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High levels of cortisol can also contribute to excess abdominal fat,
high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and muscle aches due to
inflammation.

Bone health, immunity, and sex drive may also become
compromised. With increased pressure on the adrenal glands, it is
harder for them to make cortisol, and extra adrenalin is produced

to compensate. This adrenal fatigue may result in low blood sugar,
inability to focus, irritability, lightheadedness, anxiety, low blood
pressure, allergies, and exhaustion.

Managing stress

It is paramount to get a grip on managing stress. If you feel that
your adrenals are in overdrive, stress management is key to
regaining balance. How you respond to stress in your life has a lot

to do with whether or not your adrenals become fatigued.

Practicing yoga, meditation, and relaxation techniques is a good
place to start. Let go of little things that are bothersome. Much of

what we stress over, we have no control over in the first place.
Understanding that stress is inevitable and employing strategic
coping techniques will help protect you from adrenal failure and
other stress-related conditions.

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