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Adrenal fatigue is estimated to affect around 80 percent of people in the world. According to James Wilson (author of "Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome"), chronic stress and lifestyle affect the body's ability to recuperate from physical, mental or emotional stress. In fact, whether for a short time or a chronic condition, most people struggle with adrenal fatigue at some point in their lives. Symptoms include: • body aches • trouble concentrating • racing thoughts • moodiness and irritability • always tired • feeling overwhelmed • hormone imbalance • cravings for sweet and salty foods These symptoms can be indicative of a few different disorders and are often overlooked by doctors, but more and more people are starting to realize that a combination of these could indicate the onset of adrenal fatigue, also known as adrenal insufficiency. And if you have adrenal fatigue, it can also be a major cause of excess fat storage and low energy levels. Luckily, you can heal adrenal fatigue with three simple steps: dieting, taking supplements and reducing stress. Your Amazing Adrenal Glands Your adrenal glands are two thumb-sized organs that sit above your kidneys and are part of the endocrine system. Also known as the suprarenal glands, they're involved in producing over 50 hormones that drive almost every bodily function, many of which are essential for life. Hormones affect every function, organ and tissue in the body directly or indirectly. They react to each other as well as respond to conditions in the body in an intricate and highly sensitive balancing act. The adrenal glands work closely with the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland in a system known as the hypothalamus- pituitary- adrenal axis (HPA axis). Adrenal glands play a huge role in stress response. Your brain registers a threat — whether it's emotional, mental or physical. The adrenal medulla releases adrenaline hormones to help you react to the threat (the fight-or-flight response), rushing blood to your brain, heart and muscles. The adrenal cortex then releases corticosteroids to dampen processes like digestion, immune system response and other functions not necessary for immediate survival. Adrenal Gland Fatigue Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 2| Page 45

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