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DestinationHealth - Staying healthy in the trucking life! Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they explore health on the road. Today's episode is a continuation from the last several weeks. We'll continue talking about HPA Axis Disregulation (commonly and mistakenly referred to as "Adrenal Fatigue") Why this may be one of the top 3 health concerns for truck drivers and what to do about it.
Do any of these symptoms sound familar?
- Morning exhaustion, even after a good night’s sleep
- Energy crash after lunch or late in the afternoon
- Difficulty recovering from exercise or difficulty gaining muscle or increasing athletic performance
- Susceptibility to viruses (immune suppression)
- “Second wind” late at night
- Insomnia and sleep disturbance
- Low sex drive
- Poor memory
- Extra abdominal fat
- Salt cravings
- Low body temperature
- Hypothyroidism
- Sex hormone imbalance
- Postural hypotension (getting dizzy or feeling faint when you stand up)
- Skin rashes and breakouts
- Decreased stress tolerance
- Tendency to feel better just after eating
- Need for coffee or other stimulants to get going in the morning
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