Premenstrual syndrome symptoms may be more common. The body may need more rest to recover from the day. This is because precursors to sex hormones are being used in priority to produce cortisol and other necessary stress hormones in the adrenal gland.Ī common feeling may be described as “wired but tired”, maintenance of alertness during the day but extreme fatigue in the evening. Hormones are produced as required to respond to life and body stressors, however DHEA and other sex hormones begin to drop in stage II adrenal fatigue. General lethargy and lack of energy (more advanced stages) Improvement in symptoms above when on vacation Pain in upper back and/or neck without identifiable cause Premenstrual syndrome, moodiness and fatigue Increased weight with increased waist circumferenceįeeling of being tired in the morning, or between 3 to 5pmįeeling tired in the mornings and afternoons between 3-5pmįeeling tired between 7 to 10pm, and surge of energy later in the evening Requiring coffee in the morning in order to approach the day Low cortisol levels increase the risk of autoimmune disease.Ĭontinued stress on the adrenal glands, through life stressors, may lead to dysfunction or “fatigue”.Īdrenal fatigue is more common and increasingly recognized due to lifestyle factors such as constant stress, lack of sleep, lack of relaxation, poor eating habits, environmental toxins, allergens, caffeine and smoking.ĭifficulty awakening from sleep in the morning
Regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.Įlevated cortisol levels weaken the immune system.
They are small glands that are located just above the kidneys.Įnergy production, through carbohydrate conversion to blood glucose for energy. The adrenal glands secrete cortisol, epinephrine, DHEA, progesterone and testosterone.
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