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Adrenal Dysfunction

Adrenal glands play a central role in your endocrine system when it comes to regulating and reacting to your body’s stress levels. When they are functioning properly, you are able to effectively accommodate and react to the day-to-day stresses that you encounter.

If your adrenal glands are not functioning properly, it can affect your entire body negatively. Without proper regulation from your endocrine system, you may feel more prone to mood swings when stress levels mount.


Craving salty or sweet foods is not uncommon, as is a decreased ability to cope with stressful situations like you feel you usually may. Additionally, adrenal dysfunction can result in decreased energy, low libido, increased PMS/menopausal symptoms, constipation, a weakened immune system, and not feeling fully rested after a night of sleep.


Many physicians will overlook the adrenal glands and monitoring cortisol levels in favor of other diagnoses. However, Dr. K and her team are expertly-trained to notice signs of adrenal fatigue and will immediately send you for an Adrenal Stress test. This test will monitor your cortisol levels over a 24-hour period and help identify if the symptoms you’re suffering are due to adrenal gland dysfunction.


If you have been experiencing symptoms that may be connected with adrenal dysfunction and are looking for answers, schedule an appointment with our team today.

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Dr. Kristijana Rakic

Naturopathic Doctor & Functional Medicine Practitioner

Dr. K is passionate about helping individuals with complex medical conditions break free from the conventional paradigm where illness is simply managed.

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Dr. Erica Behr

Associate Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Behr is passionate about preventative medicine and educating patients on how they can optimize their health with naturopathic medicine.

YOUR NEXT STEPS

​We are accepting new patients virtual or in-person at Functional Medicine Uptown, our Waterloo, Ontario office.


Simply schedule an initial consultation with our patient coordinator at 519-745-1600; hello@fumptown.com or via our online appointment scheduler.

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