How Acupuncture Can Help Heal Adrenal Fatigue

What Is Adrenal Fatigue?

Do you feel constantly exhausted, reaching for caffeine or sugar just to get through the day? Do you crave salty foods or struggle to wake up refreshed, no matter how much you sleep? These could be signs that your adrenal glands, your body’s stress regulators, are overworked and in need of support.

“Adrenal fatigue” isn’t an official medical diagnosis, but it’s a term used to describe a collection of symptoms linked to chronic stress and hormonal imbalance. The adrenal glands, located just above your kidneys, produce vital hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone. When stress becomes constant, these glands can become taxed, leading to a cascade of imbalances that affect your energy, mood, and metabolism.

Common contributors include long-term stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, chronic illness, and emotional burnout. While Western medicine may not always recognize adrenal fatigue as a condition, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view it as a pattern of imbalance that can be gently corrected through natural means.

Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:

• Persistent fatigue, even after rest

• Salt or carbohydrate cravings

• Dizziness or low blood pressure

• Mood changes such as anxiety, irritability, or depression

• Poor sleep or difficulty waking up

• Weight gain around the midsection or trouble losing weight

• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating

In TCM, these symptoms reflect an imbalance between the Kidney and Spleen systems, which govern energy, hormone regulation, and stress resilience. Over time, chronic stress can deplete your Qi (vital energy), leading to fatigue and a weakened immune response.

How Acupuncture Helps Restore Balance

Acupuncture works by regulating the body’s stress response and restoring balance to the nervous and endocrine systems. By gently stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, acupuncture helps:

• Lower cortisol levels and calm the nervous system

• Increase circulation and oxygenation

• Boost energy and improve sleep quality

• Support adrenal and thyroid function

• Regulate hormones and enhance mood

Each treatment helps shift your body from “fight or flight” mode into “rest and repair,” allowing the adrenals to recover naturally. Over time, patients often report deeper sleep, steadier energy, improved mood, and renewed vitality.

A Holistic Approach to Healing

At Deanna Carell Aesthetics + Acupuncture, we combine acupuncture with herbal medicine, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle support to treat adrenal fatigue from the inside out. By addressing the root causes, rather than masking symptoms, we help your body regain balance and resilience.

If you’re ready to restore your energy and feel like yourself again, we’d love to help. Schedule a consultation at our Naples, FL or Nutley, NJ clinic and begin your path to renewed vitality and calm.