Adrenal fatigue is the sum total of symptoms
observed in adrenal gland that is functioning below its normal capacity. It is
observed in stressful situations. It is
seen in infections of respiratory system like influenza, bronchitis and
pneumonia. The stimulants like coffee, colas
are used by those suffering from adrenal fatigue.
The adrenal fatigue occurs when our adrenal gland
cannot cope with the stress. Our adrenal
glands regulate our immunity, rate of heart beat, tone of our muscles, stress
and hemostasis. If the response is low,
then adrenal fatigue results in. At the
time of adrenal fatigue, our glands function slowly.
Some herbs used for treating adrenal fatigue are
Licorice, Ginkgo, Ashwagandha, Korean Ginseng, Eleuthero, Rhodiola, Rehmannia,
Astragalus,
Licorice is said to provide benefit to the adrenal
cortex. The triterpenoid saponins
present in this herb causes the cortisol-cortisone balance. Glycyrrhizin is an important component of
Licorice. This helps cortisol react with
aldosterone receptors. This influences
the balance of sodium and potassium and raises blood pressure.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a herb used effectively
for increasing the peripheral circulation. It can have a great influence on the stress
levels. The cortisol level is
lowered. Ginkgo extract is taken in
doses of 120 to 240 mg per day.
Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, is
used as an Ayurvedic medicine. It is
used for solving the sleeping disorder. Aswagandha contains withanolide which
is an alkaloid. It can be taken 2 g twice a day.
Korean Ginseng is known
scientifically as Panax ginseng. The
root of this plant is used as medicine for reducing fatigue. This
increases the strength of immune system in our body. This herb helps to elongate the length of our life. We become sensitive to insulin with improved
memory, develop immunity from cold. It
cures the depression, headache, fatigue of women during menopause.
Eleuthero is known
scientifically as Eleutherococcus senticosus. It helps in increasing our
alertness, immunity and stress levels of our body. The proteins responsible for protection of
heat are increased. It is recommended
for patients having frequent infections
and stress.
A very important nutrient that helps in
treatment of adrenal fatigue is vitamin C.
Ascorbic acid is required for cortisol production. The actual dosage is 3000 to 4000 mg every
day. Pantothenic acid is also used for
producing adrenal hormones. The licorice
roots are used here.
The modifications in
lifestyle pattern that can be done to overcome adrenal fatigue are -- healthy
eating, normal sleep patterns, and avoidance of situations that seems to be
stressful. An individual can follow
these steps for a lifestyle modification as follows:
- Sometimes you need to take fatty foods to generate good
hormones. Take some butter, olive
oil, coconut oil. Sodium is important for the adrenal gland. Sea salt is essential as it contains
minerals.
- A meal including high protein can be taken. Amino acids are present in protein. It helps in creating healthy cells. The sugar, alcohol and caffeine must be
taken in limited amounts.
- In the breakfast, you can take carbohydrate or fruit, the adrenal
will be increased. You can take eggs fried in butter.
- You should never take any food whose ingredients you do not
know. You can take vitamin C and B
complex. These vitamins reduce the
stress levels of our body. You can
take magnesium before going to bed at night. This will help to repair of your body.
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Formula is a drug used for the proper functioning of our adrenal gland. It provides us energy and health.
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