One of the best ADRENAL articles around--how to help yours!

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(The following excellent information is provided by Dr. Jay Mead at

ZRT Laboratory in Beaverton, Oregon. It is good for those who have

expressed concern about using cortisol. Note that when he mentions

Licorice Solid Extract, he also mentions Cortef, but you can simply

try the Licorice route if you do not want to do the Cortef or other

cortisol products. Janie)

This program will allow the adrenal glands to repair and will take

several months of judicious application on your part. Full adrenal

gland recovery is the rule; although, long standing STRESS may cause

irreversible scarring and the need for lifetime support. Once

repaired, it is essential for you to modify your lifestyle to reduce

stress. If stress is not reduced, you will, within a few months,

experience the same symptoms.

For ADRENAL FATIGUE

Licorice Solid Extract (or Cortef® - Rx) 1/2 teaspoonful at 8AM and

1/4 teaspoonful at noon

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 500mg three times daily

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 50mg twice a day

Vitamin C 3000mg three times a day

Vitamin E 800 I.U. per day

Cayenne Capsules (OPTIONAL) 1 capsule three times a day

Ginseng (OPTIONAL) 1 capsule one to three times a day

Exercise 20 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week.

CAUTION: Do NOT be competitive in your exercise program

We stock a supplement by RxVitamins that is similar to this

protocol. The Supplement is ADR-7.

For ELEVATED CORTISOL LEVELS

Phosphorylated Serine (Seriphos®) 10mg at 8AM and 5mg at noon

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 500mg three times daily

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 50mg twice a day

Vitamin C 3000mg three times a day

Vitamin E 800 I.U. per day

Cayenne Capsules (OPTIONAL) 1 capsule three times a day

Ginseng (OPTIONAL) 1 capsule one to three times a day

Exercise 20 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week. CAUTION: Do NOT be

competitive in your exercise program

Our adrenals are important. And, they can be harmed if we aren't

careful. Our job here is to offer help in dealing with adrenal

problems. One great resource we call upon often is a book by

L. titled, " Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st-Century Stress

Syndrome. " The book is clear and easy to read. It is full of great

suggestions for maintaining our adrenal health. We think that

everyone ought to read this book and do what it suggests. A healthy

adrenal system makes life more enjoyable.

Check your local library for a copy. If you can't find it you can

order right from Amazon. The cover price is $14.95 (USD). Adrenal

Fatigue: The 21st-Century Stress Syndrome

COMMON CAUSES OF ADRENAL FATIGUE

Chronic stress is very common in the western society. The most

common causes of stress are work pressure, death of a love one,

moving house, changing jobs, illness and marital disruptions.

Adrenal fatigue occurs when the amount of stress overextends the

capacity of the body to compensate and recover from stress.

Stressors that can lead to adrenal fatigue include:

Anger

Chronic fatigue

Chronic illness

Chronic infection

Chronic pain

Depression

Excessive exercise

Fear and guilt

Gluten intolerance

Low blood sugar

Mal-absorption

Mal-digestion

Toxic exposure

Severe or chronic stress

Surgery

Late hours

Sleep deprivation

Excessive Exercise

Excessive sugar in diet

Excessive caffeine intake from coffee and tea

One of the most commonly overlooked causes of adrenal fatigue is

chronic or severe infection that gives rise to an inflammatory

response. Such infection can occur sub-clinically with no obvious

signs at all. Parasitic and bacterial infections including Giardia

and H. pylori are often the main culprits.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADRENAL FATIGUE

Tendency to gain weight and unable to loose it, especially around

the waist.

Getting the flu and other respiratory diseases often.

Trebling when under pressure.

Lowered libido (sex drive).

Feeling " lightheaded " when rising from a laying down position.

Unable to remember things.

Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3

to 5 pm.

Feel better suddenly for a brief period after a meal.

Often feel tired between 9 - 10 pm, but resist going to bed.

Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning.

Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and

cheese.

Increase symptoms of PMS for women; period are heavy and then stop,

or almost stopped on the 4th day, only to start flow again on the

5th or 6th day.

Pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reasons .

Feel better when on a vacation.

Difficulties in getting up in the morning

Lightheaded

OTHER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

Mild depression

Food and or inhalant allergies

Lethargy and lack of energy

Increased effort to perform daily tasks

Decreased ability to handle stress

Dry and thin skin

Hypoglycemia

Low Body Temperature

Nervousness

Palpitation

Unexplained hair loss

Alternating constipation and diarrhea

Dyspepsia (digestion problems)

If you have many of these signs and symptoms, it is time you

consider adrenal fatigue as a possible cause once you have ruled out

other problems.

The ability to handle stress, physical or emotional, is critical to

human survival. Our body has a complete set of stress modulation

system in place, and the control center is the adrenal glands. When

this gland becomes dysfunctional, our body's ability to handle

stress reduces, and symptoms will arise

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY ADRENAL GLANDS

Sleep by 10 p.m.

Sleep in until 9:00 a.m., when possible

Do the things that you like

Avoid coffee or other caffeine containing beverages

Eat early

Have a glass of water in the morning with ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt

Avoid grains and bread

Avoid starchy foods such as potato

Avoid trans-fat such as French fries (its in a LOT of food)

Laugh several times a day

Take vitamin C, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E

Take pregnenolone and DHEA as needed

Avoid getting over-tired

Avoid sugary fruits such as melons

Never skip breakfast - or any meal for that matter