Stress & Adrenal Fatigue
The biggest problem with long-term stress is that we get used to it. Everyone is aware of acute stress, but the daily grinding stress is many times ignored until we start experiencing detrimental physical and/or mental symptoms.
The Initial Negative Effects of Stress
* – Insomnia or poor quality of sleep
* – Anxiety
* – Weight gain
* – Emotional disturbances (easily irritable, angry outbursts, mild depression)
* – Lack of sexual interest/Libido
* – Inability to concentrate
* – Decreased short-term memory
* – Feeling worn out/Adrenal “burnout”
* – Stress Eating
Diagnostics & Evaluation
Under stress many Micronutrients are depleted at faster rates which can cause deficiencies. The effects are further intensified by poor nutritional choices and stress eating. Desert Sierra offers many services that can help manage your stress and fatigue including: * In-depth Micronutrient Evaluation * Nutritional Assessment * Analysis of blood sugars, cholesterol levels and hormone evaluation * Adrenal Function * Inflammatory risk factors (i.e., High sensitive CRP, Homocysteine, etc.) * Lifestyle Assessment
