The adrenal glands are like your body’s own pharmacy. These tiny organs produce at least 50 different hormones, including cortisol, adrenaline, and DHEA. DHEA helps produce other hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Natural DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and then slowly fall as you age.The adrenals sit on top of each kidney and are responsible for several critical functions in the body. They help regulate blood sugar levels, manage stress response and inflammation, produce sex hormones (testosterone in men; estrogen/progesterone in women), support muscle growth—and that’s just a short list!
If you’re feeling tired or run down all the time (like many people do these days), it’s worth taking a closer look at your adrenal health to see if there might be something going on here (besides being tired).
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Adrenal Support helps to manage cortisol levels and support the adrenal glands. It also helps with stress, fatigue, sleep, energy, weight loss and mood swings.
Adrenal function is often compromised by an overstimulated sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The SNS predominates when we are in fight-or-flight mode: it activates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream; it dilates arteries to facilitate greater blood flow; and increases heart rate while constricting veins so that there is less blood returning to the heart. This can cause high blood pressure if left unchecked for long periods of time.
The SNS also causes sweating/flushing when exposed to heat or cold; pupil dilation when confronted with sudden movements by another person (think hand waving); increased salivation at the sight of food—all signs that indicate your body has entered into its “fight” response mode which results in what we call stress!
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Cortisol is a hormone that plays an important role in the body’s response to stress. When you are under prolonged periods of stress, such as from work or school deadlines, your body produces more cortisol. While this helps you deal with short-term stressors, it can cause problems when you have high levels over an extended period of time. High levels of cortisol can lead to fatigue, depression, anxiety and weight gain.
Cortisol helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels by signaling the release of glucose into your bloodstream after eating food or drinking liquid calories (such as sugary drinks). It also signals muscles to store fat instead of burning it for energy.
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If you have adrenal fatigue and stress, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may feel like you’re doing everything correctly but still not seeing results. There are simple ways that you can take care of this.
These practices also improve how quickly your body recovers from stressful situations by helping your body deal with stress more effectively than before.
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It’s best to avoid stress as much as possible since it can be very taxing on the body and mind, causing higher levels of cortisol to be released into the bloodstream. You should also avoid caffeine, which can exacerbate anxiety and nervousness by increasing cortisol production in the body.
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Replenishing Bath or Shower Gel
Benefits: Nourishing, nurturing, caretaking, relaxing, replenishing to the mind & body, grounding, feel invisible.
Morning Energy Spray
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Benefits: Energy balancing, nervous system support, respiration and lung health, adrenal support, feeling overwhelmed, adapt to change & new situations.
Self Nourishment Aromatherapy Diffuser Blend
Cool & Calm essential oil blend contains pure essential oils which help balance energy, uplift mood, induce sleep and help keep skin cool.
Available in a concentrate, spray or a ready-to-use roll-on.
Directions: Topical application is recommended. Dilute 4-5 drops per 2 teaspoons of carrier oil.
Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend
Sweet Dreams Essential Oil Blend is made with Roman chamomile, rose, jasmine, lavender, vanilla and nutmeg essential oils.
Available in a concentrate, spray or a ready-to-use roll-on.
Directions: Burn in an aroma lamp or burner. Dilute in a carrier oil and apply on skin near nose and on temples.
Instructions: Dilute 3-5 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil.
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SAS! Stress-Anxiety Support Essential Oil Blend contains French Lavender, Himalayan Cedarwood, Vanilla Oleoresin, Lime pure essential oils.
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Directions: Use 5-10 drops of concentrate. Dilute in a carrier oil if applying on skin.
Packaged: Concentrate 15 ml (0.5 oz) & 30 ml (1 oz).
Safety Information for SAS! Stress-Anxiety Support Essential Oil Blend
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Body Mind Stress Relief Lotion helps support a sense of calm with the combination of essential oils, Bach Flower essences, gem elixirs. Stress Relief Lotion is color charged and Reiki charged. Designed to energetically target the following chakra and meridians:
Chakra: Throat
Meridians: Bladder, Gallbladder & Triple Heater
Details: A mellow, faint citrus essential oil scent and made with Bach Flower Essences of water violet, crab apple, oak, vervain, and willow; pure essential oils of ylang ylang and orange; gem elixirs of quartz crystal and aquamarine. Helpful to energetically release emotional patterns which include:
Directions: Apply on front, back and sides of neck, plus tops of shoulders in the morning and before bed. Improvement of emotional patterns within one to two weeks is typical.
Caution: Avoid use during pregnancy. Up to two lotion products can be used per day.
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We hope we have helped you better understand what you need to know about adrenal fatigue. Products discussed in this article can be purchased below. Now go out there and enjoy a stress-free life!
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