Adrenal stress, also known as adrenal fatigue, is a set of symptoms related to how the body handles stress. The adrenal glands manage hormones that regulate heart rate, mental acuity, and physical strength. Malfunctioning adrenal glands can cause anxiety, tiredness, and depression. DHEA and cortisol supplements are used to treat Addison’s disease and adrenal stress. DHEA is controversial and illegal in some countries. Anyone experiencing symptoms of adrenal stress should see a doctor to rule out other diseases.
Adrenal stress is also commonly known as adrenal fatigue. This term is used to describe a set of symptoms related to the way the body handles stress. Stress is any type of physical, mental or emotional pressure. The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys. Their role is to manage the flow of hormones in the body that deal with stress. The hormones created by these glands are used by the body to regulate heart rate, mental acuity and physical strength.
From a biological point of view, the sources of stress are danger, fear, hunger, external aggressors and unknown future events. When the human body is under stress, heart rate increases and blood pressure rises, forcing more blood to the muscles. The brain becomes more active, analyzing the situation and determining the next course of action. When the stress or threat is over, the adrenal glands release their hormones to lower the heart rate and lower the blood pressure level, allowing the body to relax and recharge.
This cycle allows the body to respond quickly to an immediate threat of danger by escaping or removing the danger. Once the situation is resolved, the body can then return to its previous resting state. If the adrenal glands are malfunctioning, the body remains in a state of high stress. Over time, the person becomes anxious, tired and prone to depression.
The higher the continuous level of adrenal stress, the lower the hormone levels in the body. Many people believe that they are suffering from adrenal stress or fatigue, due to their body’s inability to respond to stress. For them, any little added stress feels overwhelming and they are unable to recover.
There are two hormones in the adrenal stress response: dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and cortisol. These hormones have been successfully synthesized and are available as supplements. The medical community is uncertain about the true existence or prevalence of adrenal stress as a disease. However, DHEA and other hormones are used to treat Addison’s disease, which occurs when the adrenal glands fail completely. The prevailing rationale is that the same supplements should be used, in lower dosages, to treat adrenal stress.
The sale of DHEA without a prescription is highly controversial. It is currently legal in the United States, but illegal in Canada, England and most of Europe. Many people who want to take DHEA believe it has the ability to reverse some of the effects of aging. These include mental fatigue, tiredness and the appearance of wrinkles.
Anyone who thinks they may be suffering from adrenal stress or fatigue should see their doctor. The systems are very large and can mask another, more serious disease. A good naturopath will encourage patients with these symptoms to also visit their doctor to rule out leukemia, abnormal growths, and Addison’s disease.
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