Adrenal Fatigue

In functional medicine, we use “adrenal fatigue” as an umbrella term for symptoms resulting from poorly functioning adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus. Unbalanced lifestyle, high stress, or infection can create the perfect storm for dysfunction in these critical areas. 

Adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and create essential hormones, like cortisol, that regulate your blood sugar, metabolism, and immune system. When undergoing prolonged stress, the glands continue to produce cortisol but do not produce the proper amounts of other hormones your body needs, which leads to adrenal exhaustion.

A variety of conditions can cause adrenal fatigue, including:

• Autoimmune conditions
• Bacterial infections
• Viruses
• Injuries and accidents
• Excessive exercise
• Emotional stress
• Food intolerances
• Toxins
• Microbiome dysfunctions

These conditions can create an imbalance in cortisol production, resulting in a dysfunction in how the brain communicates with the adrenals. However, stress management, lifestyle changes, nutritional support, adrenal fatigue supplements, and other holistic treatments can restore proper communication to heal the adrenal dysfunction and return your body to optimal function. 

If you have adrenal fatigue, you are more likely to have a thyroid condition and may suffer from debilitating menopause symptoms. Ensuring your adrenals are healthy can prevent suffering from these other conditions.

Because the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are non-specific and could result from other illnesses, getting a medical diagnosis is often difficult. Our functional medicine practitioner can conduct diagnostic testing to discover what is going on in your body and determine if your condition can benefit from adrenal support. 

Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:

If you have felt like traditional medicine has dismissed your condition or you have been unable to get effective care, a functional medicine approach can make all the difference. At The Healing Collective, we see you, we hear you, and we believe your adrenal exhaustion is real. Our functional medicine practitioner will create a customized treatment plan to address your unique case of adrenal fatigue. We are dedicated to helping you experience complete body restoration through a variety of treatment methods. 

Your adrenal support plan may include:

• Diagnostic testing and labs to identify areas of concern
• Guidance on lifestyle changes and stress management to rebuild and protect your adrenals
• Nutritional and adrenal fatigue supplement regimen to boost your body’s energy levels and provide adrenal support
• Detoxification strategies
• Inflammation reduction
• Hormone replacement therapy

Unfortunately, simply taking some good supplements or getting depression treatment is not enough to heal adrenal fatigue. It’s a lifestyle problem, and a lifestyle adjustment is a crucial component of the solution. 

Our integrative approach includes personalized care–we work closely with you to resolve adrenal fatigue. Through detailed questioning and listening and compassionate support, we become your partners in health and wellness. The Healing Collective exists to tap into your body’s infinite healing capabilities, correct imbalances, and help you achieve your health goals through effective adrenal fatigue treatment.