Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

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Thyroid Dysfunction

We help to identify your specific Thyroid condition, offer extensive thyroid testing…

Thyroid Dysfunction

Women’s Health

Women are beautiful, complicated beings. We embrace and assist every female from…

Women’s Health

Hormone Balance

Expect nothing less. Hormones in balance allow every aspect of your health…

Hormone Balance

Digestive Restoration

Constipation, Bloating or IBS are not normal. Heal your digestive troubles effectively…

Digestive Restoration

Weight Loss Woes

Whether you’re looking to lose 10 lbs or 100lbs, Dr. Emina will…

Weight Loss Woes

Low Energy & Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common health disorders that we…

Low Energy & Adrenal Fatigue

Allergies & LDA

Don’t suffer. Conquer allergies and head pain with safe and effective natural…

Allergies & LDA

Genetic Consultation

Be clear on understanding what your genes mean for you and how…

Genetic Consultation

Children’s Health

Providing comprehensive and holistic care for healthy children, from simple tummy pains…

Children’s Health

Environmental Medicine

Chemicals are ubiquitous in the environment – don’t let them be in…

Environmental Medicine

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Fatigue is a modern-day epidemic and results from the overstimulation of the adrenal glands due to chronic stress and over time, low cortisol levels. The most common report is feeling “burnt out”.

Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common health disorders, but it’s not recognized or screened for in conventional medicine – unless you have the extreme case of Addison’s or Cushing’s Disease – and these are uncommon. However, Adrenal Fatigue will impact up to 80% of us at some point our lives. Adrenal fatigue may occur after a major life-changing event such as divorce, surgery, childbirth, or even following a car accident.

The main purpose of your adrenals is to enable your body to deal with stress from every possible source, ranging from injury and disease to work and relationship problems. Adrenal function is of paramount importance because these small glands play a pivotal role in determining the way your body responds to every change in your internal and external environment. For example, the protective activity of anti-inflammatory adrenal hormones such as cortisol help to minimize reactions like swelling and inflammation in situations ranging from allergies to autoimmune disorders. These hormones closely involved in many metabolic processes:

Blood sugar regulation
Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats
Conversion of fats and proteins into energy
Distribution of stored fat – focused around your waist (the spare tire); & sides of your face
Cardiovascular function
Gastrointestinal function

After mid-life (menopause in women, andropause in men), the adrenal glands gradually become the major source of the sex hormones circulating throughout the body in both men and women. These hormones themselves have a whole host of physical, emotional and psychological effects, from the level of your sex drive to the tendency to gain weight.

Adrenal fatigue causes a feeling of generalized “unwellness” which creates havoc on your life. In more serious cases, the activity of the adrenal glands is so diminished that you may have difficulty getting out of bed for more than a few hours per day. With each increment of reduction in adrenal function, every organ and system in your body is more profoundly affected. Metabolic changes occur in your carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, heart and cardiovascular system, and sex drive. Many other alterations take place at the biochemical and cellular levels in response to, and to compensate for, the decrease in adrenal hormones that occurs with adrenal fatigue.

Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

Areas of Focus

Thyroid Dysfunction

Women’s Health

Hormone Balance

Digestive Restoration

Weight Loss Woes

Low Energy & Adrenal Fatigue

Allergies & LDA

Genetic Consultation

Children’s Health

Environmental Medicine

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