Adrenal Regeneration
Jim Jordan, CNC talks about adrenal burnout and fatigue: symptoms and possible causes…
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Call Jim to make an appointment: 541-482-2250
The most common health complaint I hear in my practice is that people are exhausted and burned out. Much of this has to do with our fast-paced lifestyle and increasing exposure to toxicity in our environment. In addition, when our diets don’t provide the necessary nutrients we need to regenerate and supply energy to and repair of the cells, tissues and organs of the body, our health will decline.
When cellular energy production is not sufficient to meet our needs our body reacts to this energy shortage as if it were a survival threat and activates stress hormone production from the adrenal glands. Hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine (also know as adrenaline) and cortisol and cortisone are produced at higher levels to cope with this energy shortage. As the adrenal glands become overworked from this energy shortage imbalances in the other organ, neurological and glandular systems manifest as symptoms. A condition known as Adrenal Insufficiency is the result of chronic low energy production and excess reliance on the adrenal glands to cope with this energy shortage.
Adrenal insufficiency is commonly associated with the following symptoms which can vary from mild to extreme:
- fatigue even after a good night’s sleep
- decreased tolerance to cold
- subnormal body temperature
- poor circulation
- low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- low blood pressure
- allergies
- apathy or depression
- low stamina
- lowered resistance to infections
- low self-esteem due to low energy output
- joint aches and pains
- muscle weakness
- poor digestion
- tendency toward constipation
- need for excessive amounts of sleep
Adrenal insufficiency is a multi-factorial health problem and can only be solved by addressing the primary causes. If not properly addressed adrenal insufficiency can lead to a more extreme depletion referred to as ADRENAL BURNOUT, in which your body can not cope with stress and your mind and body is on the verge of collapse.
What are the adrenal glands?
The adrenal glands are golden-yellow triangle or crescent shaped glands which are attached to the top of each of your two kidneys. They are normally about 3 x 5 x 1 cm in size. Each gland had a cortex which surrounds the medulla. Each region of the gland is responsible for hormone production such as cortisol and aldosterone in the cortex and norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline) in the medulla. The adrenal gland also manufactures some of the sex hormones.
When these glands are not properly nourished or overworked they start to diminish hormone production and the above symptoms appear.
How to assess adrenal insufficiency
Tissue mineral levels are correlated to the degree of adrenal insufficiency. The best way to assess tissue mineral levels is through a properly performed hair mineral analysis test.
There are 5 indicators of adrenal insufficiency found in properly performed hair mineral analysis samples:
1. Sodium level less than 25 mg%
2. Potassium level less than 10 mg%
3. Sodium/potassium ratio less than 2.5:1
4. Sodium/magnesium ratio less than 4.17:1
5. Calcium/potassium ratio greater than 10:1
The more of these indicators that are present, the greater the evidence of adrenal insufficiency. Also, the more extreme the values, the more suggestive of adrenal insufficiency. An initial tissue mineral assessment will help to determine the degree of your toxicity and nutrient deficiency and to provide a baseline to compare with future assessments. If you want to get a baseline hair mineral analysis please contact my office and I will send out a hair mineral analysis kit to you.
For those of you who want to get a quick idea of the likelihood that your adrenal glands are over-worked you can complete the adrenal burnout questionnaire and call me with the results from the questionnaire at 541.482.2250 . We can set up a free 15 minute complimentary consultation as the first step to recovering your energy and health. In this consultation we will:
1. Identify the causative factors of adrenal insufficiency which you can change. These causes can include: nutritional deficiencies, toxin accumulation in cells, tissues, organs and glands, hormonal imbalances, low grade infections (bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic), emotional and psychological stresses, poor sleep habits, mental attitude, and consumption of stimulating substances.
2. Prioritize these causes and set up a program that goes at your own pace which you can afford.
As your nutrition and health coach I will help you discover which are the primary underlying causes of your health problems. I will then guide you on a program to regenerate your health. I am committed to supporting you recover your health. It can be done with an intelligent approach which deals with the underlying causes of your health challenges.
Your Adrenal Regeneration program will have four main components:
- Appropriate diet for your individual metabolism
- Lifestyle modifications to support adrenal regeneration which are customized to your circumstances and receptivity
- Appropriate Adrenal regenerative nutritional supporting, click here for my supplement suggestions
- Detoxification program phased in after your regeneration program has stabilized
Adrenal Gland Nutritional Supplement Program:
The adrenal glands need certain nutrients to function properly, when one is under extreme stress more of these nutrients are used up by the adrenals and must be replenished to establish balance and optimum function, these nutrients include:
- All the B-vitamins. B vitamins are know as the stress vitamins because your body burns through them when under stress. I don’t recommend synthetic B vitamins made from petroleum-chemicals, rather I recommend food derived natural B vitamins. The very best are Premier Research Labs Max Stress B NanoPlex Vitamins. A few drops of these are worth far more than a whole bottle of synthetic B vitamins. A high quality B complex is the first essential supplement to regenerate the adrenal glands and help you cope with stress.
- Vitamin C – also is used by the adrenals at a higher pace when under stress. I recommend a food source of vitamin C such as: Camu Camu, Acerola or Amla. I recommend either Truly Natural Vitamin C, an Acerola powder product made by Health Force International or Premier’s Quantum Vitamin C.
- Omega 3 essential fatty acids are key building blocks for hormone synthesize and will support your adrenal glands in coping with stress. I recommend either Carlson or Nordic Natural Fish Oil or Codliver Oil. For those who want the best non-animal source omega three product I have come across you can order NanOmega made by BioPharma from my products page.
- Trace minerals are a key nutritional elements for the adrenal glands to function properly. I highly recommend Celtic Sea Salt for all your cooking and as a table salt. It has about a third of the sodium as regular salt. Regular table salt is bad for your health. Celtic whole salt is sold in some health stores and is available from The Grain and Salt Society on-line. Everyone needs to use healthy salt, and the adrenals especially need it. In addition to sea salt high quality coral calcium which contains magnesium, zinc, manganese and other trace minerals will cover the mineral deficiencies most of us have. Premier’s pH powder is a highly ionized coral calcium blended with aloe vera to maximize the absorption into key tissues such as the adrenal glands.
- Adaptogenic herbs to support the adrenal glands are also critical to help the adrenals recover from overwork.
In my practice I currently use Premier’s Adpatogen complex to support the adrenal/pituitary axis and Adrenal complex to support the adrenals directly.
For those who want to start right away on my adrenal regeneration supplement program click here to order a one or two month supply of the following supplements:*
1. Max Stress B nanoplex vitamins
2. Quantum whole food vitamin C
3. NanOmega
4. pH powder
5. Adaptogen complex
6. Adrenal complex
If you think you may benefit from a customized adrenal regeneration program please contact my office for a free initial 15 minute consultation at 541.482.2250.
One of my mentors, Dr. Larry Wilson has written extensively on Adrenal Burnout for more in depth reading on adrenal burnout click here.
*products can be ordered individually if you have covered these bases with other high quality products.
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Jim Jordan, CNC talks about hope for adrenal regeneration…
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MORE Resources…
Jim talks about Adrenal burnout: assessment, causes and solutions.
Health Talk Radio Interview October 16, 2008 (42 Mb .mp3 file; interview is approx. 45 min. long)
Health Talk Radio Interview November 4, 2008 (45Mb .mp3 file; interview is approx. 45 min. long)
More background:
ADRENAL BURNOUT SYNDROME by Lawrence Wilson, MD
Adrenal insufficiency defined (Wikipedia)
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Adrenal Gland Regeneration Supplement Program
This program is designed for those who want to support and regenerate adrenal function. The program consists of the following high quality dietary supplements:
1. Max Stress B Nano-Plex from Premier Research Labs take 1/4-1 tsp. mixed in 24 ounces of water and sipped throughout the day. This is the top “living food” B-complex on the market. Nothing compares in potency and energy boosting capacity. MORE…
2. Quantum Vitamin C Complex from Premier Research Labs. 1-2 capsules 3 x day. This is the Camu Camu based whole food Vitamin C that is a staple of all my health programs.
3. NanOmega3 from BioPharma – is the only plant-based DHA formula which combines ground flaxseed meal and homocysetine reducing nutrients (B6, B12, Folic Acid). These omega 3s are essential for adrenal health. 1 scoop per day mixed in juice or water. MORE…
4. PH powder – Premier Research Lab’s delicious coral calcium blend with Aloe Vera that provides the macro and trace minerals needed for adrenal function. ½ to 1 tsp per day mixed in juice or water, preferably in the evening.
5. Quantum Adaptogen Complex from Premier Research Labs – supports the Pituitary-Adrenal Axis through the synergy of six of the most potent adaptogenic herbs. 1-2 caps 2-3 x day. MORE…
6. Quantum Adrenal Complex from Premier Research Labs. Whole food herbal/mushroom based formula emphasizing the regenerative properties of fermented mycelial extract of cordyceps. Nothing on the market compares to the nutrient delivery of this formula to the adrenal glands. MORE…
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You can order these products individually and combine them with your favorite supplements in each category for adrenal regeneration or you can order a one or two month supply of these as a package. |
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| Adrenal Regeneration Kit TWO month package  Cost: $313.82TWO month package includes: 2 Max Stress B Nano-Plex |
Adrenal Regeneration Kit ONE month package Cost: $166.14ONE month package includes: 1 Max Stress B Nano-Plex |
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