Just tell me what to take for adrenal exhaustion

Do you experience too much stress? Both physical stress and mental stress. If you do, this might be of interest to you. 

If you have symptoms such as tiredness, fearfulness, allergies, frequent influenza, arthritis, anxiety, depression, reduced memory and difficulties in concentrating, insomnia, worn-out, inability to loose weight after extensive efforts, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue (technically known as hypoadrenia).


There are two stress glands – called the ADRENAL glands. Located on top of your kidneys, these glands have many functions from digestion, regulating blood pressure and salt regulation to blood sugar regulation and anti-inflammatory properties. Their purpose is to help the body to cope with stress and help it to survival

When you experience stress of any kind, the adrenals start pumping adrenaline and other hormones. These hormones get the blood flowing to the heart and muscles and at the same time pull the blood away from your digestion. They also stimulate the nervous system to speed up the heart rate. They prepare your body for stress.

As you push your body over the years coping with stress, living on caffeine, nicotine, sugar and alcohol with little sleep, the adrenals eventually become exhausted.  In this state, the adrenals don’t produce like they used to and the following symptoms can occur:

Salt cravings, fat cravings and cravings for high protein foods such as cheese and meet. 
Low energy
Fluid retention
Tendency to gain weight and unable to lose it (especially around the waist) 
Blood sugar problems
Feel better suddenly after a meal
Difficulty getting out of bed, lack of energy which returns from 3-5 PM
Need for caffeine or stimulants to get going
Hot flashes
Reduced sex drive
Tendency to tremble under pressure
Out of breath when going up stairs
Arthritis
High or low blood pressure
Allergies
Difficulty handling stress
Tendency to get the flu
Pain in the upper back and neck for no reason
Lightheadedness when rising from a lying down position
Unable to remember things

Also:

Mild depression
Food or inhalant allergies
Decreased ability to handle stress
Dry and thin skin
Low body temperature
Unexplained hair loss
Alternating constipation and diahrrea

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 possible disease.. None of the signs or symptoms by itself can definitively diagnose adrenal fatigue   However, it is definately something you'll want to consider. It is very often misdiagnosed.   

ADRENAL REJUVENATION

The adrenals need salt (sea salt), healthy fats, vitamin C and copper to run effectively. The red potato offers a great supply of copper (in an enzyme form-called organic copper or tyrosinase). This copper is part of the vitamin C complex but in an enzyme form. 

You can’t just take copper as a supplement, it has to be connected to an enzyme. 

In cooking, some of the vitamin C is destroyed. But even in their cooked form, potatoes are a good source of vitamin C. Dr. Alfred Hesse pointed out that orange juice failed to cure scurvy while raw potato juice produced a rapid cure.

Mushrooms also contain this vitamin C copper component as well as many other benefits (anti-tumor). 

When supporting the adrenals, it’s important to get off stimulants like coffee, sugar, etc. All foods with vitamin C complexes are best – leafy greens and other vegetables.  It is  important to get enough sleep,  exercise, and take supplements to optimize adrenal gland functions.   Vitamin C works well and gives the adrenals what they need to become strong again.  But, not just any vitamin C, definately not ascobic acid or any laboratory made isolates. 

Recommended:

Vitamin  C  Check out this brand - it is a whole food supplement that the body recognizes as food. Read more about it here

AdrenoBoost to improve functioning of the adrenal glands  

AdrenoBoost is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural herbal remedy. AdrenoBoost can be used consistently to safely support health and systemic balance in the adrenal glands and endocrine system.

AdrenoBoost contains a selection of herbs known for their supportive function in maintaining hormonal balance. AdrenoBoost supports the healthy functioning of the adrenal glands, thereby helping to maintain balanced metabolism, energy levels, sleep patterns, and routine, healthy performance of the immune system.

AdrenoBoost can make all the difference, without compromising health and without the risk of serious side effects.

The formula remains true to the whole spectrum method of herbal extraction, ensuring the bio-availability and balance of all the active ingredients contained in the remedy. This method of manufacture also significantly reduces the likelihood of side effects and maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance – exactly as nature intended!    Go to AdrenoBoost for more information

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