12/06/2025
Adrenal fatigue became a widespread wellness term because it offers a simple, relatable explanation for how people feel under chronic stress.
- Constant tiredness
- Trouble waking up
- Cravings for salty foods
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Mild body aches
- Poor sleep
Stress causes the adrenal glands to become overstimulated.
The adrenal glands help your body respond to stress by releasing hormones such as:
-Cortisol (responds to stress + regulate energy)
-Adrenaline (fight-or-flight response when you feel stress, fear, excitement, or danger)
-Aldosterone (fluid balance)
They are part of the endocrine system and play a big role in how the body handles physical and emotional stress. Over time, this is believed to lead to lower or irregular hormone output.
Reflexologists work on the Adrenal Gland Reflex to help with coping with your stress.