So how does one know if they have adrenal fatigue? Symptoms include listlessness and lack of energy, especially in the morning. People suffering from adrenal fatigue like to take afternoon naps to “recharge their batteries.” They always seem to lack the energy they need to perform the daily tasks, and they frequently crave foods high in carbohydrates, sugar and caffeine. Another symptom of adrenal fatigue is that sufferers just can’t seem to get enough sleep. For some reason, adrenal fatigue typically occurs more often in women than men.
Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands are unable to supply the body with the hormones required to function properly. Adrenal fatigue often is due to chronic stress and/or illness. Long-term, chronic stress, toxins, infections, lack of exercise, poor diet, medications, financial pressures, allergies and insomnia can overwhelm the adrenal glands and prevent them from functioning properly. When this occurs, you can experience unrelenting fatigue, depression, insomnia, concentration difficulties and more. When you suffer from adrenal fatigue, your cardiovascular system can be impacted and your body may not be able to metabolize fats, carbohydrates and proteins properly. You may experience low libido and your fluid and electrolyte levels can become unbalanced.
Healing the adrenal glands from adrenal fatigue requires a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle changes, supplementation and changes in the diet. Each of these works to heal the adrenal glands and reduce stress so that the adrenal glands can recover.
Lifestyle improvements that can help improve adrenal gland production include stopping smoking, reducing drug and alcohol consumption, eating a well-balanced diet and becoming aware of and removing food intolerances. It is also important to get 30 minutes of exercise daily and at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Making these changes takes time and support through those changes with acupuncture can increase a person’s chance of being successful.
Acupuncture is useful in treating adrenal fatigue. Key points are used that are associated with treating kidney energy. In some cases, self massage and acupressure can be done just inside the ankle between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. One can massage this area in a clockwise motion for five minutes on each side of the foot and repeat daily for best results.
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