Adrenal Health Neutral Bay, Sydney NSW

Adrenal health issues are mainly caused by stress. This may include everyday activities that compound and cause your mind and body experience stress. For instance, working long hours, supervising young children, strenuous work, busy family life, lack of sleep, not enough or too much exercise, alcohol and substance use, anxiety and depression.

Nutrition and diet also play a significant role in your overall health. Processed foods, irregular eating times, exposure to toxic substances or excessive heavy metals such as copper and iron, can all lead to increased stress and a number of health concerns, not only adrenal health concerns.

Below are the top ways that may help improve your adrenal health and combat adrenal fatigue:

• IV Drips and vitamin therapy
• Eating meals within half an hour of waking up so blood sugar levels do not drop too quickly
• Avoid processed foods as they can lead to increased stress
• Avoid high-impact exercise
• Unwind and relax outdoors – fresh air, deep breaths, meditate, yoga, etc.
• Increase vitamin B intake to help balance hormones
• Get plenty of sleep
• Ensure your diet has plenty of protein, magnesium and antioxidants
• Avoid Caffeine
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat regular meals

The symptoms of adrenal gland problems can vary dramatically depending on which hormones are impacted. Some symptoms of adrenal gland problems may include but are not limited to:

• Metabolic issues and obesity
• Fatigue
• Skin problems such as acne
• High blood pressure and blood sugars
• Muscle and bone weakness
• Muscle spasms and pain
• Depression, irritability and mood issues
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Difficulty in getting pregnant
• Excess facial hair and/or balding for boys before puberty and women
• Low levels of potassium

There are a few ways to test for adrenal issues including:

• Blood tests
• ACTH stimulation test
• Insulin-induced hypoglycaemia test
• Imaging tests