Lola Moonflower: Well Within Natural Medicine, Inc ~ Melanie Smith ~ Eden Energy Medicine

Jun 14, 2012

Well Within Natural Medicine, Inc ~ Melanie Smith ~ Eden Energy Medicine

Dear Dolores /Lola,

Adrenal fatigue is the number one underlying issue in most health conditions. According to Dr. James L. Wilson, DC, PhD, ND, author of Adrenal Fatigue, The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, he estimates that at least 80% of American adults have suffered from or will suffer from adrenal fatigue. Does this include you? Are you stressed out, needing more sleep or experiencing insomnia, a compromised immune system, overwhelmed, running on caffeine, feeling sick and tired?

In this months Energy Medicine for Healthy Living eNews find out more about how to address adrenal fatigue for greater vitality and peace.

Be Well Within,

Dr. Melanie

Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue happens when the adrenal glands wear out due to continual production of the stress hormone cortisol affecting the thyroid gland and thus creating many other hormone imbalances.

The inner medulla triggers the instinctual fight or flight response which then secretes adrenaline hormones that increase blood sugar levels, blood pressure and heart rate in response to stress. Over time chronic elevated stress levels can lead to we

ight gain,
decreased resistance to infections, fatigue, muscle aches and low blood sugar.

During menopause, for women the workload of the adrenals increases as these glands become the primary source for creating estrogen and other sex hormones.

What are the Adrenal Glands?
The adrenal glands are the workhorse of the body driving the endocrine system. They regulate the body's response to stress and are made of two separate organs combined into one location - the outer portion called the adrenal cortex and the inner portion called the adrenal medulla.

The adrenal cortex serves primarily a hormonal function - including regulation of mineral metabolism (sodium, potassium, chloride), water balance, metabolism (utilization and distribution of protein, carbohydrates, and fat), allergic and immune reactions (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity, and allergies,), and production of the male and female hormones (progesterone, testosterone, estrogens, DHEA, etc.).

The cortex also secretes corticosteroids in response to stress. These hormones help us to cope with long-term stressors by converting protein to energy. Long after the fight or flight response mechanism subsides, the energy still remains available.

The upside is that adrenal dysfunction can be healed. Creating a healthy endocrine system that continues to balance your hormones and incorporating stress reduction techniques will slow the aging process and keep you vibrant and healthy as you age.

Energy Medicine Quick Tips for Adrenal Support

A. Daily Energy Routine
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B. Triple Warmer Triangle - use to balance Thyroid, to reduce hot flashes, to calm and de-stress. Hold #1 at the jugular notch with your thumb, index and middle fingers of one hand. With your other hand use the same 3 fingers to hold #A at the temple for 3-5 minutes. Switch and repeat on the other side.

C. Adrenal Points - Using the 3-Finger Notch described above, hold A - Triple Warmer Neurovascular on one side of temple and with the other hand hold 1" above and 1" out from navel on both sides with thumb and middle finger for 3-5 minutes. Switch hands and repeat on other side. An alternate version is to hold a 3-Finger notch at the #1 Thyroid Point while simultaneously holding the Adrenal Points above the navel.

D. Cortisol Points - Using the 3-Finger Notch described above, hold A - Triple Warmer Neurovascular on one side of temple and with the other hand hold #12 - Cortisol Points 1" below and 1" out from navel on both sides with thumb and middle finger for 3-5 minutes. Switch hands and repeat on other side.