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Addressing Adrenal Fatigue with Chinese Medicine

By: Catherine Browne, L.Ac., MH, Dipl.Ac.

The adrenals are glands that sit atop each of our kidneys and produce a number of hormones that allow your body to react to stimulus and change with relative ease and grace. Constant stress can overtax the adrenals causing the nervous system to kick in to an unhealthy reactive loop responding to every day stressors with a 'fight or flight' response. This response stimulates the adrenals to release Norepinephrine or adrenaline, which is an over-reaction by the body for everyday stressors. Cortisol is another hormone produced by the adrenals and is released to balance adrenaline. DHEA is an androgen that is produced in the ovaries and the adrenals. Cortisol and DHEA also work in unison to regulate the body's reaction to stress.

These three hormones affect a mind-boggling number of functions and systems in the body, so it is no wonder that Adrenal Exhaustion often goes undiagnosed. It typically would require a trip to an MD who specializes in hormonal balancing to provide a saliva test of cortisol levels to know if you truly are suffering from Adrenal Fatigue. There are even a number of online services that provide saliva testing. One would think that an endocrinologist would be the correct specialist, but they are often oblivious to this condition as it is not considered a 'legitimate disease' in many circles, and would be more inclined to look for Addison's Disease rather than poor functioning or overworked adrenals.

The adrenal glands are complex and produce glucocorticoids (cortisol included), mineralocorticoids, epinephrine, norepinephrine and sex hormones. Adrenal Fatigue can affect every part of the body and impact all aspects of life. Adrenal Exhaustion is marked by relentless, debilitating fatigue and is often combined with depression, irritability, and loss of interest in life. Low thyroid function can also play a part in this condition and must be addressed before a full recovery can occur.

Lifestyle Practices for Adrenal Exhaustion

Of course, examining the lifestyle habits that have lead to this condition and changing these patterns is also necessary to maintain good health. Consider which of your lifestyle habits are leading to perpetual stress and make changes and compromises to allow for good health. Be sure to include daily meditation, a whole foods diet, and regular exercise and honor your physical land emotional limitations for truly sustainable health.

Chinese Medicine and Adrenal Exhaustion

In Chinese Medicine, Adrenal Exhaustion is recognized as weak Kidney Energy or Kidney Deficiency caused by poor lifestyle habits. Herbal Kidney Tonics work to restore the proper function of the adrenals and thyroid functions. They are often combined with adaptogenic herbs that reduce stress reactions and increase the body's ability to adapt correctly to stressors. This is never a 'quick fix' and often takes 6-8 months of herbal therapy, but works very effectively at addressing an issue that is often left untreated.

There are several patterns in Chinese Medicine that relate to different manifestations of Adrenal Fatigue and it is good to familiarize yourself with Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang Patterns.

Common Patterns of Adrenal Fatigue in Chinese Medicine According to Symptoms:

Kidney Imbalance

Fear, anxiety, panic disorder.

Craving for salt.

Low libido.

Low energy from 3-5.

Need for caffeine.

Hair loss.

Low back ache.

Kidney-Heart Imbalance

Sleep disturbances.

Reduced memory.

Craving for drugs, alcohol, stimulants.

Palpitations.

Emotional Instability

Kidney-Spleen Imbalance

Craving for sweets.

Fatigue.

Weight gain.

Hypoglycemia.

Brain Fog.

Poor Digestion.

Reduced appetite.

Excessive hunger.

Low energy in the morning.

Hard to wake up in morning.

Muscle weakness.

Varicose Veins.

Hemorrhoid

Kidney-Liver Imbalance

PMS.

Menopausal issues.

Low Blood Pressure.

Irritability, frustration, anger.

Arthritis.

Trembling.

Trouble going to sleep by 10 PM.

Alternating constipation and diarrhea.

Frequent headaches.

Kidney-Lung Imbalance

Allergies.

Asthma.

Recurring respiratory infections.

Slow to recover from illnesses.

Frequent cold and flu's.

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