How to Beat Adrenal Fatigue Naturally

How to Beat Adrenal FatigueNaturallyDr. Vivian DeNise and Chef Elisa Haggarty

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Completed her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

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How to Beat Adrenal Fatigue Naturally


Are You Experiencing an Energy Crisis?


You know you don’t feel good…

… but you may not know why.Or how to start feeling good again.


The First Step

Our philosophy is to determine the root cause of the symptom, so that we

can help you get back on track.


The First Step


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Are you suffering from symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue?

Do you even know what they are?

Drowsiness

Feeling the need to sleep.


Fatigue

Lack of energy and motivation usually in response to: physical exertion emotional stress lack of sleep boredom “other”


Fatigue

Fatigue can be a single symptom, a cluster of symptoms or a clinical

syndrome such as chronic fatigue syndrome or cancer.


Fatigue

Symptoms of fatigue can be divided into 3 separate categories:PhysicalCognitiveEmotional


Physical Symptoms of Fatigue

Reduced activityLow energyTirednessDecreased physical endurance Increased effort with physical tasks and

with overcoming activityGeneral weaknessHeaviness, slowness, or sluggishnessNon Restorative sleepSleeplessness


Cognitive Symptoms

Decreased concentration

Decreased attentionDecreased mental

enduranceSlowed thinking


Emotional Symptoms

Decreased motivation or initiative

Decreased interestFeeling overwhelmedBored or “low”Aversion to effort


Symptoms

All these symptoms can overlap making it difficult to disentangle the

complex of “co-morbidities”.


Causes of Fatigue


Fatigue

OccupationalDiseasesEnvironmental

Vitamin and Mineral DeficienciesPsychological

Medications Physical

Causes of Fatigue


Infectious

Rheumatologic

CancerHeart

Disease

Neurologic

Endocrine

Endocrine or Hormonal Causes of Fatigue


Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Fatigue


A phenomenon due to oxidative stress and mitochondropathy

Oxidative stress occurs at the cellular level

Imbalance between free radicals and anti-oxidants

Diseases as a Cause of Fatigue


Infectious Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Lyme Disease Hepatitis C HIV / AIDS

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


Fatigue must be present for ≥ 6 months A decrease of functional activity and somatic symptoms and

pain not attributable to a specific diagnosis or disease In addition at least 4 of the following must be present

Sore throat Impaired memory or cognition Un-refreshing sleep Post-exertional fatigue Tender glands Aching stiff muscles Joint pain Headaches

Other Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


Central Nervous and Hormonal Imbalance Imbalance in neurotransmitters Cortisol Deficiency Disturbance of Circadian Rhythms

Infections Immune System Abnormalities

Allergies

Fibromyalgia

Is defined as chronic diffuse pain in

absence of inflammatory or

structural musculoskeletal abnormalities. In addition, fatigue, sleep and mood

disturbances are also present.



Stress


4 Major Categories1. Physical Stress2. Chemical Stress3. Thermal Stress4. Emotional Stress

Physical Stress

1. Overworking or shift work2. Lack of sleep / insomnia3. Athletic over-training


Insomnia

40 million people in the US have some kind of problem with sleep

Accounts for more than 50% of doctor visits each year

Affects 25-40% of all children and adolescents


Causes of Insomnia

Chronic stress Caffeine Carbohydrates

before bed Restless Leg

Syndrome (RLS) Sleep Apnea Alcohol or Drug

Abuse


Insomnia

Not only causes fatigue but alsoDeficits in memoryDecreased concentrationDepressive moodIrritabilityDecreased libido or Erectile

Dysfunction (ED)


Interesting note

In one study, Severe Fatigue was reported by 11% of Adolescents in the 11-14 year

old age17% of the 13-16 year olds


Chemical Stresses

Environmental pollutants such asInsecticides and PesticidesHeavy Metal Poisonings such as

Mercury, Aluminum Food Additives and allergiesVitamin and Mineral DeficienciesMedically prescribed drugs


Sources of Mercury

Eating fish or shellfishDental work such as Mercury

amalgamsBreathing contaminated vapors

or skin contact with: antiseptics, bactericides, batteries, cosmetics, fabric softeners, floor wax and polish, paints, tattoo inks, perfumes, etc. www.patientsmedical.com

Allergies to Food and Additives

Aspartame = AsparticAcid + phenylalanine + methanol

Accounts for > 75% of adverse reactions to food additives reported to FDA.


Adverse Effects of Aspartame

Numbness

Muscle spasmsWeight gainRashesDepressionFatigue IrritabilityTachycardia InsomniaVisual

disturbancesHearing lossPalpitationsHeadaches/

migrainesDizzinessSeizuresNausea


Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Some common deficiencies includeIron deficiency

(anemia)B12 deficiency


Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

B12 deficiency may cause Muscle weakness Fatigue Tingling of extremities Mental Fogginess Memory Problems Mood Swings Feeling of apathy Lack of motivation


B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Deficiency

Lack of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) can lead to adrenal exhaustion and

ultimately to destruction of the adrenal glands.


B5 Deficiency Causes

CaffeineSynthetic Estrogen

supplementation*Sleeping pills

*Synthetic estrogen is NOT the same as Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.


Good Sources of B5

Brewer’s YeastCalf LiverChicken LiverPeanutsSplit PeasPecans


Vitamin C

The adrenal glands are the second biggest store of Vitamin C in the body.

If there is an insufficient amount of Vitamin C, there will be insufficient amounts of adrenal hormones made, leading to immune deficiencies.


Prescribed Medications

Statins such as Lipitor, Crestor deplete CoQ10

Oral contraceptivesAntidiabetics such as the

Sufonylureas, Biguanides, MetforminAnti Hypertensives: Hydralazine,

Thiazides, B blockers, Clonidine, Methyl dopa

Psychotropics: Phenothiazines, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Haloperidolwww.patientsmedical.com

Emotional and Mental Stress

Meloncholic depression is associated with hypercortisolism secondary to CRH

Atypical Depression is associated with pathologic reduction of mediators and a decrease in the hypothalamic CRH


What is Adrenal Fatigue?





YourResiliencyEnergyEnduranceYour Very Life

…depends on your adrenal health.



Adrenal Medulla

SecretesEpinephrine (adrenaline)Norepinephrine

These are secreted in crisis situations.


Adrenal Cortex


Zona reticularis DHEA (S)

Zona fasiculataCortisolZona glomerulosaAldosterone

Cortisol


Hypothalamus

AnteriorPituitary

Adrenal

Cortex

CRH

ACTH

Cortisol

-

Actions of Cortisol

Essential for maintaining blood sugar levels in the proper balance

Powerful anti-inflammatory Decreases the effect of white blood

cells Direct effect on the heart and blood

pressure Influences behavior, mood,

excitability Regulation of adrenal sex hormoneswww.patientsmedical.com

Summary of Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

Difficulty in awakening in the morning Lack of energy Increased energy to do everyday tasks Decreased sex drive Decreased ability to handle stress Increased time to recover from illness,

injury or trauma Light headed when standing up quickly Mild depression Less enjoyment or happiness with life


Adrenal Fatigue SymptomsContinued…

Increased PMS Symptoms increase if meals are skipped

or inadequate Thoughts less focused, more fuzzy Memory less accurate Decreased tolerance Don’t really wake up until 10:00AM Afternoon low between 3:00 and 4:00PM Feels better after evening meal Decreased productivity


How is the diagnosis made?

A careful history and physical from a physician

Blood Tests Salivary tests





Treatment

Proper amount of sleepProper nutrition including a lot of

fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes

Meditation, Yoga, prayer etc. for stress relief

Mild to moderate exercise


Supplements

Vitamin C

B complex Ashwaganda Carnitine Rhodiola Ginseng

Cordyceps CoQ10 Lipoic Acid N-acetylcysteine Omega 3


Q and A with the Dr. DeNise

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but now is the time to ask your adrenal fatigue questions!



Learn How to Revive Your Adrenal System with Delicious Food!

Prescription for Health


“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” Hippocrates

Journey with Health


• Health started for me with a bout of depression and anxiety.

• I learned to question the advice given to me and the prescriptions handed to me.

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Everyday, 3 times a day, and over 1,095 times a year we have the ability to change the expression of our genes.

The most essential component of health, is restoring energy…the naturally occurring energy that our adrenal glands provide.


Which do you choose?


Adrenal Villains

SUGAR Consuming foods you are allergic/sensitive

too (corn, yeast, wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, alcohol are the top offenders)

Stimulants (coffee, chocolate or cacao) Refined and processed foods = nutrient

zappers Stress Toxic environments


“Cashew & Carob Miracle Bites”

Ingredients 2 heaping tablespoons of cashew butter

(can use almond butter) 1 tbs tahini 1 heaping tablespoon of carob powder 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 tbs coconut nectar or natural sweetener 3/4 cup coconut flakes dash of Himalayan sea salt 2 tablespoon of hemp seeds or flax seeds Cinnamon to taste 1/4 cup sesame seeds for coating



All you need is a food processor, or

high speed blender

Blood Sugar Success formula

Regulating blood sugar with balanced meals it the key to adrenal health.

My formula for optimal blood sugar success (on the plate)

FAT, FIBER & PROTEIN = stable blood sugar and less adrenal stress

Fat: tahini, coconut oilFiber: hemp seeds, flax seeds, sesame seedsProtein: almond/cashew butter, hemp & flax seeds


Fat is your friend

Don’t believe the hype that fat is bad or even that saturated fats will lead to coronary heart disease.

Fat does not make you fat (hint…sugar is the most common culprit in weight gain).

Fats, and especially saturated fats are essential for blood sugar balance and hormone regulation.

Fat breakdown & assimilation happens in the small intestine (gut) and so it takes the longest to digest.


Coconut Oil

Is a Medium Chain Fatty Acid which help to inhibit the growth of yeast (candida) and they not stored as fat in the body.

MCFA’s create heat or thermogenesis in the body and boost metabolism.

MCFA’s help boost immunity. It has Lauric acid and is found in breast milk.

MCFA’s are needed for proper utilization of the essential fatty acids! They work in tandem!

The heart draws on the MCFA’s in times of stress.


Carob?

A really great alternative to chocolate. Why avoid raw cacao you ask?

Cacao is a stimulant- containing theobromine which is a relative of caffeine.


• When rejuvenating the adrenals, we want to remove stimulants

• Carob is stimulant free, high in calcium, magnesium, Vit. A and D.

Hemp and Flax Seeds

Both very high in Omega 3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory.

Both have dietary fiber (flax more so) and both have protein.

Using hemp and flax seeds helps make your meals/snacks more nutrient dense.


SALT: it is your friend!

Your adrenal glands keep you hydrated. If you are constantly thirsty- that is a sign you are off balance and you have weak adrenals.

Salt (unrefined Himalayan or Celtic) helps to rehydrate your cells, electrifies your cells and contain countless trace minerals.


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