Fatigue

Causes of Fatigue

Fatigue is a general symptom that can have many different causes. Causes range from food sensitivities, chronic viral or bacterial infections, parasites, gut issues, exposure to toxins, impaired detox, nutrient deficiencies, or adrenal fatigue to name a few. It can be due to stress and lifestyle habits, or can indicate a health related issue. Nearly any health condition could cause fatigue. Since it is a very non-specific symptom, it is important to check for pathologies by visiting your doctor first. You don’t want to miss anything potentially serious that could be diagnosed by your primary care physician. If that first step is completed, it is possible work to discover other potential causes.

Adrenal Fatigue

If the underlying causes are present long enough, they can stress the adrenal glands. There are several stages, which can be identified by testing. Stressors from mental or physiological sources can initially spike cortisol, but over time they wear out the adrenal glands causing insufficient production of these specific hormones. Instead of continuing to feel wiped out, we can help you identify and remove the stressors, then support and heal adrenal function with specific nutrients. This can help you stay more calm in stressful situations, but also rise to the occasion and have reserve energy when needed. Instead of high stress and low energy, you want low stress and high energy. A more adaptive and dynamic stress response is the goal.

Common Symptoms

Increase in difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, fatigue in late afternoon or early evening, trouble sleeping, frequent colds, depression, irritability, less ability to handle stressful situations, craving sugar or sweets, craving salt or salty foods, fatigue after meals, weight gain, thinning hair.