We all know to well what stress is. We have such busy lives. It starts when we wake up and it doesn’t even seem to stop when we go to sleep. If you are like me, even when you lay down for the night your mind is still working. Your thinking about the day you [...]
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Cortisol is a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is responsible for glucose metabolism, regulating blood pressure, our immune system and our inflammatory response.
In the morning our bodies contain the highest levels of cortisol, and it is at its lowest level in the evening.
When we are under constant [...]
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We have two small organs that sit just above the kidneys. These are our adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are responsible for distributing hormones to other vital organs in the body.
When we are under a lot of stress we can experience adrenal deficiency. This is because the adrenal’s get overworked due to [...]
When we our subject to constant periods of stress our bodies react by releasing hormones associated with the nervous system. If an individual’s exposure to stress is constant the adrenal response will eventually lead to adrenal exhaustion.
It is at these times that we should avoid caffeine and alcohol. We should try to keep ourselves on [...]
Adrenal supplements can help reduce negative effects of stress and fatigue and stimulate the body’s immune system. Adrenal supplements help nourish and strengthen the adrenal glands for people that are constantly under a lot of stress.
Adrenal gland exhaustion can leave us feeling tired and fatigued. Adrenal supplements are a healthy way of make maintaining healthy [...]