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Are you suffering from these symptoms of adrenal fatigue?

  • Autoimmune condition?
  • Chronic fatigue (always feeling tired)?
  • Brain fog?
  • Hair loss?
  • Hormone imbalance?
  • Weakened stress response?
  • Insulin resistance?
  • Lightheadedness?
  • Decreased sex drive?
  • Moodiness and irritability?
  • Depression?
  • Muscle or bone loss?
  • Skin ailments?
  • Sleep disturbances?
  • Weight gain?
  • Craving for sweet and salty food?

Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue?

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What Is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal fatigue is a common term for a condition officially called HPA Axis Dysfunction. It refers to the response of the adrenal glands to chronic stress.

Initially, when the adrenals respond to stress, the level of the hormone Cortisol rises to adapt to the problem at hand. However, with prolonged stress, Cortisol may remain too high for too long. This can result in “adrenal fatigue,” when the adrenal glands lose their capacity to respond to stress and become “burned out.”

What causes adrenal fatigue?

There are four main causes of adrenal fatigue:

  • Not sleeping enough, or irregular sleep patterns
  • Emotional stressors (chronic pain, overwork, illness, emotional trauma)
  • Inflammation (from food allergies, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis etc.)
  • Blood sugar extremes (from eating sweets and junk food)

People at risk for adrenal fatigue include:

  • Busy new parents
  • Students in college or grad school
  • Caregivers, such as those caring for aging family members.
  • Cronic pain sufferers
  • People experiencing ongoing emotional trauma such as PTSD or abuse

The relationship between menopause and adrenal fatigue

Women entering menopause, who are depleted from years of stress, are at especially high risk for adrenal fatigue.

The adrenal hormones and the sex hormones work together to keep the body in balance. If the body is under an excess of stress, the adrenals need more building blocks to make more cortisol. They do this by “stealing” the sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA. In menopause, these levels are already dropping, and the adrenals often times cannot keep up production of cortisol. This is when many women experience extreme symptoms and can become “burned out.”

This change can be dramatic with many symptoms that affect the quality of life. Your energy, vitality and sexual function can be maintained or revived with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

What are bioidentical hormones?

Bioidentical hormones are hormones that exactly match the chemicals in your own body. Because they are “bioidentical” they are safer, more effective, and have fewer side effects.

Hormone replacement therapy or HRT will replace declining hormones, bring your body back into balance, and return your body to optimal health. You can feel like yourself again!

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The benefits of bioidentical hormones in treating adrenal fatigue

  • More energy
  • Better mood
  • Less depression
  • Improved sleep
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Hot flash relief
  • Increased libido
  • Increased vaginal lubrication
  • Osteoporosis protection
  • Protection against heart disease
  • Enhanced concentration & memory
  • Improved quality of life

Feel like yourself again!

Call me for a consultation where we discuss your symptoms and whether bio-identical hormone therapy is right for you. You will then receive a thorough evaluation, including history and lab tests to determine the best treatment for you.

The state of the adrenal system can be determined by measuring Cortisol with saliva testing. Imbalances can be addressed and treated with diet, lifestyle changes, sleep, herbs, and supplements, as well as bioidentical hormones. The goal is to bring your body back into balance and restore your energy.

Whether we use bioidentical hormones, herbal remedies, supplements, diet or lifestyle modification, you can recover from adrenal fatigue.

Jane Hammond Bio Identical HormonesJane Hammond, PA-C received her Physician Assistant degree from the University of Southern California USC Keck School of Medicine. She has over 15 years of experience in internal and integrative medicine.

Jane specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy because she believes the wisdom of the saying: “Happy Wife, Happy Life.”

Raising her four children and working as a professional has given her a firsthand understanding of women’s issues, especially the stresses of everyday life.

Her practice focuses on keeping women vibrant and healthy throughout their lifespan, particularly the years surrounding menopause. Her knowledge, empathy, and understanding, along with her light-hearted approach to life, benefits women and ultimately, the entire family.

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