Kathi Casey, Author, Baby Boomer Health and Wellness Coach, Corporate Wellness Trainer - Kathi's Blog

Women, Weight Gain and Adrenal Fatigue

In the last 2 weeks, I've talked with at lest 4 women who are in Peri-Menopause or Menopause and have recently been diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue or Insulin Resistance.  And the worst part is that they went un-diagnosed for years! 

Many women have an insulin resistance or adrenal fatigue that's been developing for a long time, but only after estrogen levels drop do the symptoms become more evident and a correct diagnosis is made.

When you are Insulin resistant, your body  turns every calorie you consume into fat - even if you're dieting.  Sound familiar?  Get yourself checked.  

I urge all women who have symptoms of extreme low energy, fatigue, salt cravings, nervousness, depression, allergies that suddenly go on high alert, muscle weakness, infections that keep coming back -  write down all of your symptoms and then go see your doctor or a naturopath, armed with information. Let's take charge of our own healthcare!    You don't need to continue suffering - there is relief and most of the treatments are natural through vitamins, etc.  I will warn you that many MD's don't consider adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis.  They  believe that Addison's Disease is the only real diagnosis and it's a much more serious disease than Adrenal Fatigue.  Get as much information as you can and move ahead!

Best of Health,

Kathi