Feeling stressed? Trouble sleeping? Craving sugar and gaining weight? Some may diagnose this cluster of symptoms as Adrenal Fatigue… but is it actually a real condition? This is a sales-free look at the facts. What is Adrenal Fatigue and the Function of Adrenal Glands? Adrenal fatigue refers to a cluster of common symptoms one might experience when under long-term mental or emotional stress. It’s also known as Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, HPA Axis Disregulation or Hypoadrenalism. The concept was introduced in 1998 by chiropractor and naturopath James Wilson. Since then it has become very popular among alternative health practitioners. The adrenal glands – small organs above the kidneys that produce certain hormones – help to manage stress. But they are said to grow tired or fatigued when overworked for a long period of time. As a result they produce inadequate amounts of hormones … Continue reading Is Adrenal Fatigue Actually Real? A Sales-Free Look at Symptoms and Treatment