Prevent adrenal fatigue, heat stroke and heat exhaustion with real salt to keep you hydrated. Himalayan or Sun-Dried Solar salts are essential to electrolyte balance. (See my Electrolyte Hydration Drink below). Water alone will not hydrate you. In fact.... Too much plain water can flush away your minerals With adrenal fatigue we tend to excrete salt and be somewhat dehydrated since the cells can't hold water without salt. If you then become ... Keep Reading >
Adrenals
10 Tips and Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue Repair
The correct supplements for adrenal fatigue changed my life more than once. First diagnosed with low cortisol after a heat stroke in 1987, I fell to almost complete adrenal failure in 2001 after severe Epstein Barr Virus. My goal has always been to repair the adrenals, not just take things for fatigue. I never went on the steroids I was told I'd need. I took rebuilding supplements and made changes in my life. Want more energy? REPAIR the ... Keep Reading >
The Best Herbs for Natural Allergy Support
Using quality herbs for natural allergy support can change your life. Effective and safe, you won't need traditional anti-histamines or harmful steroids. Four Herbs for Natural Allergy Support Supplements for allergies and my list of allergy tips below... 1). Quercitin Quercitin is a bright yellow bioflavonoid in food. Like most bioflavonoids, it activates and recycles Vitamin C. It helps prevent your mast cells from releasing histamine - the ... Keep Reading >
The Hidden Link Between Thyroid and Adrenal Problems
What's the link between thyroid and adrenal problems? Why do doctors focus on the thyroid and ignore adrenal fatigue? Is there a hidden connection between thyroid and adrenal problems? The Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast link for this article is above. Listen in and share it! Consider this: Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Fatigue can be quite similar. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism can include: frequent fatigue difficulty ... Keep Reading >
The Dangers of Testosterone for Women
The dangers of Testosterone for women are only partly known. Fewer studies have been done on women than men, and many studies are conflicting. Is Testosterone safe for women? When does Testosterone make sense for a woman? Listen in to my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic on the player above or on iTunes. There are three kinds of Testosterone: the hormone we make in our body from cholesterol and DHEA, and prescription ... Keep Reading >
What I Do For Chronic Adrenal Fatigue
I've struggled with chronic adrenal fatigue for decades. I know what adrenal fatigue feels like and what it means to have low cortisol all day. Here's an intro to adrenal function and ideas on what I've done for my adrenal health. I hope it helps you too! Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone that gives stamina, regulates blood sugar and helps make female hormones after menopause. When we're overly emotional, too busy, short on sleep ... Keep Reading >
Helpful Options for Shingles and Herpes Relief
Helpful options for shingles and herpes relief is a topic I know from personal experience. These ideas will help you heal faster and reduce re-occurrences. None conflict with medications if you still feel you need them. I have never used antiviral medications, focusing on the causes of my susceptibility, and complementary therapies that reduce herpes outbreaks. Monolaurin, Lysine, and Systemic Formula's VIVI have been big helpers for me. More ... Keep Reading >
Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons For Women
Before listing intermittent fasting pros and cons for women, first ask what is your definition of Intermittent Fasting? Various (and confusing) versions of IF include: Don't eat between 7 PM and 7 AM Only eat during a 6 or 8 hour window, such as 12 PM to 7 PM Just skip breakfast Reduce calories by only eating twice daily (calorie restriction) Eat all you want in the hours allotted (no calorie restriction) Fast anytime you ... Keep Reading >
Adam Farrah on Yoga, Meditation and Medical Marijuana
Remove Stress: Don't Manage It! Adam Farrah explains this useful distinction in our Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast. Following Tim Ferris's 80/20 Rule, Adam talks about upgrading the 20% we do that brings 80% of our results. And shares how he gets through recovery from illness with help from Yoga, Meditation and Medical Marijuana. Adam writes regularly (and eloquently) on anxiety, depression, the adrenals and more in Paleo ... Keep Reading >
How To Get Relief From Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue
You deserve relief from Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. It's a "global disorder", impacting body functions from head to toe. Fibromyalgia can be described as heightened sensory overload, similar to PTSD. Symptoms can include musculoskeletal pains, hormonal issues, headache, fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety and much more. I have an excellent Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on Fibromyalgia on iTunes or on my website with more info on ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Supplements That Work
Looking for adrenal supplements that work? It's trickier than it sounds! Supplements for boosting, calming or repairing the adrenals - which do you need? Without a saliva cortisol test it's hard to tell if you have an adrenal issue or not. It's not enough that you are tired or even exhausted. Or that you're feeling hyper or anxious and thinking it's high cortisol. You may have an infection, a thyroid problem or poor neurotransmitter ... Keep Reading >
Test Adrenal Function At Home
If you suspect you have low cortisol, test adrenal function at home. You might be inspired to (finally) make some life changes if your test results are not optimal. The value of testing adrenal function is to confirm you're exhausting yourself with work and worry. And not enough sleep. If testing will help you change this, then test. Don't self-diagnose and try to treat the adrenals if sleep and the Paleo Diet will resolve your ... Keep Reading >