Adrenals are small glands, no bigger than the size of the end of your thumbs that sit above your kidney and are part of the endocrine, or hormonal system. They secrete hormones that help manage the ebbs and flow of energy. They’re especially well known for their role in the ‘fight and flight’ response, from the days when we needed to run away from wild animals.

Now they kick in for everyday stressors, such as traffic jams, arguments, work deadlines, financial commitments, etc. The hormones they produce play intricately in feedback systems with the other glands in the body, regulating many functions including:

• Blood sugar levels
• Hormone output (estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, progesterone)
• Mineral metabolism
• Allergies / immune response
• Promoting breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins
• Blood pressure

When these small glands become exhausted, all areas of your life can be effected from inability to concentrate, excessive fatigue, nervous and irritable, excessive weakness, fainting, low sex drive, dehydration, low blood pressure, allergic/hypersensitive immune reactions, low blood sugar levels, craving salty or sweet foods, osteoporosis, and sleep disturbances.