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FAQ

What are Adrenal Glands?

The adrenal glands are tiny hats, one each, that sit atop your kidneys and secrete hormones to help you deal with and manage stress. The outer part of the glands, called  the cortex, releases cortisol, for our stress response and metabolism control, as well as aldosterone to regulate blood pressure. The inner part of the glands are the medulla where adrenaline is released, another part of the stress response.

When your central nervous system perceives stress, it stimulates the adrenal glands to release their hormones as a part of the “fight or flight” response. This can happen several times throughout the day and can vary depending on your lifestyle. For example, an alarm clock startling you out of sleep will trigger this response, as will less sudden stressors like feeling overwhelmed by your overflowing email at work or worrying about finances or family members. In the early stages of stress, this response is actually beneficial. It can improve mental clarity, focus and energy. But over time, the benefits start to fade, and the consequences of chronic stress take over.

Why do I have allergies?

Seasonal allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to normally harmless airborne particles. An allergy is an abnormal hypersensitivity to these airborne particles or environmental antigens called allergens. An allergen can include pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and ragweed, as well as cat or dog dander, dust and moulds. Exposure to an allergen leads to overactive B cells that in turn produce excess Immunoglobulin E (IgE). IgE then triggers the allergic symptoms by activating mast cells (cells that line the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat) that produce histamine. Common symptoms include: runny nose, sinus congestion, headache, fatigue and itchy eyes.

Common Signs, Symptoms or Concerns Patients Present With
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal Gas or Bloating
  • Acid Reflux or Heart Burn
  • Brain fog, poor memory, reduced concentration, poor focus
  • Constipation or Diarrhea
  • Excessive Burping or Flatulence
  • Food allergies or food intolerances.
  • Skin problems: acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis & other rashes or itching
  • Anxiety and Depression or other mood disorders
  • Headaches or Migraines
  • Yeast Overgrowth
  • Difficulty losing weight, despite a balanced diet and exercise
  • Lack of Appetite or Lethargy after eating
  • Environmental Allergies (grass, pollen, etc.) or Asthma
  • Hormonal Imbalances (painful heavy menses, PMS, PCOS, etc.)
  • Autoimmune Conditions: Celiac Disease, Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, MS, psoriasis and others
  • Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia
What and Where is the Thyroid Gland?

Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. The thyroid plays an important role in your body’s energy and metabolism. The thyroid gland takes up trace minerals, such as iodine, selenium and tyrosine, and uses these to make thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones circulate through the liver, brain and several other organs in the body as part of the endocrine system. If the thyroid is not functioning properly, you can develop health problems.

If you have the following health concerns – It could be your Thyroid:

  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety or Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Constipation
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Generalized swelling
  • Puffy eyes & face
  • Muscle aches or pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Joint pain, joint stiffness or swelling
  • Hair loss
  • Low sex drive
  • Asthma & allergies
  • Migraines
  • Recurrent miscarriage / Infertility
  • Lack of ovulation
  • PMS
  • Decreased memory
  • Irritability
  • Decreased Concentration or ”Brain Fog”
  • Dry Skin, Dry Hair
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • High cholesterol
  • Low heart rate
  • Insomnia
  • Hives
  • Loss of outer 1/3 of eyebrows
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“There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophies.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche

“Begin with little things daily and one day you will be doing things that months back you would have thought impossible.”
– Swami Satchidananda 

“I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.”
– Joyce Meyer

“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind” 
– Paracelsus 

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– Naval Ravikant

 “I don’t count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they are the only ones that count.”
– Muhammed Ali

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– William Shakespeare 

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