The easy way to take charge of your adrenal health Despite their small size, the adrenal glands play an important role in the body, producing numerous hormones that impact our development and growth, affect our ability to deal with stress, and help to regulate kidney function. In Adrenal Fatigue For Dummies, you'll find clear self-evaluations and treatment guidelines that will empower you to take charge of your adrenal health through nutrition, vitamins, herbs, bioidentical adrenal hormone supplementation, and self-care practices.
Adrenal fatigue is in essence a "tired out" adrenal gland that is not able to support the body the way that it should. The effects can be far-reaching and affect the quality of one's daily life. It can affect the immune system, cause inflammation, decrease sex drive, and inhibit the ability to get up in the morning. But now there's hope!
- The 4-1-1 on the structure and function of the adrenal gland
- Linking inflammation and adrenal fatigue
- Connecting food allergy and adrenal issues
- How to test for adrenal fatigue
- Information on eating patterns for all-day energy and improved concentration
- Dealing with other medical conditions and adrenal fatigue
- Relaxation tips to reduce stress
Adrenal Fatigue For Dummies helps those suffering from this debilitating illness reclaim their lives by addressing the delicate balance among the adrenal glands—which can make the day-to-day difference between feeling awful and feeling good.
Dr. Richard Snyder, DO, is board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology, as well as a clinical professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutritional sciences as well as a specialist in sports dietetics. She is the coauthor of Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies.
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Adrenal Fatigue 5
Chapter 1: Facing Adrenal Fatigue 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Basics of Adrenal Gland Function 13
Chapter 3: Defining Adrenal Fatigue 23
Chapter 4: Recognizing the Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue 33
Chapter 5: Testing for Adrenal Fatigue 49
Part II: Getting a Handle on Potential Trigger Factors 69
Chapter 6: The Effects of Stressing Out and Sleeping Less 71
Chapter 7: The Contributions of Inflammation and Acidosis to Adrenal Fatigue 81
Chapter 8: Nutrition’s Role in Adrenal Fatigue 97
Part III: Treating Adrenal Fatigue 117
Chapter 9: Finding and Working with a Good Practitioner 119
Chapter 10: Using Medications and Hormone Supplementation 127
Chapter 11: Assessing Natural Treatments 139
Chapter 12: Exercising and Eating the Right Way 167
Chapter 13: Managing Adrenal Fatigue on the Work Front 185
Part IV: Trying Sensational Recipes to Battle Adrenal Fatigue 201
Chapter 14: Beginning with Energizing Breakfasts 203
Chapter 15: Enjoying Fuel-Filled Lunches 217
Chapter 16: Tuning In to Dinnertime 231
Chapter 17: Savoring a Snack or Something Sweet 245
Part V: The Part of Tens 261
Chapter 18: More Than Ten Ways to Help Beat Depression in Adrenal Fatigue 263
Chapter 19:More Than Ten Supplements for Your Immune System 273
Chapter 20: Maximizing the Function of Ten Important Organs and Systems 283
Index 295
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