Dr. James Wilson coined the term “ADRENAL FATIGUE” in 1998 to identify a group of signs and symptoms that people experience as a result of suboptimal adrenal function. This lack of optimal adrenal performance is often associated with the affects of chronic stress on the human body.

Are You Experiencing Adrenal Fatigue?*

Tired for no reason?
Having trouble getting up in the morning?
Need coffee, colas, salty or sweet snacks to keep going?
Feeling run down and stressed?

Using the #205 Adrenal Stress Profile test you submit four saliva samples; morning, noon, evening and bedtime. The cortisol and DHEA measurements at these times tell us how well your adrenal glands are functioning. Plus, we look at the main steroidal (sex) hormones, estradiol, estriol, progesterone and testosterone. We also look at melatonin, the sleep hormone, because one of the most common main complaints is sleep problems. Other complaints that may result from poor adrenal function include:

anxiety
panic
depression
loss of immunity
disturbed sleep
thinning skin
poor concentration/memory lapses
heart disease/atherosclerosis
hot flashes
night sweats
osteoporosis
irregular menstruation
painful intercourse
slow healing
reduced libido
malaise/lethargy
unexplained weight gain
fatigue
loss of appetite/increased appetite
hair loss and dry skin

Most conventional/western practitioners focus on the symptoms and try to reduce these with drugs. Likewise, the typical nutritionist usually offers the same type of advice, substituting more natural products like herbs, vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients instead of drugs. However, this approach still fails to address the underlying cause or condition.

Stop treating symptoms and get to the root cause!

If you answered yes to any of one or more of the above questions, you may be experiencing adrenal fatigue.

The following is a common case study:

A client came in because she had symptoms including fatigue, hair loss, chronic pain, overweight, constipation and memory difficulties. She was tested by her Dr. and her thyroid tests were within normal limits. We tested her adrenal health through the salivary tests we use in our clinic. The test revealed a very low Cortisol to DHEA ratio along with a steroidal hormone imbalance. She started on the proper nutritional supplementation and after six weeks she was reassessed and stated that her energy was 40% improved, and that she had lost five pounds. After two months she had lost another 7 pounds and her energy continued to improve. She was eventually started on an exercise program. In total she has lost 25 pounds, but more importantly her memory is clear, she has hope for future and her energy level is better than it was 10 years ago.

In a study published in The CFS Research Review in December 2003, researchers found that corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH — the hormone that stimulates the adrenal gland) caused an increase in an inflammatory hormone called IL-6 (interleukin-6) in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Normally CRH will stimulate the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol which is anti-inflammatory, in part, by reducing IL-6 levels. This does not happen in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome because they often have adrenal insufficiency. Chronic fatigue results from insufficient adrenal gland hormones.

The adrenal gland hormone cortisol has many bodily functions including:

-Helping with energy production
-Helping with heat production
-Mobilizing immune cells
-Decreasing inflammation
-Controlling allergic reactions
-Raising blood sugars
-Waking you up in the morning
-Stimulating thoughts

If you or someone you know has fatigue, concentration difficulties, low blood sugar, achiness, allergies, whole body inflammation (chronic pain), or trouble getting out of bed in the morning, most likely they have adrenal insufficiency. Give us a call and we’ll help you get to the root cause of your health problems.

Regards,

Marc Plano
1-877-Plano-Plan