Adrenal Disorders

Adrenal glands are located at the top of both of your kidneys.

They are orange in color, triangular shaped, and are a type of endocrine gland that measures about 3 inches long and one-half inch in height.

An adrenal gland disorder means the adrenal glands aren’t working properly.

Sometimes this is due to a problem with the adrenal gland, and sometimes the problem is actually in another gland that is supposed to help regulate the adrenal gland.

There are several types of adrenal gland diseases, or disorders. One type includes adrenal deficiencies, or conditions that interfere with the normal functioning of the adrenal glands.

The adrenal gland can over react, or under react. The trick is to keep it functioning just right. If you have an adrenal problem, it is important to understand that if it goes untreated, it could kill you.

Adrenal disorder symptoms can be fatigue, low blood pressure, weight loss, nausea, dizziness, and poor appetite.

Natural Cures for Adrenal Disorders:

The Holistic Approach:

Using a holistic health practitioner to guide you in making the right choices for your adrenal health, might be a wise choice. There are many herbal remedies that can help you maintain your adrenals, but it may be hard to figure out which one is right for you.

A holistic practitioner can help you decide. Helpful remedies include Siberian Ginseng, Basil, Borage (a European annual herb), Licorice, and Haung Qi.

Manage Stress and Get More Sleep:

Stress and lack of sleep will strain your adrenal glands and make a bad situation worse. The most important thing you can do for healthy adrenals is to learn how to manage your stress. Take relaxation classes, learn to take a deep breath and let things go, go for a walk, take a yoga class, and more importantly - get more sleep.

A Change in Diet:

There are many whole foods, vitamins, and minerals that will help keep your adrenal glands healthy. Simple diet plans for healthy adrenal glands include more vegetables, lean meat, and protein. More specifically one of the top natural cures for adrenal disorders is to change your diet and add more of the following food, vitamins, and minerals:

• Leafy green vegetables
• Fatty acids from fish oil
• Bananas
• Nuts
• Carrot juice
• Cucumber juice
• Beet juice
• Sea salt instead of table salt because it is high in magnesium and other minerals
• Whole grain cereals
• Unrefined carbohydrates in combination with healthy oils and protein

Taking Supplements:

There is a specific list of supplements that are known to help fight adrenal fatigue. These supplements include:

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Zinc
• Sodium
• Niacin
• Vitamin B100
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Pantothenic acid B5
• Liquid trace minerals
• Proline
• Amino Acids
• Ashwagandha – herbal remedy
• Cordyseps or Chinese mushroom – herbal remedy
• Siberian ginseng – herbal remedy
• Rosea – herbal remedy
• Licorice root or the extract in capsule form – herbal remedy

Detoxification:

Another good way to help your adrenal glands is to detoxify your body. This means eating right and avoiding things like sugar, all junk food, processed food, and unnatural chemicals.