| Adrenal
Restoration Measures (Stress & Burn-Out)
TIRED AND BURNT OUT? You
may be suffering from pur old adrenal exhaustion. In today’s high
stress world a lot of people are suffering physically for their burn
out.
Diet
· Whole foods · Avoid refined sugar · Avoid alcohol
· Adequate protein · Eliminate/Reduce Caffeine. It works for awhile but has a horrible rebound effect when
it quits working, stressing out the adrenals.
· Avoid all allergic foods, which can weaken the system and can be an
adrenal stressor. Ask about food allergy testing.
· Fasting and detoxification/cleansing diets should be avoided, at least
initially.
Nutritional/Botanical support
DOCTOR’S A-Z food supplements: Relora is excellent for stress, carbohydrate cravings
and help w/ sleep( 1TIDor 2BID), Mood Health (1 BID), Licorice Root
Supreme(1-2 BID), Ginseng Multi Supreme (1-2 BID)
Or BIOTICS food supplements: ADHS (2 w / b-fast &
lunch), Cytozyme-AD(2 TID), Bio-Glycozyme, Bio-Multi Plus, SeriPhos,
and others
· Ginseng: Has adrenal-support activities, can increase resistance to
a whole load of stressors, can prevent shrinking of the thymus gland
and can prevent adrenal overactivity. Can prevent adrenal atrophy.
· Licorice: It can increase adrenal hormones and is extremely useful
in correcting low cortisol states, giving the adrenal glands a “rest”
and chance to restore. Can help prevent shrinking of the thymus and
immuno-suppression from excess bodily cortisone. Licorice (2 -3X/day)
Call my office for information on additional information for adrenal
stress evaluation.
Stress management
· Get adequate sleep. 7-8 hours of sleep beginning at 10:00 p.m.
is much more restoring to the adrenals than 8 hours beginning at 1:00
a.m. Nap, if needed, but not enough to interfere with night sleep.
· Relaxation: Breathing or skilled relaxation exercises, listen to relaxation
tapes, meditate, biofeedback. Schedule an appointment to discuss these
techniques.
· Accept nurturing and affection
· Laughter
· Counseling
Exercise
· Light-to-moderate exercise. Do not push yourself and begin
at a level that you can handle.
Natural light
· Get outdoors into natural light as much as possible. Direct sunlight
is not necessary. Natural light is essential for healthy adrenal function.
· Use full spectrum lights in the home and work area.
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