| Depression is not a new disease but there are still | | | | drops down too low all the time especially after |
| a lot that is unknown about the exact diagnosis | | | | consuming carbohydrates this is generally referred |
| and treatment of the disorder. Depression can be | | | | to as reactive hypoglycemia. Excessive insulin is |
| difficult to distinguish due to the various | | | | produced and this over production causes the |
| symptoms. Adrenal fatigue, reactive hypoglycemia | | | | sugar levels in the body to drop drastically. Some |
| and chronic fatigue syndrome are all very | | | | people experience symptoms such as fatigue, |
| uncommon disorders that can cause depression. | | | | dizziness or lightheadedness. In addition they may |
| Most people have probably never heard of these | | | | also be extremely irritable and suffer from |
| disorders. Many physicians do not even | | | | headaches, tremors and depression. |
| understand their exact relationship to depression. | | | | This disorder does have some simple treatment |
| The adrenal glands are located over your kidneys. | | | | options you can try. Most physicians recommend |
| The adrenal glands are responsible for secreting a | | | | that patients eat a small meal or snack at least |
| variety of hormones. Common hormones are | | | | every 3 hours and exercise regularly. Stick to low |
| epinephrine, testosterone and cortisol. When | | | | glycemic index foods and limit sugar and carbs in |
| individuals are under extreme stress adrenal | | | | your daily diet. Expand our diet and include healthy |
| fatigue can occur. | | | | meats, poultry and fish. In some cases our |
| Stress can be brought on due to financial trouble | | | | physician may prescribe medicine that helps to |
| or the loss of a loved one. If stress levels remain | | | | stabilize insulin levels. |
| high continuously the adrenal gland can begin to | | | | In many cases your doctor may not diagnose |
| slow down production. If the gland slows down | | | | you with chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic |
| less cortisol is produced. The main stress hormone | | | | fatigue does have many of the same symptoms |
| in the body is known as cortisol. | | | | as adrenal fatigue and reactive hypoglycemia. Just |
| This decrease in cortisol level and the body's | | | | as the name says, if you suffer from this |
| inability to keep up with the stress level can cause | | | | disorder you probably experience severe fatigue. |
| adrenal fatigue. A few problems that can occur | | | | Muscle aches and pains, headaches and restless |
| are extreme tiredness, sever exhaustion and low | | | | sleep are also common symptoms. Some people |
| stamina. Individuals also generally feel unable to | | | | have problems with night sweats and nausea. |
| cope with any stressful situation that may arise | | | | Your doctor may try and treat you with |
| and overall depressed. Some people also have | | | | depression medication but in some cases he may |
| problems with low blood pressure and digestion. | | | | offer you other options. Most patients are |
| The disorder may be reversed by adding vitamins | | | | encouraged to exercise and establish a healthy |
| and other healthy supplements to your diet in | | | | sleep pattern. Special medicines may help with |
| order to enhance your health. Doctors may also | | | | joint pain and problematic headaches. Each |
| recommend hormone supplements. Other helpful | | | | disorder can cause depression but many people |
| tips include regular exercise, minimizing salt and | | | | can benefit more from lifestyle changes rather |
| caffeine stimulants and reducing stress levels. | | | | than depression medicine. The common drugs |
| Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar drops too | | | | used to treat depression may not always help |
| low. When your body's blood sugar repeatedly | | | | these problems. |