Fatigue has many causes. Too little or poor sleep is usually to blame. But in some cases there may also be a serious organ problem.
Are you constantly tired and exhausted, no matter how well or how long you slept? Sometimes this is an indication that the body is not healthy. The symptoms may be due to adrenal fatigue. The disease often remains undetected for a long time due to its non-specific symptoms. But fatigue and inner restlessness can develop into serious health problems – even life-threatening shock.
Dangerous cortisol deficiency: When the adrenal glands fail
Adrenal fatigue is not a new disease, but it has only been studied for a few years. There are correspondingly few studies and investigations into its origins to date. It is believed that excessive stress levels cause the symptoms.
One thing is certain: the adrenal glands play a crucial role in our body. They produce the stress hormone cortisol, which helps to stabilize circulation and blood sugar and adapt to stress. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
In brief: The adrenal glands and their function
The adrenal glands sit like two little hats on the kidneys and have nothing to do with the actual organ. While the kidneys are responsible for urine production, the adrenal glands are an important part of the hormonal system. The adrenal cortex produces important hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.
If these hormones are missing, those affected develop what is known as adrenal fatigue. It mostly affects older people. Their small glands no longer function optimally and their hormonal balance is disrupted. According to the German Society for Endocrinology (DGE), the noticeable consequences are low blood pressure, low blood sugar and an uninhibited, excessive inflammatory reaction. In the worst case scenario, there is a risk of shock. “A timely diagnosis can be life-saving,” says the DGE.
At a glance: Symptoms of adrenal fatigue
But how does a deficiency of adrenal hormones become noticeable? In addition to initial signs such as constant fatigue, there are many other symptoms that indicate adrenal fatigue. The most common include:
- Daytime tiredness
- Trouble getting out of bed in the morning
- sleep disorders
- chronic fatigue
- Loss of performance
- Concentration problems
- inner unrest
- nausea and weight loss
- chronic inflammation and muscle pain
- Allergies and skin diseases
- initially high blood pressure, later low blood pressure
- Confusion, depression
- Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido
If you notice these symptoms and suspect you have adrenal fatigue, you should seek medical advice. If a diagnosis is made, various hormone preparations and nutritional supplements can be used for treatment. It is also important that patients reduce or eliminate their stress factors. Read here how this can work.
Constant fatigue as the first sign in old age – 2024-04-20 00:22:13
The Health Benefits of Cloves: A Comprehensive Review
An animal study found that clove extract, which contains a high percentage of eugenol, improved many signs of osteoporosis and increased bone density and strength.
Cloves are also rich in manganese, providing 30% of the daily value needed in a teaspoon (2 grams) of ground cloves.
* Reduces stomach ulcers
Some research suggests that compounds in cloves can help treat stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, which are painful ulcers that form in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.
One animal study showed that clove essential oil increases the production of gastric mucus acting as a barrier and helping to prevent erosion of the stomach lining from digestive acids.
Another animal study found that clove extract helped treat stomach ulcers, and showed effects similar to those found in many anti-ulcer medications.
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2024-04-17 14:55:07
“Now you have to eat for two” Many pregnant women have already heard this phrase. Why, then, not also sleep or walk for two? This idea, “eating for two” when expecting a baby, is culturally well anchored in our society. However, this is a myth, the result of erroneous beliefs about the fact that weight gain during pregnancy is good for your health.
Sometimes, during this period, women relax their eating habits. Since they are going to gain weight anyway, they think they can afford to eat whatever they want. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The implications for the mother and her future baby
Pregnant women may not be fully aware of the implications of their eating behaviors on their baby’s future. However, during each prenatal consultation, they are asked to step on the scale. Why are health professionals so concerned about the number of pounds they “carry”?
This responds to the need to detect inadequate weight gain during pregnancy, and to prevent the consequences for the mother and her child. You should know that a deficit such as excess weight during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes or hypertension, in the case of the mother, and macrosomia (birth with a weight greater than that recommended), in the case of the future baby. These health problems can cause complications during pregnancy or childbirth, and put the mother or child at risk.
But the effects are not only immediate: excess gestational weight is also associated in the long term with an increased risk for the child of developing type 2 diabetes, overweight or obesity.
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So, what would be the recommended weight gain?
There is no “standard” number of pounds to gain when you are pregnant. The indications depend on each individual situation, as various factors come into account, such as initial weight before pregnancy, body mass index (BMI) or the expected number of babies (twins, triplets, etc.).
However, the Institute of Medicine of the United States (IOM) has established general recommendations based on pre-pregnancy BMI, which are widely accepted by all health professionals. Thus, a woman whose BMI before pregnancy was within the normal range (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) could gain between 11.5 and 16 kg.
(In France, Health Insurance details the main recommendations of the American Institute of Medicine on its Ameli website, editor’s note).
Given these recommendations and the fact that pregnant women are quite sedentary – which does not help control weight – another question arises: what can future mothers do to promote the good nutritional status of their offspring?
Nutritional care for the baby begins during pregnancy
To promote adequate weight gain, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
The first trimester, in particular, is crucial for controlling and maintaining weight throughout the remainder of the pregnancy within recommended parameters. It is important not to “eat for two”, but rather to follow a healthy diet and pay attention to foods as well as portion sizes. It should also be borne in mind that energy requirements increase during pregnancy by approximately 300 kcal/day during the second and third trimesters.
Regarding exercise, numerous data indicate that pregnant women tend to reduce the frequency and intensity of their physical activity as their pregnancy progresses, despite the recommendations of professionals, who advise maintaining a level of exercise. Moderate exercise throughout pregnancy.
In the absence of a medical contraindication, activities such as brisk walking, swimming, Pilates, yoga or any other physical activity appropriate for each stage of pregnancy should be encouraged. However, pregnant women must listen to their body and adapt the intensity of exercise to their needs, avoiding excessive effort.
In summary, the sole objective of maintaining adequate weight gain is for the pregnant woman to “take care of herself for two”. This is to ensure the good health of the mother during pregnancy, her well-being and the optimal development of the baby. We must remember that the habits of pregnant women have an influence on the health of their offspring, which can be positive or negative…
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