The adrenal glands are two walnut-sized structures in the body, situated above each kidney. They consist of two separate regions: an inner adrenal medulla, surrounded by an outer adrenal cortex. The adrenal gland function is related to the wide variety of hormones released by these structures and is mostly directed by the body’s response to [...]

The body relies on every organ to support healthy energy levels. When one body system is compromised a domino effect is created, with one system affecting the next. To complicate things further, today’s modern lifestyle is filled with fast food, (including food additives) pollution and stress. This can directly affect energy levels and over time [...]

Fatigue is a symptom rather than a specific illness or disorder. While it is common to have the occasional day where you feel tired and less energetic than usual, people suffering with fatigue feel tired and lethargic all the time and seem to lack healthy energy. Affecting both body and mind, long periods of fatigue [...]

Mental and physical exhaustion is becoming a modern-day phenomenon that is rapidly on the rise. When exhaustion sets in, it can be incredibly frightening. As worries, pressures, set-backs, and responsibilities build up, we begin to feel less able to cope with them. Symptoms of exhaustion include feeling constantly tired and worn out. Mental exhaustion can [...]

Debility is a broad medical term used to describe someone who is in a state of weakness and often refers to a loss of ability. When in a state of debility, everything seems an effort and what you used to enjoy doing now seems to take too much energy. The body is weakened and with [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a somewhat mysterious disease, in which the affected individual feels extreme fatigue over a prolonged period of time. While we are all familiar with the occasional day where we seem to lack energy, CFS is far more complex and severe. Unlike usual fatigue, which is usually helped by a few [...]

The immune system normally protects the body from infections and disease brought about by bacteria, viruses, germs, or abnormal body cells. When an autoimmune disease develops, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own tissues and organs.

Burnout is a term that is given to a state of physical or emotional exhaustion. It is most commonly attributed to work or a particular task, but can also be related to stressful relationships and roles (e.g. parenting or caring for an aged family member). A person experiencing burnout simply feels as though they are [...]