Are You Overly Stressed With Adrenal Fatigue?

by | Sep 1, 2016 | Herbs, Nutrition, Supplements

An increasingly common problem among people of all ages and backgrounds is caused by chronic stress, which people are beginning to treat as adrenal fatigue. The most common symptom of adrenal fatigue is low energy levels and high stress. Many people push themselves through the day by using stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, and sugar. As a result, these lifestyle choices can tax the adrenal glands which happen to be located on the kidneys which are a part of the endocrine system. There are several herbal supplements and adaptogens that can help assist with adrenal fatigue and help elevate energy levels back to normal. Adaptogens are popular herbs that date back to Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine that are often considered tonics for their wide range of benefits to the body. So what are some great qualities that adaptogens possess? They are safe and free of toxinsThey have bioactive substances since they are plant based roots that work with multiple processes in the human body. They help the body deal with stress in multiple areas.They have a normalizing effect, rather than increasing or decreasing certain functions in the body. So for example, if hormone levels were too low, it could help raise the levels back up to normal, depending upon if the levels in the body needed to be restored.Unlike drugs, they are full of phytochemical substances that our body’s can readily utilize and recognize for biochemical needs.They can help restore harmony in the body as well as rejuvenate many stress induced illnesses. So what are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are responsible for such functions as keeping blood pressure...