Adrenal dysfunction is the body's natural response to prolonged stress. These small glands atop the kidneys play a vital role in producing stress hormones, including Adrenaline, Epinephrine, DHEA, Cortisol, and Pregnenolone.
High Cortisol Symptoms:
Low Cortisol (Often referred to as "Adrenal Fatigue") Symptoms:
Anxiety and Irritability
Fatigue and Exhaustion
Insomnia
Depression
Hot Flashes
Increased Sleep but Frequent Nighttime Wakening
Brain Fog
Early Menopause or Menstrual Irregularities
Sugar Cravings
Orthostatic Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure when Standing)
Fatigue (Feeling 'Tired but Wired')
Poor Concentration
High Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance
Very Low Libido
Symptoms Resembling Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Low Libido and Vaginal Dryness
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Your thyroid's main job is to control the speed of your metabolism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs. Approximately 60% of people in the US have hypothyroidism. On the other hand, Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs.
Fatigue
Menstrual Irregularities
Sensitivity to Cold
Fertility Issues or Miscarriage
Constipation
Muscle and Joint Pain (especially in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis)
Weight Gain
Confusion or 'Brain Fog'
Dry Skin
Slow Thinking
Depression
FatigueAnxiety
Goiter (visibly enlarged thyroid gland) or thyroid nodules.
Difficulty concentrating.
Hair loss.
Fatigue.
Hand tremor.
Frequent bowel movements.
Heat intolerance.
