{"id":253,"date":"2019-04-11T19:32:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T19:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=253"},"modified":"2019-04-11T20:01:28","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T20:01:28","slug":"how-to-treat-your-adrenals-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/how-to-treat-your-adrenals-well\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Your Adrenals Well"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"overview singlePostContentGroup\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h1>Your Adrenals Support Your Energy, Immunity, Blood Pressure, and Stress Management!<\/h1>\n<p>For such little glands, they sure do a lot of work: Your adrenals are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/is-adrenal-fatigue-real-2018022813344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">two small but mighty glands<\/a>that sit atop your kidneys,<\/p>\n<p>Though tiny \u2014 about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/endocrinology\/overview-adrenal-glands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">1.5 inches in height and three inches in length<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 your adrenal glands play\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holtorfmed.com\/all-about-the-adrenals-understanding-their-role-in-optimal-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">many roles<\/a>\u00a0including managing energy levels, immune health, blood pressure, and how you manage stress.<\/p>\n<p>Those glands are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/endocrinology\/overview-adrenal-glands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">divided into two parts<\/a>, each performing different functions by secreting specific hormones or chemical messengers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>adrenal cortex<\/strong>\u2014the gland\u2019s outer part\u2014produces hormones vital to life. Aldosterone, for instance, regulates blood pressure by maintaining your body\u2019s salt and water balance. Cortisol, your body\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress\/art-20046037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">primary stress hormone<\/a>, helps regulate your metabolism and your body\u2019s response to stress.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>adrenal medulla<\/strong>\u2014the gland\u2019s inner part\u2014produces other hormones including adrenaline, which also helps your body handle stress but on a secondary level (meaning they are not life-dependent). The medulla plays a role with your body\u2019s \u201cfight-or-flight\u201d response, where you choose to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/understanding-the-stress-response\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">find the threat or retreat to safety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Your Adrenals and the Stress Response<\/h2>\n<p>Your adrenals play many important roles and secrete numerous hormones. Under- or over-secreting these hormones can have a dramatic impact on your body.<\/p>\n<p>Too much aldosterone, for instance, can raise blood pressure. Left unchecked, high blood pressure can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hormone.org\/diseases-and-conditions\/adrenal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increase your risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or kidney failure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While multiple situations can disrupt adrenal function, one big driver in our fast-faster modern-day society is\u00a0<em>stress.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you feel a threat, either real or perceived. Your brain \u2014 more specifically, your hypothalamus \u2014 sends a high-alert signal. Your adrenal glands rush into action,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress\/art-20046037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">secreting hormones including adrenaline and cortisol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Adrenaline increases your heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels. Cortisol increases glucose, especially to fuel your brain. Everything else \u2014 digestion, immune health,\u00a0<em>anything\u00a0<\/em>non-essential for immediate survival \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress\/art-20046037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">goes on the backburner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stress mobilizes your adrenals to release\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/is-adrenal-fatigue-real-2018022813344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">short bursts of cortisol into the bloodstream<\/a>\u00a0to handle a potentially dangerous situation.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">nature\u2019s built-in alarm system<\/a>, cortisol works with certain parts of your brain to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">control mood, motivation, and fear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While it sometimes earns a bad reputation, cortisol isn\u2019t bad\u00a0<em>in the short term<\/em>. This hormone regulates\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/endocrinology\/overview-adrenal-glands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">how the body converts food into energy<\/a>, blood pressure, and how your heart functions.<\/p>\n<p>Once that threat passes, your adrenals stop secreting these hormones, your heart rate and blood pressure normalizes, and every bodily system\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress\/art-20046037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">resumes its normal activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At least, that\u2019s how it\u00a0<em>should\u00a0<\/em>work.<\/p>\n<h2>Chronic Stress and Your Adrenals<\/h2>\n<p>When you feel near-constant stress \u2014 real or perceived \u2014 that fight-or-flight reaction stays turned on. Your adrenals continue releasing hormones. And hormones that shouldn\u2019t constantly be secreted \u2014 in this case, cortisol \u2014 stay cranked up and exhaust your already-overworked adrenal glands.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put: Chronic stress makes your adrenals work harder.<\/p>\n<p>Stress comes from many sources including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5353523\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">workplace-related stressors<\/a>. Gender inequality can also create or exacerbate stress. Women can feel a greater pressure to maintain work-family balance.<\/p>\n<p>But chronic stress impacts\u00a0<em>everyone<\/em>, and your adrenals take the hit. While many sources might seem obvious \u2014 a demanding boss or rebellious teenager can certainly create stress \u2014 others aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h3>Food, Inflammation, and Stress<\/h3>\n<p>People manage stress differently. Some people lose weight, while others gain. One culprit for that weight gain: Sugary, fatty comfort foods. Reaching for those foods regularly when you feel stress\u2019s impact makes a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2914537\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">perfect combination for obesity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Consider a typical highly processed, grab-and-go diet. Today the average American consumes a whopping\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.nh.gov\/dphs\/nhp\/documents\/sugar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">152 pounds of sugar yearly<\/a>. This only accounts for sugary foods. But all carbohydrates \u2014 including those from pasta, bread, and whole wheat crackers \u2014 break down into sugar.<\/p>\n<p>These sugary, processed foods\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increase insulin levels,<\/a>\u00a0which help manage that increase in blood sugar. Insulin pulls your blood sugar down. An hour or two after you ate that sugary food, your adrenals secrete cortisol to stabilize blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p>This happens repeatedly as you eat sugary foods throughout the day. According to Vincent Pedre, MD, in\u00a0<em>Happy Gut,\u00a0<\/em>those increased levels of cortisol put added stress on your adrenals.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic stress can also make your body lose its ability to regulate the inflammatory response, promote the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2012\/04\/120402162546.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">development and progression of disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pair that with an inflammatory diet \u2014 along with too much sugar, we\u2019re eating about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4808858\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">20 times more inflammatory fats<\/a>\u00a0compared with anti-inflammatory fats \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a surefire formula for adrenal dysfunction.<\/p>\n<h1>Adrenal Fatigue \u2013 When Your Adrenals Stop Working Correctly<\/h1>\n<p>Healthy adrenal glands perform synergistically. They secrete the right amount of hormones to, for example, balance your blood pressure or protect you from harm. But these glands should do that job \u2014 secrete the correct amount of a hormone your body needs \u2014 and then return to normal.<\/p>\n<p>When they don\u2019t \u2014 when they, say, over-secrete cortisol \u2014 almost everything suffers.<\/p>\n<p>From a medical perspective, adrenal imbalances can lead to Cushing\u2019s syndrome (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">too much cortisol<\/a>) or Addison\u2019s disease (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/what-is-cortisol#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">too little cortisol<\/a>). Each carries its own symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>But within those two extremes lies other dysfunctions. Adrenal fatigue, first coined by James Wilson, Ph.D., encompasses a group of related signs and symptoms (collectively called a syndrome) where\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/adrenal-fatigue-is-it-real#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">your adrenal glands underperform<\/a>\u00a0and sufficient rest doesn\u2019t\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/adrenal-fatigue-is-it-real#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">doesn\u2019t resolve symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to this theory, your overworked adrenal glands \u2014 brought on by too much stress \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245810.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">become fatigued<\/a>\u00a0and can\u2019t keep up with your body\u2019s demands.<\/p>\n<p>Adrenal burnout or\u00a0<em>fatigue<\/em>\u00a0can manifest in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245810.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">many signs and symptoms, including<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Feeling depressed or irritable<\/li>\n<li>Salt cravings<\/li>\n<li>Low blood sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some organizations, including The Endocrine Society, argue that adrenal fatigue\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/adrenal-fatigue-is-it-real#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">is not a real disease<\/a>. Its symptoms, they claim, can apply to many diseases or conditions including depression or simply the demands of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>What experts\u00a0<em>do\u00a0<\/em>agree on: A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/245810.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">number of disorders impact your adrenal glands<\/a>. Adrenal\u00a0<em>insufficiency<\/em>, for instance, occurs when your adrenal glands\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/adrenal-fatigue-is-it-real#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can\u2019t make enough hormones, especially cortisol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, weight loss, and gut-related problems\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/adrenal-fatigue-is-it-real#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">are among the symptoms<\/a>\u00a0of adrenal insufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Addison\u2019s disease falls under the\u00a0<em>adrenal insufficiency\u00a0<\/em>umbrella, where your adrenals don\u2019t make enough hormones. More specifically, we call Addison\u2019s disease\u00a0<em>primary<\/em>\u00a0adrenal insufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>While Addison\u2019s disease is rare,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/adrenal-insufficiency-addisons-disease\/definition-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">secondary\u00a0<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/adrenal-insufficiency-addisons-disease\/definition-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">adrenal insufficiency<\/a>\u00a0is more common.<\/p>\n<p>Adrenal dysfunction often requires working closely with a healthcare practitioner to determine underlying causes and address specific conditions. A blood test can determine whether your cortisol levels are too low.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, you have plenty of power to support adrenal health.<\/p>\n<h1>7 Ways to Support Your Adrenals and Maintain Health<\/h1>\n<p>Stress plays a part in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19594222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">many health-related problems<\/a>, including headaches, heart disease, immune problems, and digestive issues. One primary contributor to stress-induced problems: An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19594222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increased production of stress hormones,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19594222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\u00a0which can<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19594222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\u00a0impact immune health<\/a>, your adrenals, and other problems. .<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, the right nourishment (including stress management) can help your adrenals perform optimally. These seven strategies make a solid foundation for supporting balanced, healthy adrenal glands.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Start with your diet.\u00a0<\/strong>Healthy foods provide the nutrients your adrenals need to balance blood sugar levels, manage stress levels, and maintain all the other requirements for healthy adrenal glands. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/five-essentials\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Core and Advanced Plans\u00a0<\/a>include optimal amounts of nutrient-dense carbohydrates, protein, and healthy anti-inflammatory fats to support adrenal and overall health. (For adrenal insufficiency, consider our Advanced Plan.) Talk with your healthcare practitioner about specific foods to include or avoid for your health status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove the triggers.\u00a0<\/strong>Caffeine can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4997392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">impact sleep levels<\/a>, which takes its tolls on your adrenals. So\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4666864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can alcohol<\/a>. Sugar can take its toll on adrenal health. Food sensitivities including gluten can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/healthlibrary\/conditions\/endocrinology\/adrenal_glands_85,p00399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increase inflammation and cortisol requirements<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be aware of underlying culprits.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cedars-sinai.edu\/debunking-adrenal-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Other conditions<\/a>\u00a0including depression and anxiety can impact your adrenals. So could your blood sugar if it becomes too high or low. Work with your healthcare practitioner to uncover any problems that could stress your adrenals and create symptoms of adrenal insufficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the right nutrients.\u00a0<\/strong>Nutrient support for adrenal health oftentimes requires an individualized approach, but a few key nutrients can help.\u00a0<em>Discuss including these and\/or any other additional supplements with your healthcare practitioner. Never modify any medications or other medical advice without your healthcare practitioner\u2019s consent.<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/vitamin-c-complete\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Vitamin C<\/a><\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Stress levels and requirements of this vitamin\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/86\/1\/145\/4754391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">go hand-in-hand<\/a>. According to Watson, the more cortisol your adrenals make, the more vitamin C this gland requires.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/optimal-omega\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Omega-3 fatty acids.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Your brain and adrenals communicate together, and deficiencies in these anti-inflammatory fatty acids inhibit that flow. Among their benefits, supplementing with fish oil can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12909818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">support adrenal health during mental stress<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/vitamin-b12\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">B Complex.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Optimal amounts of the B-vitamins (including B6, folate, and B12) can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3847740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">positively impact stress levels and cortisol<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/magnesium-supplement\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Magnesium<\/a><\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Research about this undervalued mineral, which plays a role in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5452159\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">over\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5452159\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">300 biochemical reactions<\/a>, for adrenal insufficiencies goes\u00a0<em>way\u00a0<\/em>back\u2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1200035\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">to 1957, in fact<\/a>. Magnesium has a calming effect, making this mineral ideal to support cortisol balance and even help you get a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/collections\/supplements\/products\/adrenal-calm\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Adrenal Calm<\/a><\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>A synergistic blend of amino acids, the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to manage stress, natural passion flower extract, and inositol. Adrenal Calm helps calm your central nervous system, improves sleep, and reduces anxiety. Adrenal Calm is an ideal formula you\u2019re having a stressful afternoon at work or trouble sleeping at night because of anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/adrenal-energy\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Adrenal Energy.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Adrenal Energy supports steady, sustained energy levels. This synergistic formula combines herbs and extracts that relieve the stress that overwork your adrenals. Adrenal Energy also contains essential amino acids that help make and regulate hormones including dopamine to support your brain\u2019s power and energy. Rhodiola rosea in Adrenal Energy is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29325481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">an adaptogen<\/a>\u00a0to help your body better manage stress levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find ways to manage stress.\u00a0<\/strong>To heal your adrenals and support adrenal health, identify the various stressors in your life and find ways to minimize their impact. Among its benefits, practicing yoga regularly can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4784068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">lower cortisol levels<\/a>. If that\u2019s not your thing, consider deep breathing, meditation, a brisk walk, or keeping a gratitude journal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get great sleep.\u00a0<\/strong>Adequate sleep \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/sleep\/sleep-needs-get-the-sleep-you-need.htm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">about seven to nine hours every night for healthy adults<\/a>\u2014 is crucial for healthy adrenals, but what often gets overlooked is\u00a0<em>quality.\u00a0<\/em>If you\u2019re \u201csleeping\u201d from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. but waking up frequently or getting up for the bathroom, that\u2019s not quality sleep. One study among college-aged females found poor sleep quality\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4914363\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">adversely impacts cortisol<\/a>\u00a0(and therefore adrenal health).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit your chiropractor.\u00a0<\/strong>Chiropractors can address the chronic stress that impacts your adrenal.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/patient-advice\/articles\/2015\/11\/30\/surprise-chiropractors-can-treat-these-5-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Adjustments can reduce or eliminate uneven pressure on the spine<\/a>, returning your body to a balanced state. They can help relieve muscle tension and improve blood circulation that could help signal the brain to turn off the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response. Chiropractors can also create an individualized dietary and lifestyle protocol for your condition. That may include additional nutrients, including adaptogens or herbs, that can help your body\u00a0<em>adapt\u00a0<\/em>to stress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Like everything, balance becomes crucial with your adrenals: Specifically, to secrete the right amounts of hormones that manage so many bodily functions.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please discuss with your healthcare practitioner about specific strategies to address your unique adrenal concerns and health status. Your healthcare practitioner can\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hormone.org\/diseases-and-conditions\/adrenal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">help treat overproduction or underproduction<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0of adrenal gland hormones.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Adrenals Support Your Energy, Immunity, Blood Pressure, and Stress Management! 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