Women's Health Series: Menopause and Adrenal Fatigue
The adrenal glands are the body’s primary “shock absorbers” and they sit on top of the kidneys. They are designed to produce hormones that allow us to respond to the conditions of the daily life in healthy and flexible way, with energy, enthusiasm and efficiency.
But if the intensity and frequency of the stresses in our life, from either inside yourself or outside yourself become too great, then over time the adrenal glands will begin to become exhausted, also known as adrenal fatigue.
And when the adrenal glands are depleted, the other related hormone producing sites such as the thyroid and ovaries will not be functioning optimally as well. That is when you will experience fatigue and menopausal symptoms. These symptoms are attempts to get you to pay attention and change some aspects of your life.
It is therefore important to know what stressors can over time lead to the depletion of adrenal glands and result in the triad of ovarian, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction. Here is the list of stressors:
Unresolved emotional stress:
- Worry
- Anger
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Lack of pleasurable experiences
- Living with a narcissist or other energy vampire who drains you
Environmental and physical stress:
- Excessive exercise
- Exposure to industrial or other environmental toxins
- Chronic or severe allergies
- Suboptimal diet and suboptimal nutrient levels
- Glycemic stress from too many refined carbohydrates
- Overwork, either physical or mental
- Surgery
- Late hours, insufficient sleep
- Trauma, injury
- Temperature extremes
- Chronic illness
- Light-cycle disruption (shift work)
- Chronic pain
- Lack of sunlight
Read more on Women’s Health: How Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture treat Infertility, Premenstrual Syndrome, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Recurrent Miscarriages, Irregular Period, Menopause, Menopause and Adrenal Fatigue, Menopausal Hot Flashes, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer, Breast Pain here.
Further Reading:
Everything you need to know about Acupuncture
Why Emotional Release is Important
Hormone Imbalance in Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hidden Signs of Hormone Imbalance
Hormone Imbalanced Skin and How TCM and Acupuncture can Help Hormone Balance
Are you ashamed of having menses?
What should you not do before Acupuncture?
Testimonial for Digestive Health Bloatedness
Testimonial for Chronic Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue and How It Can Be Treated
Is Chocolate Really Good as a Positive Emotional Builder?
How Acupuncture Help with Fatigue
Facial Acupuncture - How to differentiate the real deal from the fakers
Women’s Health: It is not normal to have cysts and fibroids
Women’s Health: Hormone Pills, IUD, IVF
Men’s Health: Signs of Male Menopause
