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Is it normal to get tired as we grow older?

As we age, hormone production and nutrient status decline. Hormone function is about 50% by the age of 50. Absorption of B-12 declines naturally with age. Although this is still considered “normal,” it is not “optimal”. The decline of hormones and nutrients results in a host of symptoms (including fatigue) and ultimately leads to degenerative diseases such as arthritis, heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer. Correction of hormones and nutrients to “optimal” levels and mind-body interventions generally correct energy levels back to normal.

Why are we seeing more fatigue and adrenal compromise?

With increasing frequency we are faced with the progression of fatigue to adrenal insufficiency and often adrenal failure. These are the people, of any age, who come in with fatigue, achiness, insomnia, inflammation, hypersensitivity to everything, panic attacks and many more symptoms. These are the ones who end up with diagnoses such as fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder and early arthritis. As such, this has been appropriately called “The 21st Century Stress Syndrome” by Dr. James Wilson. At this point in history, we will rarely encounter the patient who has strong adrenal function because: 1) We are depleting our hormones and nutrients faster as we live in a world where we are exposed to more stimulation of the nervous system. We are aware of conscious stimuli such as beeping phones, alerts, global news, social media, too many people and too many opportunities to interact, and often unaware of the subconscious stimuli such as electromagnetic fields and energies. 2) We have low reserves to begin with. The USDA reports over 50% reduction in the nutrient content of our top 34 crops in the years 1959 to 1999. Studies support a steady decline in hormone levels over time in age-matched controls. One study has reported a 15% population decline in men’s testosterone levels from 1997 to 2004.

What is “adrenal fatigue” or “adrenal burnout”?

With the current levels of stress in daily life, we are seeing more and more dysfunction of the adrenal gland. The body is programmed to respond to acute stressors with an acute stress response which includes elevation of cortisol, epinephrine, heart rate, blood pressure and general sympathetic nervous system response. When people are exposed to long periods of emotional or physical stress, the adrenal gland does not have the nutrients to produce a normal cortisol response. The adrenal gland then enters an insufficiency status (some call adrenal burnout), characterized initially by severe fatigue. As it progresses and cortisol levels decline, symptoms may include body pain, multiple sensitivities, allergies and difficulty dealing with normal life stressors. Other signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency may include:

Frequent flu

Afternoon slump

Frequent waking at night

Panic attacks

Dependency on coffee or stimulants for energy

Inability to take stress

Light headedness when standing up from laying down

Salt and sugar cravings

Increased PMS symptoms

Unexplained abdominal weight gain

Rashes and skin conditions

All inflammatory conditions including cancer

As the adrenal gland is ultimately the gland that mounts our survival response (“fight or flight”), the body attempts to make up for deficient cortisol by converting hormones such as DHEA, progesterone and testosterone, causing further symptoms associated with these hormones including infertility. With adrenal insufficiency comes decreased conversion of T4 to T3, increased reverse T3 (which blocks T3 receptors) and a dysfunctional thyroid. These conditions are treatable by high dose nutrition, hormone replacement and mind-body interventions.

What are causes of fatigue and adrenal insufficiency?

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What does low cortisol feel like?

Low levels of cortisol can cause weakness, fatigue, and low blood pressure. You may have more symptoms if you have untreated Addison's disease or damaged adrenal glands due to severe stress, such as from a car accident or an infection. These symptoms include sudden dizziness, vomiting, and even loss of consciousness.

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When you’re stressed, your adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, produce a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol helps your body respond effectively to stress. It also plays a role in bone health, immune system response, and the metabolism of food. Your body normally balances the amount of cortisol produced. An Addisonian crisis is a serious medical condition caused by the body’s inability to produce a sufficient amount of cortisol. An Addisonian crisis is also known as an acute adrenal crisis. People who have a condition called Addison’s disease or who have damaged adrenal glands may not be able to produce enough cortisol. Low levels of cortisol can cause weakness, fatigue, and low blood pressure. You may have more symptoms if you have untreated Addison’s disease or damaged adrenal glands due to severe stress, such as from a car accident or an infection. These symptoms include sudden dizziness, vomiting, and even loss of consciousness. This is called an Addisonian crisis. An Addisonian crisis can be extremely dangerous if cortisol levels aren’t replenished. It’s a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical treatment.

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