Many people don’t realize that stress and poor health are deeply connected. If you’re constantly stressed or not getting enough rest, it can take a serious toll on your body—specifically on your cortisol levels.
Cortisol is one of over 50 hormones produced by the adrenal glands—two small but powerful glands that sit just above your kidneys. These glands play a key role in maintaining energy, managing stress, and supporting your immune system.
One of the most common things we hear from patients struggling with adrenal fatigue is:
“After [a major stress or life event], I was never the same.”
That turning point often follows periods of:
- Financial stress
- Emotional strain
- Infections or illness
- Poor diet (especially sugar and processed foods)
- Smoking or drug use
- Unemployment or life instability
Over time, these stressors can cause your adrenal glands to struggle, leading to reduced cortisol production—your body’s main stress-handling hormone. And when cortisol levels drop, your energy, focus, and even your mood can take a hit.
Common Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue:
- Chronic fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Low blood pressure or blood sugar
- Frequent headaches
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Depression
- Low libido
- Fertility issues
- Feeling “off” or not like yourself
You don’t have to keep pushing through. If this sounds like you, New Leaf Wellness in West Des Moines and all the other locations can help. We offer cortisol testing and personalized support, including supplements designed to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again.
Let us help you restore your energy, health, and vitality—naturally.
