I see patients everyday that have this “stress syndrome”…In fact, almost all of us have some degree of adrenal fatigue. The good news is that they are fairly easy to treat with natural medicine.  It can take 3 months to 2 years for full function to return but you will feel better  the entire time.

I saw a gal yesterday who said she was WIRED but TIRED. This is the adrenal fatigue syndrome in 3 easy words! She was a career driven woman who at 46 was beginning to slow down. She had kids, a husband, a house, a job…need I say more. Her mom had died this past year and she hadn’t been able to rebound since then.  She was dragging herself out of bed in the morning, had low energy all day, weight gain around her tummy, dizziness, headaches, and then insomnia at bedtime….She had burnt out all her reserves and now her body could not deal with stress (chemically that is).

So how do we fix this stress syndrome and adrenal fatigue? Good nutrition is the first step. Protein and hydration are the most important. I put my patient on atleast one protein shake per day to ensure some good quality protein. A diet rich in fruits and veggies, lean protein, and whole grains is best! (I think this is the best for all of us no matter what the issue!)

Next, I may prescribe some herbal combinations and vitamins. I recommend B5, selenium, vitamin C, omega fatty acids, D3, magnesium glycinate (citrate if you are constipated).  I also like adrenal glandulars with herbs. I use a product called ADR with my clients…it works great!  I may also prescribe DHEA to aid the adrenals.  To help the insomnia I use melatonin or seriphos (phos. serine) before bed.

There are lab tests to help make the picture more clear. I do a saliva test for cortisol, a test for DHEA-SO4, and use basic blood work as well. I spend 60-90 minutes with clients so what they tell me is more important than any lab tests but I do use them.

To reduce stress or make your body more resilient to stress is the goal!  I can help your body  but you have to reduce your own stress! Gentle exercise, baths, meditation, smelling the roses, riding your horse, whatever helps you relax will help your body! 

RGDS

dr.greenbean