Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue, or simply a state of “drained energy” is a serious condition that few people are often aware of. It is also very misunderstood, frequently diagnosed as “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” “Fibromyalgia” or even Depression and not even thought of as a true condition. Whatever you want to call it, there is a situation that exists where you may feel tired all the time, depressed, get sick often & nothing seems to help. You can think of it as an “energy debt” kind of like sleep debt.
Our Stored Energy
Our bodies have a certain amount of energy which is supposed to last our whole lives. How we choose to spend this energy determines how long we live. “Adrenal Fatigue” is simply a state where a person has drained some of their lifelong energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine & Ayurveda, this form of Energy is called the “vital essence” or stored energy given to us by our parents. However, through overworking, overtraining & chronic stress without adequate rest or nutrition, we can tap into this stored energy & become adrenaline junkies. It also comes with many side effects, including fatigue, muscle, & joint pain, depression (from feeling like crap everyday), a weakened immune system & potentially shortened lifespan.