Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and What to Do ⋆ Laura London Fitness

Daily living causes much stress, which is not easy on the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamine, including cortisol and adrenaline.

Adrenal Fatigue – Do You Have It? And what you can do about it.

When the adrenals are tired, the body may experience a number of different symptoms. The most common symptoms caused by tired or worn-out adrenal glands are:

Excessive sweating or perspiration from little activity
Lower back pain and/or knee weakness or pain, especially on the side
Dark circles under the eyes
Dizziness
Muscle twitches
Low blood sugar
Heart palpitations
Sensitivity to light, or difficulty seeing at night
Cravings for salt
Low stamina for stress, and easily irritated
Excessive mood responses after eating carbohydrates such as pasta, breads and sugar
Chronic infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast)
Low blood pressure
Light-headedness upon standing up
Tired but wired feeling, poor sleep
Cravings for sweets and carbs, intolerance to alcohol
Premature aging
Dry, unhealthy skin with excess pigmentation
Lack of libido
Cystic breasts
Tendency to startle easily
Negative response to thyroid hormone

If you suspect you might have tired adrenals, address it right away. Adrenal glands are extremely important to a healthy immune system. They are necessary for proper thyroid function.