Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsForeword 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
