Smoothy Slim
Smoothy Slim
Photo: Ali Pli
Although there's no cure, primary adrenal insufficiency can be managed effectively by taking cortisol and aldosterone replacement hormones, with the goal of stabilizing hormone levels and relieving signs and symptoms.
Here are some things you can try when hunger hits: Drink sparkling water. Chew gum or use breath mints. Drink sugar-free coffee or tea. Make sure...
Read More »
In most cases, people can safely eat beets or drink beetroot juice without experiencing any negative side effects. Drinking beetroot juice...
Read More »
This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.
Learn More »ANSWER: There are a few forms of adrenal insufficiency, which is an uncommon disorder caused by the adrenal glands not making enough of certain hormones. Primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, is one form. Your adrenal glands are located on the top of each kidney. Hormones secreted by the adrenal glands include cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol helps your body respond to stress, such as from an injury or infection. It also helps glucose metabolism and helps with proper cardiovascular function. Aldosterone helps maintain proper blood pressure through the balance of sodium, potassium and water in the body. There are two main categories of adrenal insufficiency: primary adrenal insufficiency and secondary adrenal insufficiency. Primary adrenal insufficiency occurs when adrenal glands are diseased or damaged. Most often, this takes the form of a long-term (chronic) disease — Addison’s disease — that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys adrenal gland tissues. With secondary adrenal insufficiency, the pituitary gland, located in the brain, makes an insufficient amount of a hormone called “adrenocorticotropic hormone.” This hormone stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol. If the pituitary gland somehow is damaged or altered, it can affect adrenal gland cortisol secretion, even if the adrenal glands are healthy. Secondary adrenal insufficiency is most commonly caused by medications, such as prednisone, intra-articular injections with steroids, or steroid creams. In this situation, the adrenal glands may take days to months to recover function and restore proper cortisol production. Signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency often come on gradually and progressively worsen over months. Diagnosis sometimes is delayed because early symptoms can easily be mistaken for something else. The most common signs and symptoms include muscle weakness and fatigue; muscle, joint or abdominal pains; and decreased appetite and weight loss. In addition, signs and symptoms can include lightheadedness, feeling wiped out by an ordinary illness, depression, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Cravings for salt and darkening of skin, especially on the face and hands, or on moles, scars or skin folds, are seen only with primary adrenal insufficiency.
Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can...
Read More »
Decreases inflammation In a 2010 study in 40 older adults, those who took 45 mg of zinc per day experienced greater reductions in inflammatory...
Read More »
This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.
Learn More »Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency can develop suddenly and rapidly into an adrenal crisis. This can occur in someone who has been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency or in someone who has yet to be diagnosed. Often, an adrenal crisis is triggered by health-related stress, such as an illness, surgical procedure or serious injury. These are also the times that higher cortisol production usually would occur in someone without adrenal insufficiency. As symptoms of adrenal crisis escalate, most people feel terrible — perhaps with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and lightheadedness — and realize that emergency care is required. Some people may pass out, requiring help from others. An adrenal crisis can result in death if not promptly treated. Adrenal insufficiency can be confirmed or ruled out with blood tests. Although there’s no cure, primary adrenal insufficiency can be managed effectively by taking cortisol and aldosterone replacement hormones, with the goal of stabilizing hormone levels and relieving signs and symptoms. Treatment plans also involve preparing for the possibility of an adrenal crisis. If you have adrenal insufficiency, have an individualized, written action plan for times when you may be at heightened risk of adrenal crisis. This includes periods of health stress and times when worsening symptoms indicate you may be headed toward an adrenal crisis. (adapted from Mayo Clinic Health Letter) — Dr. Irina Bancos, Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Drugs.com notes that the usual daily dose of bromelain is three or four doses of 40 milligrams, or about two standard-size slices of pineapple.
Read More »
Beetroot or carrot juice if consumed in the morning is more beneficial for our health. Both the veggies have high nutritional values. For example,...
Read More »
The main ingredient for a potent powdered supplement, based on the diets of among the healthiest, longest-living hamlet in the world.
Learn More »
It takes about 36 hours for food to move through the entire colon. All in all, the whole process — from the time you swallow food to the time it...
Read More »
This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.
Learn More »
Researchers found that when dieters cut back on sleep over a 14-day period, the amount of weight they lost from fat dropped by 55%, even though...
Read More »