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Sunday March 14, 2010 7:48 pm
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The Adrenal Glands |
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 Due to our modern society with the many physical and emotional
stresses, probably half the population possess varying degrees of adrenal malfunction. 
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| Autoimmune |
Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)
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Lupus is one of the auto-immune diseases, caused by a hyperactive ("hypervigilant") immune system that attacks a person's own protein as if it were foreign matter. One reason for this is poor adrenal function. Adrenal steroids modulate (slow down) the immune system: when there is not enough of these steroids the immune system goes berserk. |
Hyperthyroidism
Chronic Thyroiditis
Crohn's Disease
{colitis} Ulcerative Colitis
Counter-indicators:
{addisons} Addison's Disease |
| Circulation |
Counter-indicators:
{anemia} Anemia (Iron deficiency) |
| Diet |
Sugar Craving |
| Hormones |
Low Sex Drive
Low Progesterone or Estrogen Dominance
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The inner most layer of an adrenal gland is the zona reticularis which produces small amounts of sex hormones. Specifically, it produces androgen, estrogen and progesterone. Adrenal exhaustion can therefore cause hormone deficiencies. |
Hypothyroidism
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The co-existence of thyroid hormone deficiency and glucocorticoid deficiency is not rare. Primary hypothyroidism due to chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is associated with primary adrenocortical insufficiency due to autoimmune adrenalitis. The very cause of central hypothyroidism in many instances will also result in ACTH deficiency and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. If the two entities co-exist, it is important to replace glucocorticoid before starting thyroxine. Treatment of hypothyroidism in patients with glucocorticoid deficiency may precipitate an adrenal crises because the adrenal gland is incapable to meet the increasing demand for cortisol induced by the rise of the metabolic rate. |
Hirsutism (excess facial and/or body hair)
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Immunity |
AIDS / Risk
Weakened Immune System
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Adrenal insufficiency can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune response, anxiety and panic attacks. |
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Infections |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Sinusitis
Counter-indicators:
Lyme Disease |
Inflammation |
Chronic Inflammation
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The adrenal glands produce hydrocortisol, the major natural anti-inflammatory steroid in the body. Without enough circulating cortisol there may be a tendency to become easily inflamed. |
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Lab Values |
A Low IgM Level |
Mental |
Stress
Unresolved Grief|
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Adrenal fatigue increases the time it takes to recover from illness, injury and trauma, including emotional trauma. |
Anxiety
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Adrenal insufficiency can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune response, anxiety and panic attacks. |
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Metabolic |
Hypoglycemia
Headaches, Migraine/Tension |
Musculo-Skeletal |
{arthritis_rheumatoid} Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Nervous System |
Fainting / Syncope |
Organ Health |
Diabetes Type II / Risk
Esophagitis |
Respiratory |
asthma Asthma |
Skin-Hair-Nails |
Dry skin
Hives
Cold Hands and Feet
{acne} Adult Acne |
Symptoms - Muscular |
History of/having a
fibromyalgia diagnosis |
Uro-Genital |
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
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[The Safe Uses of Cortisol, William Mck. Jefferies, MD 1996, p.156] |
Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence)
Dysmenorrhea, Painful Menstruation
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Dysmenorrhea caused by ovarian dysfunction may disappear when low doses of cortisol are used to improve adrenal influence on ovarian function. [The Safe Uses of Cortisol, William Mck. Jefferies, MD 1996, p.157] |
Metrorrhagia
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