High Energy Soup- Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue

Dear Friends,

Adrenal Gland Fatigue is one of the most commonly overlooked and unidentified causes of many of the Chronic prolems our society experiences today.

What exactly is Adrenal Fatigue? And Where is it?...

The Adrenal Gland sits comfortably atop the Kidney. Since you have two kidneys, there are also two adrenal glands. We would all being faring much better if the second one was a "spare".

Adrenal Gland Fatigue describes specific chemical, mineral, and tissue changes in response to acute or chronic stress and the consequences of such changes in the body and the adrenal glands.

The Adrenal Gland is responsible for many activities in the body, but to just name a few:

• Regulating Stress & the Fight / Flight Syndrome
• Inflammation and Inflammatory Reactions
• Balancing Blood Sugar and Insulin Response
• Maintaining blood pressure
• Water/Sodium Regulation in the Kidneys

The most common symptoms that patients present with Adrenal Fatigue are as follows:

• Dizziness or Light-headedness upon standing or rising
• Knee Pain
• Dropped Arches of the feet or pronated arches
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Attention Deficit or lack of attention
• Joints POP or CRACK when moving
• Disc Bulges or Loose ligaments
• Blood sugar fluctuations
• Severe Fatigue, particularly after eating meals or anxiousness before meals
• Stress
• Feelings of being Trapped
• Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism (high or low thyroid function)

Thankfully, over time, there are effective methods of treating or improving adrenal gland fatigue, which can effect nearly any organ or gland system of the body. The first priority is to determine what is stressing the system. Effective testing methods include Blood Cortisol Levels taken at different times of the day, Saliva Adrenal Stress Index, Hair Mineral Analysis, and Applied Kinesiology Muscle Testing. Urine testing is also available, but primarily as a screening procedure.

As a method of dealing with stress reactions, the body commonly retains Sodium, which can cause water retention, high blood pressure, etc, but it is important to realize that Sodium is needed to Improve the response to stressors, so avoiding it is often counter-productive. Many people crave salt due to this reason. The soup recipe below has been included because it is a source of sodium and helps to balance the body's chemistry during a stress response. It has particularly desirable effects on blood sugar and may allow the body to promote weight loss because of it's effect on maintaining proper blood sugar balance.

High Energy SOUP

28 oz of Muir Glen Diced Tomatoes (largest size)-Organic
2 Celery Stalks (sliced)
1 Large Cucumber (sliced)
Fresh Green Beans (2 cups)
One Large White Onion
Salt and Pepper To Taste (Sea Salt is preferable)
Spring Water (add to right consistency), no Tap water

For questions, comments, or feedback to this information or if you are seeking a nutritional evaluation, please schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Fox at the

Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre

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