Lets Truck With Kevin Rutherford

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 aft