24 Signs Your Stress Glands are Overworked

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http://www.care2.com/greenliving/24-signs-your-stress-glands-are-overworked.htmlHas the pace of life left you frazzled? Has balancing work, home, and family responsibilities left you overwhelmed? The stresses of our modern life can be too much for your stress glands to handle. The stress glands, primarily known as the adrenal glands, are two small, triangular-shaped glands that sit atop the kidneys. We don’t give them much thought until we start to experience symptoms of poor health. The adrenal glands

keep us going through life’s stresses, but over time they can show signs of being overworked. How do you know if your adrenal glands are overworked? Here are 24 signs:1. Allergies2. Anxiety or Irritability3. Arthritis4. Cravings for salty and/or sweet foods5. Depression6. Excessive hunger7. Extreme fatigue, exhaustion, or chronic fatigue8. Eyes are sensitive to light9. Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with life’s stresses10. Frequently experience colds, flu, or other infections11. Insomnia12. Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS13. Low blood pressure14. Low libido15. Low stamina16. Menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness17. Poor concentration18. Poor

digestion19. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)20. Reduced immune function21. Reduced memory22. Sensitivity to cold23. Sleep does not refresh or revitalize you24. Slow to recover from illness or injuriesThese symptoms can also be signs of other health conditions so you should always consult your doctor if you suspect any health issues. And, of course, you don’t need to be experiencing all of the above symptoms to be suffering from adrenal fatigue.Tomorrow: 14 Ways to Boost Your Stress Glands Schoffro Cook, RNCP, ROHP, DNM, is an international best-selling and seven-time book author and doctor of natural medicine, whose works include: The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan and the upcoming book, The Phytozyme Cure.More on General Health (456 articles available)More from Schoffro Cook (106 articles

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