Learn to: * Recognize the symptoms of adrenal fatigue * Get a handle on potential trigger factors * Take charge of your adrenal health through nutrition, vitamins, and more Take charge of your adrenal health and start living life again If you feel tired all the time, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a condition that affects many aspects of your health and leaves you unable to function properly. This guide provides a complete overview of adrenal fatigue and shows you how to recognize symptoms, seek treatment, discover which medications help, and much more. * Focus on fundamentals --…mehr
Learn to: * Recognize the symptoms of adrenal fatigue * Get a handle on potential trigger factors * Take charge of your adrenal health through nutrition, vitamins, and more Take charge of your adrenal health and start living life again If you feel tired all the time, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, a condition that affects many aspects of your health and leaves you unable to function properly. This guide provides a complete overview of adrenal fatigue and shows you how to recognize symptoms, seek treatment, discover which medications help, and much more. * Focus on fundamentals -- discover the function of the adrenal glands, how to recognize symptoms of adrenal fatigue, and the tests you may need * Trigger factors -- find out how stress, poor sleep, inflammation, acidosis, and poor nutrition can trigger adrenal fatigue * Treatment tips -- get information on treatment options, including medication, hormonal supplements, exercise, and much more * Recipes for recovery -- discover recipes for meals and snacks that will help battle adrenal fatigue * There is hope-- find out how to battle the depression that may accompany adrenal fatigue Open the book and find: * Factors that may lead to adrenal fatigue * The symptoms and stages of adrenal fatigue * The tests you need for a diagnosis * An overview of trigger factors such as stress, poor sleep, and nutrition * Medications and natural treatments to try * Ways to manage adrenal fatigue at work * Delicious recipes for meals, snacks, and treats * Supplements that can boost your immune health
Dr. Richard Snyder, DO, is board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology, as well as a clinical professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutritional sciences as well as a specialist in sports dietetics. She is the coauthor of Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies.
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Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Adrenal Fatigue 5
Chapter 1: Facing Adrenal Fatigue 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Basics of Adrenal Gland Function13
Chapter 3: Defining Adrenal Fatigue 23
Chapter 4: Recognizing the Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue 33
Chapter 5: Testing for Adrenal Fatigue 49
Part II: Getting a Handle on Potential Trigger Factors69
Chapter 6: The Effects of Stressing Out and Sleeping Less 71
Chapter 7: The Contributions of Inflammation and Acidosis toAdrenal Fatigue 81
Chapter 8: Nutrition's Role in Adrenal Fatigue 97
Part III: Treating Adrenal Fatigue 117
Chapter 9: Finding and Working with a Good Practitioner 119
Chapter 10: Using Medications and Hormone Supplementation127
Chapter 11: Assessing Natural Treatments 139
Chapter 12: Exercising and Eating the Right Way 167
Chapter 13: Managing Adrenal Fatigue on the Work Front 185
Part IV: Trying Sensational Recipes to Battle Adrenal Fatigue201
Chapter 14: Beginning with Energizing Breakfasts 203
Chapter 15: Enjoying Fuel-Filled Lunches 217
Chapter 16: Tuning In to Dinnertime 231
Chapter 17: Savoring a Snack or Something Sweet 245
Part V: The Part of Tens 261
Chapter 18: More Than Ten Ways to Help Beat Depression inAdrenal Fatigue 263
Chapter 19:More Than Ten Supplements for Your Immune System273
Chapter 20: Maximizing the Function of Ten Important Organs andSystems 283
