If you’ve been waking up more exhausted than when you went to bed, dragging yourself through the day with caffeine as your co-pilot, and feeling like your stress tolerance has packed up and moved to another country without you, you might be dealing with adrenal fatigue. While it’s not officially recognized in conventional medicine, the symptoms are very real for many people. At Mountain View Vital Medicine, we believe in treating what’s really going on, not just throwing prescriptions at symptoms and hoping for the best.
What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue happens when your adrenal glands—the small but mighty glands that sit on top of your kidneys—struggle to keep up with chronic stress. These glands produce hormones like cortisol, which helps regulate energy, metabolism, immune response, and even mood. When life keeps you in a state of “go-go-go” for too long, your adrenals can start to lag behind. Cue the fatigue, brain fog, irritability, sleep issues, and weird sugar cravings at 2 p.m.
Now, adrenal fatigue isn’t the same thing as Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency, which are serious medical conditions. But it does reflect a fundamental imbalance in how your body is managing stress and producing energy. Think of it like your phone battery always being at 15%, no matter how long you charge it. Something’s off.
Why You’re Tired All the Time and What to Do About It
At our clinic, we take a naturopathic approach that combines the best of both natural and conventional medicine. First, we dig deep. We examine your lifestyle, lab results, symptoms, and overall health picture to figure out what’s really going on.
Stress is usually at the center of adrenal dysfunction. But stress isn’t just about deadlines and drama. It’s also blood sugar swings, inflammation, lack of sleep, overtraining at the gym, and even gut issues. The body doesn’t distinguish between emotional stress and physical stress. It just reacts. Constantly.
We help patients support adrenal function through targeted nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle shifts, and, when needed, pharmaceutical support. Our goal is to get your body back into balance so your adrenals can catch a break—and so can you.
Healing Naturally: The Naturopathic Toolkit
Diet plays a major role in how your adrenals perform. If your meals are mostly coffee and carbs, you’re setting your body up for more crashes than a bumper car arena. We work with patients to create balanced, whole-food meal plans that keep blood sugar stable and cortisol levels in check.
Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil are often game-changers. They help your body adapt to stress more efficiently. In effect, it’s like giving your nervous system a set of noise-canceling headphones. We also look at micronutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, and vitamin C, which your adrenals burn through more quickly when you’re under stress.
Sleep is non-negotiable. We help patients establish healthy sleep routines and address the root causes of insomnia when needed. You can’t heal if you’re not resting, and no amount of supplements will fix a lifestyle that’s running on empty.
Get your body moving, too, but gently. While it’s true that “movement is medicine,” overexercising can worsen adrenal fatigue. Instead of high-intensity training six days a week, we often recommend walking, yoga, or light strength training to support recovery.
When to Ask for Help
If you’ve tried to “sleep it off” or “power through” and you’re still running on fumes, it’s time to talk to someone who can help you figure out what’s really going on. Adrenal fatigue doesn’t go away with just another cup of coffee. It requires a thoughtful, personalized plan that supports your body’s natural healing ability.
At Mountain View Vital Medicine, we’re here to help you restore balance, build resilience, and feel like yourself again. You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode. Let’s clear the path for healing and get your energy—and your life—back on track.Ready to feel better? Reach out to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward restoring your energy, mood, and overall vitality.