Remedies for Adrenal Support
The adrenal glands are two small but very important glands above the kidneys, which produce a range of hormones including cortisol, DHEA, estrogen and testosterone. The centres of the glands produce adrenaline, the hormone for which they are named.
Adrenal dysfunction generally occurs when the adrenal cortex does not producte enough of the natural hormone steriod Cortisol, this is part of the pathology of auto-immune disorders and allergic and inflammatory response. We would recommend that you read the article Factors Involved In Auto-Immune Disorders And Effective, Natural Treatment Protocols .
The health benefits of taking Sodium Ascorbate are remarkable and have far reaching implications for many health conditions, the sodium form of ascorbate is thought to improve adrenal metabolism.
Naturleaf supplies plant sterols and sterolins, natural nutrients that help the adrenals to produce more natural steriods on demand.
In our modern, stressful world, our fight or flight mechanism is over-stimulated and subsequently the adrenals become over-worked and insufficient DHEA is produced, DHEA, is a precursor hormone to oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and is necessary to balance the hormones in your body. Insufficient DHEA can cause fatigue, bone loss, loss of muscle mass, depression, aching joints, decreased sex drive, and impaired immune function. Wild Yam helps to maintain a balance of hormones in the body for women & men. The essence of the action of yam appears to be in facilitating the production of DHEA, 'the mother of hormones'.
DHEA is also referred to as 'the anti-aging hormone': its widespread effects are due to its role of 'mothering' the production of over 50 other hormones. Researchers now believe that adequate DHEA production may help modulate the following: fatigue, depression, stress, memory problems, obesity, tumour growth, viral and bacterial infections, high blood pressure, collagen and skin integrity problems, osteoporosis, immune responses.
Further evidence suggests that Wild Yam consumption can normalise the production of the adrenal cortex hormones. The anti-stress and ant-inflammatory hormones (natural steroidal hormones) help prevent inflammation and maintain joint and general structural integrity. This would explain the anti-arthritic {especially relating to rheumatoid arthritis) and anti-rheumatic effects observed traditionally. The tendency to strains, sprains and back problems (so-called slipped disc) are in part due to poor adrenal gland function. Also the tendency to pain in the body is modulate by adrenal hormones. We cannot feel or become strong without adequate adrenal hormones. Aldosterone is an important adrenal hormone that helps the body to maintain the balance of mineral salts to water - a most important aspect of optimum well-being.
The adrenals are also involved in regulating salt balance in the body in conjuction with the hypo thalamus. In some people, it seems this regulation does not work properly and too much salt is lost from the urine. In these cases the need for supplemental salt in the form of either Ionic Minerals or Celtic Sea Salt. is increased.
Peruvian Maca can also help the adrenals generally, Maca root contains natural substances that stimulate the pituitary and hypothalamus. These master glands of the body in turn trigger the ovaries, adrenals, testes, thyroid, and pancreas to return to healthy functioning, thus producing normal amounts of hormones.
Zell Oxygen is in almost all cases an essential part of a regenerative programme and for adrenal support will aid general cellular driven energy.
For those suffering from adrenal exaustion, Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) may be helpful and we would advise plent of raw food as per our Dietary Guidelines
Disclaimer: Regenerative Nutrition advocates a holistic approach to natural health and wellbeing. The body's ability and power to heal depends upon the totality of diet, nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors. No claims for the cure of any disease is intended, or implied. Always consult a health care practitioner when combating disease states. The statements in this article have not been approved by the FDA.
