Adrenal gland recovery
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Tips for a Healthy Adrenal Gland
* Sleep by 10 p.m.
* Sleep in until 9:00 a.m., if possible
* Do the things you like
* Avoid coffee or other caffeinated beverages
* Eat early
* Have a glass of water in the morning with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt
* Avoid grains such as bread
* Avoid starchy foods such as potato
* Avoid trans-fats such as french fries
* Laugh several times a day
* Take vitamin C, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E
* Take pregnenolone and DHEA, as needed
* Avoid becoming over-tired
* Avoid sugary fruits such as melons
* Never skip breakfast
Adrenal Fatigue Recovery
Most Adrenal Fatigue is mild, lasting a few days or weeks, with full recovery. A minority of people will find recovery a challenge. Their conditions last longer than usual. They improve, but never fully recover. Still, a smaller number slowly decompensate and the condition worsens with time.
Normal Adrenal Fatigue recovery usually takes only a few weeks or months. The normal recovery curve when plotted graphically should resemble a series of stair-steps going up, with a pause between each step. Those failing to recover usually have their recovery curve looking like a series of stair-steps going down, or series of waterfalls, with a lower low after each crash.
Frequent onset of Adrenal Fatigue symptoms with ever increasing severity and duration is often a hallmark of Adrenal Fatigue recovery failure. While the body has a built in system of self-repair, this mechanism is often not properly taken advantage of fully in the recovery process. There are multiple reasons for this failure. Here are a few common reasons why:
1. Improper use of nutritional supplements: Long-term use of stimulatory nutrients can lead to addiction and withdrawals. Applying the same dose of nutrients throughout the recovery process without careful consideration of this cyclical recovery process can lead to devastating results. The lack of attention to blending various forms of one nutrient leads to less than optimal levels required for recovery. Failure to employ the right delivery system of selected nutrients leads to waste and inadequate cellular concentration to affect recovery. One could be overdosing and putting excessive load on the adrenal at a time when it does not need as much, or under-dosing and thus depriving the adrenal of nutrients when it needs it the most if the dosage and delivery system is not titrate with the body's need each step along the way. Sometimes, fewer nutrients are needed in an up cycle, while more are needed in the down cycle. Other times, it is just the reverse. Applying a static approach to nutritional therapy often fails and in fact worsens the condition. It is important to match the dosage to the state of recovery for maximum effectiveness.
2. Inexperienced health care provider and operator malfunction for those who are attempting to self-navigate: Most conventional physicians are not well informed or trained on Adrenal Fatigue because it is not a recognized condition in the main stream medical community. The lack of medical education and research results in tremendous misinformation and confusion among the medical professionals and lay communities alike. Those with beginning and mild Adrenal Fatigue may do well with rest, removal of stressors, and gentle nutrients on a self-guided basis. If recovery fails within a short time, it is imperative to seek professional help because the natural progression of this condition is decompensation as the body ages. Advanced stage Adrenal Fatigue is a complex condition best left to those highly specialized in this field. Inappropriate therapy often backfires and worsens the condition over time. Most on a self-guided recovery program (along with many treated by conventional doctors) tend to waste too much time (often years) on their own only to make matters worse.
3. Excessive use of prescription drugs and medications: Excessive use of prescription drugs often makes Adrenal Fatigue worse, especially when anti-depressants, thyroid replacements, and hormone replacements are dispensed without careful attention to the state of adrenal condition. Those who are on thyroid medication should especially be on the alert if ever-larger doses of thyroid medication are needed to keep the condition stable.
Conclusion
Adrenal Fatigue is a decrease in the adrenal glands ability to carry out its normal function. The chief symptoms are fatigue, excitability, or depression.
Adrenal Fatigue is commonly caused by chronic stress from any source (including emotional, physical, mental, or environmental) that exceeds the body's capacity to adjust appropriately to the demands placed on it by stress. It is a condition that afflicts children as well as adults. It can be diagnosed by laboratory tests, if only the physician pays greater attention.
Adrenal glands can be restored to optimum health naturally by adhering to healthy living principals. Proper rest, together with specific nutritionals, proper diet and removal of stressors are key components to adrenal fatigue recovery.
The road to adrenal recovery is not a linear or straightforward path because of the complexity of our internal hormonal and stress-regulation system.
Most people who suffer from Adrenal Fatigue also have multiple endocrine imbalances including sub-clinical hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, and estrogen dominance. These need to be optimized as well. Adrenal recovery is a process akin to running a marathon. The process is long, but it can be done easily and painlessly, one step at a time. Most will find some improvement in a matter of weeks, depending on the degree of pre-existing damage and the clinical skills of the health professional. Because the amount of hormonal balancing is intricate and is highly sensitive, the process can take anywhere from three months to three years under the best of hands. It is a long marathon, and recovery should not be expected in a matter of weeks. Frustration and disappointment are common and normal. Patience is key. During the recovery process, most, if not all, will go through a roller coaster type ride with advances and setbacks.
The use of the correct amount of nutritional supplement can certainly speed up the recovery process, if done properly. It is critically important to note that while there are many nutrients that can help adrenal recovery, only a few are normally needed at any point in time. Nutrients, if not dosed properly, can become toxic and make the Adrenal Fatigue worse. A shot gun approach seldom works and can in fact backfire if the adrenal is not able to take in the nutrients at the right rate, time, and dose.
It is best to take it one step at a time under professional guidance to ensure the right step is taken at the proper time. This is especially true for advanced cases. Laboratory tests can be helpful, but are not critical in most cases. The key is a knowledgeable clinician who takes the time to understand your body with its signals and cries for help. A complete nutritional and lifestyle approach that helps the adrenal gland to normalize itself, along with ongoing adjustments in terms of nutritional supplementation to assist the adrenal during this recovery is the key.
About The Author
Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certification in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
* Sleep by 10 p.m.
* Sleep in until 9:00 a.m., if possible
* Do the things you like
* Avoid coffee or other caffeinated beverages
* Eat early
* Have a glass of water in the morning with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt
* Avoid grains such as bread
* Avoid starchy foods such as potato
* Avoid trans-fats such as french fries
* Laugh several times a day
* Take vitamin C, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E
* Take pregnenolone and DHEA, as needed
* Avoid becoming over-tired
* Avoid sugary fruits such as melons
* Never skip breakfast
Adrenal Fatigue Recovery
Most Adrenal Fatigue is mild, lasting a few days or weeks, with full recovery. A minority of people will find recovery a challenge. Their conditions last longer than usual. They improve, but never fully recover. Still, a smaller number slowly decompensate and the condition worsens with time.
Normal Adrenal Fatigue recovery usually takes only a few weeks or months. The normal recovery curve when plotted graphically should resemble a series of stair-steps going up, with a pause between each step. Those failing to recover usually have their recovery curve looking like a series of stair-steps going down, or series of waterfalls, with a lower low after each crash.
Frequent onset of Adrenal Fatigue symptoms with ever increasing severity and duration is often a hallmark of Adrenal Fatigue recovery failure. While the body has a built in system of self-repair, this mechanism is often not properly taken advantage of fully in the recovery process. There are multiple reasons for this failure. Here are a few common reasons why:
1. Improper use of nutritional supplements: Long-term use of stimulatory nutrients can lead to addiction and withdrawals. Applying the same dose of nutrients throughout the recovery process without careful consideration of this cyclical recovery process can lead to devastating results. The lack of attention to blending various forms of one nutrient leads to less than optimal levels required for recovery. Failure to employ the right delivery system of selected nutrients leads to waste and inadequate cellular concentration to affect recovery. One could be overdosing and putting excessive load on the adrenal at a time when it does not need as much, or under-dosing and thus depriving the adrenal of nutrients when it needs it the most if the dosage and delivery system is not titrate with the body's need each step along the way. Sometimes, fewer nutrients are needed in an up cycle, while more are needed in the down cycle. Other times, it is just the reverse. Applying a static approach to nutritional therapy often fails and in fact worsens the condition. It is important to match the dosage to the state of recovery for maximum effectiveness.
2. Inexperienced health care provider and operator malfunction for those who are attempting to self-navigate: Most conventional physicians are not well informed or trained on Adrenal Fatigue because it is not a recognized condition in the main stream medical community. The lack of medical education and research results in tremendous misinformation and confusion among the medical professionals and lay communities alike. Those with beginning and mild Adrenal Fatigue may do well with rest, removal of stressors, and gentle nutrients on a self-guided basis. If recovery fails within a short time, it is imperative to seek professional help because the natural progression of this condition is decompensation as the body ages. Advanced stage Adrenal Fatigue is a complex condition best left to those highly specialized in this field. Inappropriate therapy often backfires and worsens the condition over time. Most on a self-guided recovery program (along with many treated by conventional doctors) tend to waste too much time (often years) on their own only to make matters worse.
3. Excessive use of prescription drugs and medications: Excessive use of prescription drugs often makes Adrenal Fatigue worse, especially when anti-depressants, thyroid replacements, and hormone replacements are dispensed without careful attention to the state of adrenal condition. Those who are on thyroid medication should especially be on the alert if ever-larger doses of thyroid medication are needed to keep the condition stable.
Conclusion
Adrenal Fatigue is a decrease in the adrenal glands ability to carry out its normal function. The chief symptoms are fatigue, excitability, or depression.
Adrenal Fatigue is commonly caused by chronic stress from any source (including emotional, physical, mental, or environmental) that exceeds the body's capacity to adjust appropriately to the demands placed on it by stress. It is a condition that afflicts children as well as adults. It can be diagnosed by laboratory tests, if only the physician pays greater attention.
Adrenal glands can be restored to optimum health naturally by adhering to healthy living principals. Proper rest, together with specific nutritionals, proper diet and removal of stressors are key components to adrenal fatigue recovery.
The road to adrenal recovery is not a linear or straightforward path because of the complexity of our internal hormonal and stress-regulation system.
Most people who suffer from Adrenal Fatigue also have multiple endocrine imbalances including sub-clinical hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, and estrogen dominance. These need to be optimized as well. Adrenal recovery is a process akin to running a marathon. The process is long, but it can be done easily and painlessly, one step at a time. Most will find some improvement in a matter of weeks, depending on the degree of pre-existing damage and the clinical skills of the health professional. Because the amount of hormonal balancing is intricate and is highly sensitive, the process can take anywhere from three months to three years under the best of hands. It is a long marathon, and recovery should not be expected in a matter of weeks. Frustration and disappointment are common and normal. Patience is key. During the recovery process, most, if not all, will go through a roller coaster type ride with advances and setbacks.
The use of the correct amount of nutritional supplement can certainly speed up the recovery process, if done properly. It is critically important to note that while there are many nutrients that can help adrenal recovery, only a few are normally needed at any point in time. Nutrients, if not dosed properly, can become toxic and make the Adrenal Fatigue worse. A shot gun approach seldom works and can in fact backfire if the adrenal is not able to take in the nutrients at the right rate, time, and dose.
It is best to take it one step at a time under professional guidance to ensure the right step is taken at the proper time. This is especially true for advanced cases. Laboratory tests can be helpful, but are not critical in most cases. The key is a knowledgeable clinician who takes the time to understand your body with its signals and cries for help. A complete nutritional and lifestyle approach that helps the adrenal gland to normalize itself, along with ongoing adjustments in terms of nutritional supplementation to assist the adrenal during this recovery is the key.
About The Author
Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certification in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
