Adrenal Fatigue The 21st Century Stress Syndrome

by Wilson, James L.; Wright, Jonathan V.

• ISBN13: 9781890572150
• ISBN10: 1890572152
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Smart Publications

Summary

Informative book on Adrenal Fatigue.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	v
Foreword	xi
Prologue: A Sorry Story of Adrenal Fatigue	xix
Introduction: Why I Wrote this Book	xxi
How to Use This Book	xxiii
Part One --- Your Adrenal Glands and You
How Adrenal Function Affects Your Everyday Life	3	(2)
What Is Hypoadrenia and Adrenal Fatigue?	5	(6)
Crash and Burn: The Onset of Adrenal Fatigue	5	(1)
What is Hypoadrenia?	6	(1)
What is Adrenal Fatigue?	7	(1)
Other Conditions Related to Adrenal Fatigue	8	(1)
Will My Doctor Treat Adrenal Fatigue?	9	(2)
What Causes Adrenal Fatigue	11	(4)
Who Suffers From Adrenal Fatigue?	15	(12)
Primary Components of Lifestyle Leading to Adrenal Fatigue	17	(1)
Examples of Lifestyles Leading to Adrenal Fatigue	18	(1)
Examples of Life Events Leading to Adrenal Fatigue	18	(9)
Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue	27	(20)
The Progression of Adrenal Fatigue	47	(4)
Disease and Health Conditions Associated with Hypoadrenia	47	(4)
Why Medicine Has Not Recognized Adrenal Fatigue	51	(8)
Part Two --- Do I Have Adrenal Fatigue?
Completing the Questionnaire	59	(14)
Instructions	59	(2)
Adrenal Questionnaire	61	(5)
Scoring and Interpretation of the Questionnaire	66	(5)
Approaching Your Doctor	71	(2)
How Did I Get This Way?	73	(4)
Health History Timeline	75	(2)
Tests For Adrenal Fatigue You Can Do at Home	77	(6)
Iris Contraction	77	(2)
Low Blood Pressure and Postural Low Blood Pressure	79	(3)
Sergent's White Line	82	(1)
Laboratory Tests for Adrenal Fatigue	83	(16)
Saliva Hormone Testing	83	(4)
Problems with the Interpretation of Standard Laboratory Tests in Adrenal Fatigue	87	(5)
Useful Methods of Interpreting Standard Laboratory Tests in Adrenal Fatigue	92	(7)
Part Three --- Helping Yourself Back To Health Treatment of Adrenal Dysfunction
The Goods News	97	(2)
Lifestyle	99	(34)
Separating the Good from the Bad and the Ugly	101	(2)
Locating the Energy Robbers	103	(5)
Three Things You Can Do	108	(3)
Changing the Stress Inside	111	(1)
Reframing	112	(7)
Relaxation	119	(5)
Sleep	124	(3)
Take Short Horizontal Rests During the Day	127	(1)
Laughter	128	(1)
Physical Exercise	129	(4)
Food	133	(42)
The Connection between Adrenal Fatigue and Low Blood Sugar	134	(1)
Weight Gain and Cortisol Levels	135	(1)
When to Eat	135	(1)
What to Eat and Drink	136	(2)
Nutrients from Food	138	(16)
Proteins	139	(1)
Carbohydrates	140	(2)
The Glycemic Index	142	(1)
Vegetables	143	(2)
Fruit	145	(1)
Fats & Oils	146	(8)
Summary of What to Eat	154	(2)
What Not to Eat	156	(4)
How to Eat	160	(3)
Beverages	163	(7)
Don't Drink Me	170	(5)
Food Allergies and Sensitivities	175	(18)
Role of Allergies in Adrenal Function	175	(1)
Allergic Reactions to Food Vary	175	(1)
Tracking Hidden Food Allergies and Sensitivities	176	(2)
Methods for Detecting Food Sensitivities You Can Do at Home	178	(7)
The Problem with Skin Tests for Food Allergies	185	(1)
Food Sensitivities that are Not Allergies	185	(2)
Food Addictions	187	(4)
Eliminate All Foods to Which You Are Allergic, Sensitive or Addicted	191	(2)
Dietary Supplements for adrenal fatigue	193	(16)
Vitamin C	193	(4)
Vitamin E	197	(1)
B Vitamins	198	(2)
Minerals	200	(1)
Trace Minerals	201	(1)
Fiber	202	(1)
Herbs	203	(6)
Adrenal Cell Extracts	209	(8)
Replacement Hormones	217	(2)
Cortisol as a Treatment Option	217	(1)
DHEA	218	(1)
Progesterone And Pregnenolone	219	(4)
Daily Program for Adrenal Recovery	223	(4)
Trouble-shooting: What to Do If You Still Need Help	227	(18)
The Road to Recovery	239	(1)
What to Expect	239	(1)
Frustration and Discouragement in Adrenal Fatigue	240	(1)
How Long Will This Take?	240	(1)
Keep a Journal	240	(2)
Lack of Sympathy for Those with Adrenal Fatigue	242	(1)
Reclaiming Your Life	243	(2)
Questions and Answers	245	(12)
Part Four --- Functions of the Adrenal Glands
Anatomy and Physiology of the Adrenal Glands	257	(30)
Anatomy of the Adrenal Glands	257	(4)
Physiology of the Adrenal Glands	261	(1)
The Regulation of Cortisol	261	(7)
Actions of Cortisol - How Cortisol Protects the Body From Stress	268	(11)
The Regulation of the Adrenal Sex Hormones	279	(1)
Actions of the Adrenal Sex Hormones and Their Precursors	279	(2)
Adrenal Fatigue and the Craving for Salt	281	(6)
The Stages of Adrenal Fatigue	287	(16)
The Alarm Reaction, a ``Fight-Or-Flight'' Response	287	(3)
The Resistance Reaction	290	(1)
Exhaustion	291	(1)
Human Response Patterns to Stress	292	(11)
Bibliography	303	(42)
Appendices
Appendix A - Glycemic Index	317	(22)
Appendix B - List of Vegetables	339	(2)
Appendix C - List of Fruits	341	(2)
Appendix D - How To Take Your Own Pulse and Blood Pressure	343	(2)
Glossary	345	(14)
Index	359