Adrenal Glands

Producing Healthy Hormones

About Our Adrenal Glands

The adrenal glands are thumb sized glands that sit on top of the kidneys. These glands are important to the body’s hormonal system. They produce hormones that help to prevent low blood sugar and maintain our fluid balance and androgen's, the male and female hormones testosterone and oestrogen. They also produce adrenaline, which acts in the ‘flight of fight’ response, giving us the ability to fight stress.

At menopause the adrenal glands gradually become the major source of hormones. For this reason, women entering perimenopause or menopause with stressed or ‘burnt out’ adrenal glands can find they have a much more difficult time with this transition.

Adrenal Gland Fatigue

Almost everyone experiences an episode of adrenal fatigue at some time in their lives. The general weakness which follows any acute illness or infection is a classic example. The chronic form of adrenal exhaustion, commonly referred to as ‘burn out’, is less frequent but on the increase due to the physical and physiological demands we put on our adrenal glands.

The most common symptoms are fatigue (with or without anxiety and insomnia), low blood pressure, loss of memory, difficulty in concentrating, and a general over-sensitiveness. You may find yourself reaching for more coffee, soft drinks or sugar as a source of energy when you begin to feel tired.

If the adrenal glands become depleted, they can struggle to keep up with the energy demands and adrenal exhaustion may be experienced. Symptoms include fatigue, lowered resistance to stress, salt cravings, hypoglycemia and lowered immunity.

Adrenal Gland Testing

It consists of doing everything possible to build the adrenal and immune systems with dietary changes, relaxation techniques, nutritional supplementation and herbal medicine to help balance the body’s energies. Salivary adrenal testing is the most accurate, non-invasive test that evaluates the body’s levels of important stress hormones cortisol and DHEA and serves as a reliable marker of stress response and critical for revealing imbalances.

Easy, Non-Invasive Adrenal Gland Test

The Adrenal Glands play a major role in maintaining our overall health and physical & mental well being. Even if your health issue isn't related to the Adrenal Glands, other issues may be identified. Book your Adrenal Gland health assessment with Lesley today!