CURRENTS THROUGH USELESS BAY

I haven’t reposted on this topic because, after thinking for awhile, I came to see that each individual is very different, and will need treatments based on his or her individual lifestyle, body type, and blood and salivary tests.  For some people, quitting caffeine and getting enough rest will solve their adrenal burnout.  For others, [...]

Adrenal exhaustion is a lifestyle “game changer.” You lose choices about how much you can get away with anymore, and you have to look hard at how you’ve been living. I’ve approached this from a variety of areas, which I’ll post in a simple way here, and then follow with more in-depth posts [...]

“The adrenals are an integral part of the endocrine system. They are responsible for producing several important hormones and are critical to the stress response. They have two parts: the cortex, and the medulla. The cortex is the outer wrapping of the gland. It produces cortisol which is a powerful anti-inflammatory hormone. Cortisol controls inflammation. [...]

Sometimes no amount of therapy can help us feel well and whole unless we are supported by good brain chemistry and nutritional support. Not long ago, I learned that my adrenals are exhausted and that I suffer from a severe magnesium deficiency. The Naturopath who carefully conducted the tests looked at the the [...]