Heard of adrenal fatigue?

United States
December 31, 2009 9:26am CST
I only have one adrenal gland. My left one was removed years ago. I am thinking I may be experiencing adrenal fatigue. Has anyone heard of it? Can it be controled with diet? I am very active and it is awful to not be able to run right now... anyone got any helpful advice?
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@mnflower (1299)
• United States
31 Dec 09
I found a little about it but if it is diet you could try this...A diet that would be conducive to treating adrenal fatigue includes one that combines unrefined carbohydrates (whole grains) with protein and oils (nuts and seeds) at most meals—olive, walnut, fiber, flax and high-quality fish oil. It is also important for patients to eat regular meals, chew food well, and eat by 10 AM and again for lunch. Patients should look to avoid any hydrogenated fats, caffeine, chocolate, white carbohydrates, and junk foods. Diets should have a heavy emphasis on vegetables. It may be of additional benefit that patients add salt to their diet, especially upon rising and at least a half-hour before their lowest energy point of the day. (Preferably, 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoonful of sea salt, Celtic salt, or sea salt w/kelp powder added to an 8 oz glass of water). In adrenal fatigue, one should not follow the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid, as these patients tolerate fewer carbohydrates and need more protein.
• United States
31 Dec 09
Thank you so much. You shared some very useful information. I have been junking out lately as I am so stressed out(which doesn't help adrenal fatigue either!). Thanks again!!