Adrenal Glands Protect You In Times Of Stress

There are times when something happens that would be beyond our normal capacity to endure. When we have successfully survived whatever it was we are known to say that we had a rush of adrenalin that got us through it. Well, that really isn’t far from the truth. The function of the adrenal glands is to release hormones that are triggered as a response to stressors.

They regulate levels of cortisol which then converts proteins to carbs. The carbs are then converted to blood sugars that give us that boost of energy. Of course that is a very simplistic explanation, but you get the point. Those two small glands sitting over our kidneys were actually responsible for providing the strength we needed to survive a trying experience.

But that is not the only function of the adrenal glands. Actually they also have an immunosuppressive action through the cortisol hormone they produce. They help us ward off infections and other diseases. While we have always heard that in order to stay healthy we need to get a good night’s sleep, we may not have understood that rest is essential for our adrenal glands to operate efficiently.

There are a number of herbal nutraceuticals that promote a balanced endocrine system and healthy levels of the cortisol hormone. Supplementation with these remedies helps to maintain energy levels, healthy sleep patterns and a strong immune system.

Some of the herbs used in these formulations are Borage, Siberian Ginseng, and Huang Qi to name a few. Remember, our lives are packed with stress on a daily basis so our adrenal glands need to work overtime. Give them the support they need so that they can protect you in times of stress.

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