Recently I was reading an article that asked me to name the most common health problem in North America. After thinking it through, I finally arrived at my guess - the common cold. Close but…WRONG!
In fact, if I had ten chances I don’t think I would have thought of the correct answer. According to research, Adrenal Exhaustion has replaced the cold virus as the most common health problem affecting North America.
While there are many symptoms of adrenal exhaustion, some of the most common are lack of energy, fatigue, decreased ability to handle stress, an inability to concentrate, decreased sex drive, mild depression and greater incidence of colds and flu. Adrenal exhaustion can lead to increased PMS or menopausal symptoms and last but certainly not least, adrenal exhaustion plays a significant role in proper thyroid function. In fact, health experts suggest that if someone appears to suffer from low thyroid (sensitivity to cold, weight gain, etc.), adrenal exhaustion may actually be to blame!
So why is adrenal exhaustion so common? The answer is stress. One of the adrenal glands’ main functions is to manage stress and enhance energy. The adrenals create hormones that affect and influence energy, inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar and emotions. Without proper nutritional support, prolonged periods of stress can essentially overload the adrenal glands and lead to many of the symptoms of adrenal exhaustion.
So what can you do? I take a product called Adrenal Strength™ by MegaFood. Adrenal Strength is a meticulously researched supplement that uses clinically proven nutrients, herbs, fungi and whole foods to assist the body’s natural Stress Adaptation Response. Actually, several of us at Vital Choice take this product. I notice that I’m less irritable and better able to handle stress, while others find greater energy, enhanced memory and an overall feeling of calm.
For more information, listen to my podcast with Ann Allworth, Ph.D. You can find it here. You can also subscribe to our free podcast in the iTunes store or by clicking here.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a healthcare professional.
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