Adrenal adaptation begins with the adrenal's attempt to increase production of the stress hormones. The adrenals enlarge and increase their output. The adrenals cannot maintain a high output indefinitely. Therefore they begin to reduce their production and all the functions of the endocrine system begins to slow down. Finally, adrenal exhaustion is the final phase before adrenal failure, when all systems fail and life is threatened. The following are some of the symptoms of adrenal dysfunction:

Digestive Problems	Inability to calm down
Increased serum cholesterol	Panic attacks or anxiety
Severe weight gain or loss	Depression
Diarrhea or constipation	Mental frustration
Menstrual problems	Memory loss or inability to think
Sleep disturbances	Irritability – rapid mood swings
Decrease in sexual arousal	Bloating & Fluid retention
Impotence	Chronic fatigue
Hair loss	Bone loss
Increased urination	Heart arrhythmia
Chronic nonspecific pain	Lower back or sciatica pain
Sensitivity to smells, light or sound	Inflammation and joint pain
Hypoglycemic symptoms	Poor toleration for exercise
Dark circles under eyes	Catches colds easily
Dizziness upon standing	Sensitive to bright light
Poor immune modulation	Feeling weak and shaky
Brittle hair and nails	Poor circulation
Exhaustion	Allergies

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