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NATURALLY Practical Ways to Regain Vitality by Linda Sechrist
Heal Adrenal Fatigue F
atigue due to physical or mental exertion is common in those beleaguered by stress, poor eating habits and insom- nia, struggling to balance the needs of family and career and too often using caffeine and other stimulants to artificially rebound energy. James L. Wilson, Ph.D., a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy, educates medical professionals about an even more serious health issue he identifies as “adrenal fatigue”; it’s characterized by below-optimal adrenal function induced by an overload of such stressors. Our two walnut-sized adrenal glands, one atop each kidney, produce vital hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and many other functions, including how the body deals with stress.
Identifying the Core Issue In his book, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syn- drome, Wilson sheds light on the scope of the problem. “The fact that adrenal fatigue is unrecognized by conven- tional medicine has left millions of people suffering from an untreated problem that interferes with their ability to function normally and capacity to enjoy life. For those whose adrenal glands are ‘running on empty’, even something as basic as happiness seems almost out of reach,” comments Wilson, who resides in Tucson, Arizona. Individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue are most concerned about their low moods, energy, mental acuity and libido, for which conventional medicine typically prescribes antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs. These medications do nothing to revive adrenal functioning. This faulty condition also affects weight gain and a
propensity toward the development of some diseases, including 20 Twin Cities Edition
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