Have you ever had someone ask you how your adrenals are? You probably haven’t because it is not the sort of question we ask anyone. The health of our adrenals is so important, yet is often overlooked. They may be small, but these vital organs are responsible for producing hormones that play a crucial role in managing our stress, metabolism, and overall wellness.

Understanding the causes and recognizing the telltale symptoms of poor adrenal health is very important to our wellbeing. However, most of us do not even know what to look out for, which is why most people are unaware until certain symptoms eventually become worse.

In about 8 or 9 out of every 10 cases of adrenal insufficiency, the cause is an autoimmune disease, which is a disease that occurs when the body’s immune system, which is meant to protect the body from harmful invaders, mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs. Continue reading →

Adrenal gland disorders are conditions that affect the normal functioning of your adrenal glands. When these glands start experiencing problems, it can lead to a range of health issues.

From producing too much or too little of certain hormones to causing disruptions in your body’s stress response, adrenal gland disorders can have a significant impact on your overall well-being.

To avoid adrenal problems and all the associated health conditions that may arise from it, you need to learn how you can best manage your stress levels. However, many people find it difficult to relax and don’t even realize that their adrenals are being affected while they are stressed and feeling out of control.

Hopefully, that’s not you! So now let’s take a look at two adrenal gland disorders – Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome. Continue reading →