

This diagram is a simple illustration of the body’s physiological stress response.

Now for the science of how your body responds to all of that stress. These stressors come from three main sources:įor anyone with IBS, these biochemical stressors can be anything from food sensitivities or dietary triggers (FODMAPs, histamines, etc.) to pathogens like parasites, bacteria or yeast overgrowths.īut the key thing to note here is that the body responds to ALL types of stress in a similar way, whether it is a physical stressor such as a broken bone, a mental/emotional stressor such as a stressful day at work, or a hidden, internal stressor like a gut parasite mentioned above ( 1). With so many stressors in our daily lives, as well as the stressors from activities we love, like travel and exercise, it’s not hard to see why Adrenal Fatigue is becoming a really common occurrence.Įveryday we are bombarded with stressors from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed. And it all relates to cortisol, your body’s stress hormone. > How to reverse Adrenal Fatigue naturallyĪdrenal fatigue is basically a collection of symptoms you get when the adrenal glands stop functioning as well as they should. > How to get tested for both adrenal dysfunction and the underlying root cause > The connection between Adrenal Fatigue and IBS > Six warning signs that you may be suffering from Adrenal Fatigue

> What is Adrenal Fatigue and what does it have to do with stress?

With that in mind, here’s what we’ll be covering: I don’t really recommend adventure hiking holidays while suffering from Adrenal Fatigue and IBS, digestive issues and a generally run-down immune system, but I had no idea what was going on with my body at the time. Risk factorsĪdrenal cancer happens more often in people with inherited syndromes that increase the risk of certain cancers.Me, (looking glamorous) on the Inca Trail heading up to ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’, feeling exactly as the name suggests. The tumor cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. When this happens, the abnormal cells accumulate and form a tumor. The mutations can tell the cell to multiply uncontrollably and to continue living when healthy cells would die. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. It's not clear what causes adrenal cancer.Īdrenal cancer forms when something creates changes (mutations) in the DNA of an adrenal gland cell. Hormone changes in men that might cause enlarged breast tissue and shrinking testicles.Hormone changes in women that might cause excess facial hair, hair loss on the head and irregular periods.Pink or purple stretch marks on the skin.Signs and symptoms of adrenal cancer include:
