vendredi 1 mars 2013

How to Conquer Adrenal Fatigue Utilizing Natural Therapies

By Sarah Teague


It is really frustrating to go to a doctor in traditional medicine and have him inform you that there is "absolutely nothing wrong" with you. He could even go as far as to suggest that you could be suffering from hypochondria, creating the signs for yourself. The reality is that conditions such as adrenal fatigue are sub-clinical; they cannot be diagnosed effectively. The signs are many, nevertheless, and could be invalidating. Worst of all, if not identified and treated in time, they can result in extreme depression or fibromyalgia.

Some tests could be done to provide an indication as to whether you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. Among the quickest and easiest methods is to go to an experienced specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine and have him do a "reading of the rhythm". Essentially he will place three fingers over your pulse, in correspondence to certain "energy meridians". By varying the pressure in these particular areas he will be able to diagnose the state of health of all the bodily organs. The physician will be able to inform you that the adrenal glands are malfunctioning when he finds abnormalities on the "kidney yang". The down side to this kind of examination is that the practitioner has to be experienced and it is not always easy to understand if he is.

Another test that could be done is the blood pressure examination in 3 various positions. First off take a baseline blood pressure whilst in the sitting position. Then lie down and take the blood pressure a second time. Stand up quickly and take the blood pressure once again. If the drop is greater than 20mm on the previous reading, this could possibly be an indicator that you suffer from adrenal fatigue. It would be best if this test could be done by a physician because you may faint when you stand. Also, a doctor will make use of a proper sphygmomanometer and stethoscope which are much better for this test than electronic devices.

A 3rd test requires the use of a mirror and a flashlight. Since the pupils fail to contract effectively, generally the eyes become extremely sensitive to light when you are suffering from adrenal fatigue.

To test if this is happening to you, you should allow your pupils to dilate completely by staying in the dark for a minimum of ten minutes. Once this time has elapsed, you could look into the mirror and shine a flashlight in from the side. This is usually a sign of adrenal fatigue if your pupils hesitate to contract or seem unable to hold the contraction. You can ask someone to help you watch the pupils as you might be tempted to close your eyes when you shine the light. You can ask someone to help you observe the pupils as you might be tempted to close your eyes.

As far as adrenal fatigue treatment goes, there are numerous natural supplements that can help you. It has to be understood nevertheless, that to recover from adrenal fatigue it is essential fist of all to alter your lifestyle. You must start eating an appropriate balanced meals, doing light day-to-day exercise, getting enough sleep, minimizing anxiety and/or figuring how to manage it. It is likewise important to give yourself time two times a day to breathe deeply for 5 minutes.




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