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Adrenal Fatigue - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Dr. Peter Dobie

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Adrenal fatigue is a misunderstood medical condition and people are often unaware of its symptoms or causes. It occurs when the adrenal glands are under excess stress. Lethargy, depression, anxiety and allergies are a few common symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Treatment is available for this condition. You can search online to find an expert adrenal fatigue doctor in your area.

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Adrenal Fatigue -Causes, Symptoms and

Treatment

Dr. Peter Dobie

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Adrenal fatigue is a misunderstood medical condition andpeople are often unaware of its symptoms or causes. It occurswhen the adrenal glands are under excess stress.Lethargy, depression, anxiety and allergies are a few commonsymptoms of adrenal fatigue. Treatment is available for thiscondition. You can search online to find an expert adrenalfatigue doctor in your area.

The majority of people are unaware of the condition of adrenalfatigue or exhaustion. So what is adrenal fatigue? Its namedescribes it well: it occurs when the adrenal glands in thebody are over-worked or under-nourished. This results infatigue and exhaustion. The adrenals are small glands locatedabove the kidney. They secrete hormones which help the bodyto handle immediate or long-term stress.

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Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

• chronic fatigue and tiredness• chronic anxiety• depression• decreased metabolism• joint pain• inability to think clearly• poor memory and concentration• allergies and food sensitivities• low body temperature• low blood pressure• decreased immune function• dark circles under the eyes• low blood sugar• craving for sweet or salty foods• changes in skin colour

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Causes of Adrenal Exhaustion

• Our modern lifestyle is the main reason for adrenalexhaustion or burnout. The glands suffer when heavilyover-used. While the mind maybe full of ideas andalways active, the body can at times fail to keep up.Factors that put stress on the adrenal glands include:constant mental, physical or emotional stress

• physical injury• unhealthy or poor diet• high use of caffeine or other similar stimulants• too little sleep• traffic or noise pollution

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Treatment of Adrenal Fatigue

It is possible to treat this condition and there are three basiccategories into which treatment can be divided:

• Integrative and anti-ageing medicines• Nutritional and herbal support• Re-energizing practices and lifestyle changes

Doctors suggest that the following time frames may benecessary to achieve full recovery:

• 6 to 9 months for minor fatigue• 12 to 18 months for moderate fatigue• 24 months for severe fatigue

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If you are suffering from any of the symptomsmentioned above it is advisable not to neglectthem but to visit a renowned doctor as soon aspossible. To find an adrenal fatigue doctor youcan search online.

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Thank You

Dr. Peter Dobie

Address: SUITE 3A, EDGECLIFF COURT, 2 NEW McLean ST, EDGECLIFF, NSW 2027

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 02 9362 0493

Fax: 02 9363 0767