Although the exact consequences of stress aren’t yet fully understood, chronic stress has been shown take a toll on overall health and well-being. Alternative health practitioners have adopted the term “adrenal fatigue” to describe the collection of symptoms that are frequently experienced by people suffering from stress-induced exhaustion. But that label may not be accurate, and it might even be misleading.

Natural-health researcher Sorrel Davis explores whether the adrenal glands can actually become fatigued and sheds light on the potential psychological and physiological repercussions of severe and ongoing stress. In addition, Sorrel provides valuable guidance and practical self-help suggestions to assist with restoring strength and recovering health when stress has greatly compromised it.