Sure, we all know we have an endocrine system that regulates
hormones in our body, but do we know what our adrenal glands do for our
homeostasis and how critical they are to looking and feeling good?
The adrenal glands are two glands that sit on top of your kidneys that work harmoniously within your hormonal system, secreting hormones in response to messages sent from the brain. The glands are responsible for producing key hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline (which help regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure) and small amounts of sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. One of the most important hormones produced in the adrenal glands is Cortisol. Cortisol alone regulates how your body responds to stress and other triggers in the body. Additionally, these hormones regulate our physiology away from doing the maintenance and repair work that our bodies need. From these changes, the heart and lungs function more effectively. We become faster and stronger, more astute to our surroundings. Our blood even clots more quickly to stop bleeding from potential damage caused by the fight or flight signal.
However, these are acute actions. If they are never turned off,
these changes create an accumulation of damage. This is what happens in Adrenal
Fatigue. Poor lifestyle behaviors and constant excessive stress cause the
adrenals to go into overdrive. Over time they lose their ability to properly
regulate cortisol and either produce too much or too little of the key hormone.
This can have a significant impact on how you look and feel. Additionally, our bodies fail to perform the
repair and maintenance functions that are required to keep cells calm and
healthy. Poor Adrenal function, often called adrenal fatigue, lends itself to a
cascading effect of health issues and symptoms. According to a 2001 study, as many as 80% of Americans are
living with Adrenal fatigue.
If you suspect this is happening to your body, you might be
experiencing:
● Rapid Aging
● Fatigue
● Declining Mood
● Irritability
● Dry Skin
● Food Cravings
● Sleep Problems
● High or Low Blood Sugar
● Sexual Dysfunction
● Hormonal Imbalances
Are you experiencing any of these abnormalities? Instead of
wondering and guessing, when it comes to your health, knowing for sure is the
most important. The body is a complex ecosystem, with every single person
owning a unique genetic makeup.
INDUR
Prior to assume if you are a candidate for Adrenal fatigue or
not, it’s best to get a big-picture perspective first – and that starts with
our INDUR Transform and Ultimate testing packages. Our packages give you a
comprehensive understanding of how your Adrenals are functioning.
When you take our test, we cover DHEA, Cortisol, Pregnenolone,
Progesterone, Glucose, Estradiol, and Testosterone in the outcome. If these
biomarkers aren’t above optimal (which is custom curated based on your
individual body), we may recommend a follow-up home collection test that
measures Cortisol production over a 24-hour period for a better Adrenal
function perspective.
Our health advisors are trained experts in Adrenal function,
having worked with thousands of clients through their Adrenal fatigue and back
to optimal health.
How to Improve Your
Adrenal Performance
After reviewing your adrenal related biomarkers and gaining
insight into how your adrenal glands are functioning, you can take action.
The good news is that you can improve your adrenal function
naturally. Keep in mind that adrenal fatigue doesn’t happen overnight, which
means it also takes time and patience to correct the imbalance. In some cases,
it can take years to set your adrenals back to optimal function.
Here are a few recommendations that INDUR Health Advisors give
to improve adrenal function:
● Implement an Adrenal-friendly diet
● Go
to sleep earlier (and more)
● Leverage Adrenal-specific nutrients
● Take adrenal friendly supplements
● Increase your water intake
● Eliminate stressors
● Consider meditation or yoga
● Take adaptogenic herbs
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