Thyroid hormone sets the pace for energy (ATP) production in all your cells. If the pace is too slow you will not have a basic supply of energy needed to properly run your metabolism and mood. In addition to having the energy to make thyroid hormone in the first place (T4 -- thyroxine) your body must have the energy and capacity to convert T4 to the...

The menstrual cycle is one of the most energy-demanding functions in the female body, requiring the energy output of 8 hours of construction work a day for the week prior to it starting -- on top of everything else that has to be done. Because your menstrual cycle is about survival of our species, its energy needs will take priority over any other energy...

Normal Adrenal Stress Response When you are under increased demands of any type (emotional stress, injury, illness, physical demands, exercise, etc.), your body must increase energy production. To do this, your adrenal glands send signals to your liver to break down more calories and release them for immediate use. This energy production process creates...

Your adrenals and thyroid work in harmony with each other. Many books on adrenals list all the symptoms of low thyroid as adrenal problems and vice versa. There are differences. Morning energy, stress tolerance, and aerobic fitness are primarily adrenal issues. Thyroid issues are more about afternoon energy level, being too cold, and feeling mentally...

When your adrenal glands have been working too hard for too long they simply may not be able to keep up. Sometimes this is triggered by emotional loss, physical pain, or simply prolonged stress. Things just start feeling too out-of-control or overwhelming. Your adrenals are the foundation for your entire ability to adapt to anything. This system talks to...

In our years of clinical experience, we have seen that it is far better to build your own adrenal hormones from nutrition than to try to replace hormones. This is a safer and more natural way to balance your health. Direct hormone replacement often behaves unpredictably in people. Hormones work as a grand symphony, and you want to get them all working in...

Fatigue that doesn't improve with a good night's rest? Our society might value a 70-hour work week but our bodies do not. Learn how to recover from vital exhaustion and unrelenting fatigue.

The health of your mitochondria impacts your overall health in a number of ways. Are your batteries fully charged?

Kidney problems go hand-in-glove with adrenal problems and stress intolerance.

Vitamin C is not just for the immune system! It also supports the adrenals, bones, cardiovascular system, skin, and more!

Thyroid medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Hidden deep within the drug literature precautions is startling information about blood sugar risks. Are you aware of this risk?

Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans take prescription drugs. More than half take two drugs. Senior citizens, 65 and older, take on average 14 or more prescription drugs per year. This creates a major concern with negative drug interactions and nutrient depletions.

When not enough is too much: the role of insufficient glucocorticoid signaling in the pathophysiology of stress-related disorders.