only a quick fix, and usually the symptoms will come back after only a short time, usually within one or two hours.

Hypoglycemia is also related to the autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Secondly, we have a musculoskeletal system breakdown. Now, collagen and protein are broken down in a catabolic state of function during Adrenal Fatigue. This can lead to chronic pain syndromes, joint pain, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.

As cortisol goes up, one of the side effects of this hormone is the breakdown of protein, resulting in an overall net catabolic state, meaning the amount of buildup of the muscle is less than the amount of breakdown, so as a result, broken down muscles are not adequately replaced. Collagen is broken down without significant replenishment. Outwardly, wrinkles start to develop as premature aging sets in. Internally, organs and muscle breakdowns tends to lead to chronic muscle and joint pains of unknown origin, especially after strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.

Adrenal Fatigue therefore is often associated with poor ability to digest protein, as well as the gastrointestinal systems tend to slow down. This will only add to the musculoskeletal pain and syndromes. It should come, therefore, as no surprise that that secondary fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are commonly associated with adrenal exhaustion.

Because Adrenal Fatigue can lead to insomnia, sleep disturbances, brain fog, anxiety and depression if the central nervous system is involved. Peripheral nervous system dysfunction is often associated with orthostatic hypertension, dizziness, lightheadedness, temperature intolerance, fainting spells, tingling and numbness sensation of extremities, as well as sweating disregulation.

Chronic lack of sleep is strongly associated with decreased immunity, as well, and impaired glucose intolerance, as well as the decreased alertness and concentration. Cortisol, DHEA, testosterone, and estrogen are key hormones produced by the adrenals,

Those with advanced Adrenal Fatigue are strongly associate with an increase in fear, anxiety, depression, as well as difficulty concentrating.

A lot of people also complain of brain fog, which is a mental state where the memory becomes clouded or unclear. The exact physiology is not clear, but it’s postulated that excessive metabolite buildup in the brain over time, due to poor clearance is a major factor. It brings up a point that many people try to do detoxification to get themselves better from Adrenal Fatigue, but improper detoxification can make the body worse, and make brain fog more decompensated, and also can even trigger a retoxification reaction, if not done carefully.

Oftentimes what happens during Adrenal Fatigue, is what’s responsible for many of the common symptoms, including heart palpitations, blood pressure irregularity, as well as sweating.

-----
Could you have Adrenal Fatigue? Learn the real signs and symptoms:

1. Educate yourself: Read our main article, "Fundamentals of Adrenal Fatigue":
» https://www.drlamcoaching.com/adrenal...

2. Take our 3-minute Test and learn if you could be experiencing Adrenal Fatigue:
» https://www.drlamcoaching.com/adrenal...

3. Have any questions? Ask Dr. Lam:
» https://user.drlam.com/user/request-c...

SHARE this video:
»   • Adrenal Fatigue Related Health Condit...  

SUBSCRIBE to our video channel:
»    / doctormlam  

FIND ME ONLINE HERE:
» Website: https://www.drlamcoaching.com/
» Facebook:   / drlamcoaching  
» Instagram:   / drlamcoaching  
» Pinterest:   / drlam  

DrLam® and Body. Mind. Nutrition® - Worldwide Nutritional Coaching Since 2001