Adrenals
Indications- weakness, lethargy, dizziness, headaches, memory problems, food cravings, allergies, blood sugar disorders, moodiness and inability to cope with stress. The adrenals are easily depleted due to stress, environmental pollutants, smoking, caffeine, alcohol drug abuse and poor nutritional habits.
Causes – stress, lack of deep sleep, cortisone use, steroid use, poor nutrition, caffeine and/or use of other energy boosters, alcohol, smoking and drug abuse, any stimulants including recreational drugs
Good foods – all fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, legumes, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, whole grains, deep water fish, garlic, onions, shitake mushrooms
Harmful foods – fats, fried foods, ham, pork, highly processed foods, red meats, sugar, sodas, white flour, coffee, alcohol, black tea
Alternative treatment for adrenals – Vitamin B complex 100 mg twice daily, extra vitamin B5 100 mg 3 times daily, Vitamin C 3 or more grams daily, adrenal glandulars, adrenal cortex glandulars, L- tyrosine 500 mg 3 times daily, SAMe 200-800 mg daily depending upon stress levels, ashwagandha 3 grams daily, licorice root 2 grams daily, dulse, fo-ti root, astragalus, eleuthero 3 grams daily