More and more businesswomen who come to my clinic are experiencing adrenal fatigue. Let’s talk about the most common adrenal fatigue causes.
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a level of fatigue and lethargy that can’t be shaken. Adrenal glands are little sponge-like glands on top of your kidneys, that release adrenaline whenever you perceive stress, be it physical, emotional or mental stress.
The 7 most common causes of adrenal fatigue I see in clinic are:
1. Major life events – marriage, breakups, pregnancy, divorce, death
2. Chronic illness- Cancer, auto-immunity
3. Viral infections- Glandular fever, Ross river, Barmah forrest
4. Work pressure
5. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
6. Protein deficiency
7. Busy-ness
These are generally not singular causes, a combination of any of the above can start adrenal fatigue. Which ones do you tick the boxes for?
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