What Do You Do for Adrenal Exhaustion?

You might not know what adrenal glands are, what they do, or how they can become heavily fatigued, but in modern times, adrenal exhaustion is a common malady.

Your Adrenal Glands

• According to The Environmental Illness Resource, adrenal glands produce hormones including cortisol. Cortisol is the main hormone involved your body's stress response. When constantly under stress, your adrenal glands have to produce large amounts of cortisol, which compromises its ability to produce other hormones.

What Causes Adrenal Exhaustion?

• The cause of adrenal fatigue is a high-stress lifestyle. The adrenal glands can't produce hormones correctly.

Signs of Adrenal Exhaustion

• According to Methods of Healing, signs of adrenal fatigue include excessive fatigue, no energy in the morning, more energy in the evening, frequent illness, sensitivity to cold and digestive troubles.

Treatment

• Treating adrenal exhaustion involves a combination of changes. Reduce stress in your life, and get regular exercise. Sleep a full eight hours each night, more if necessary; and take short naps through the day. Avoid caffeine, simple carbohydrates and sugar. Take vitamin C and B complex supplements.

Medications

• Two medications, corticosteroid drugs and hydrocortisone may be prescribed for people with severe adrenal exhaustion.