Blog — Adrenal Fatigue

ADRENAL STRESS & HORMONE BALANCE: FINDING BALANCE THROUGH HORMONE TESTING

Publié par Behcet Bicakci le

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an integral part of our daily lives. While stress in moderation can be beneficial in certain situations, chronic and prolonged stress can take a toll on our health, particularly on our adrenal glands and hormone balance. The adrenal glands, also known as the "stress glands," play a vital role in helping us cope with stress and maintain overall well-being. However, excessive and unmanaged stress can lead to adrenal fatigue and hormone imbalances, affecting various aspects of our health and quality of life.Recognising Adrenal ImbalanceMany of us might be experiencing symptoms of adrenal...

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Understanding Adrenal Stress Hormone Symptoms and the Benefits of Saliva Adrenal Stress Hormone Testing

Publié par Ben White le

By Hormone Lab UK. Understanding Adrenal Stress Hormone Symptoms In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. From demanding work schedules to personal responsibilities, stress can take a toll on our overall well-being. When we experience prolonged or excessive stress, our adrenal glands play a vital role in our body's response. The adrenal glands produce stress hormones, such as cortisol, to help us cope with and adapt to stress. However, chronic stress can lead to an imbalance in these hormones, resulting in various symptoms and health concerns. In this blog post, we will explore the...

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STRESS & ADRENAL HORMONES

Publié par Ben White le

Since 1998, ZRT has tested adrenal hormones for 1.4 million individuals. The adrenal glands, otherwise known as the “stress glands,” enable our bodies to cope with stress and survive. Shaped like two tiny pyramids, they sit atop the kidneys and from this central location mobilize the response to changes in our environment. Whether stress comes from outside in the form of a natural disaster, or from within like the anxiety we experience before public speaking, it’s the adrenals’ job to help us adapt to the situation. They accomplish this by secreting key hormones:  Cortisol: The primary stress hormone that fine-tunes...

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Are You Among the 80% of Americans Who Experience Adrenal Fatigue?

Publié par Ben White le

Practical Takeaway: When adrenal glands become fatigued – typically as a result of prolonged, repetitive stress – the output of key regulatory hormones, like 'master stress hormone' cortisol, is diminished. Following my recent re-reading of Dr. James Wilson’s 2001 pioneering book, Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress Syndrome, I took his advice and for the first time in months slept in on a Saturday morning. That day there was such a difference in my energy I decided to go with another of his suggestions and took a short nap on Sunday. Again I felt much better; after a 15 minute doze I was energized without the usual...

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