Hormonal Influences On Your Brain and Mental Health ...
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About Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue, a term used in alternative medicine, posits that chronic stress can overburden the adrenal glands, leading to a decrease in their ability to produce stress hormones, notably cortisol. This hypothetical condition is thought to manifest in physical symptoms such as unrelenting tiredness, weakened immunity, and body aches. Mentally, it's associated with diminished resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression. From a brain health perspective, the reduced cortisol production could impair cognitive functions, affecting memory, concentration, and decision-making abilities. Despite skepticism in mainstream medicine, the concept highlights the impact of chronic stress on overall well-being, underscoring the need for comprehensive stress management strategies.
The Adrenals and Physical Health
The adrenal glands play a crucial role in physical health by producing hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone, which regulate stress response, blood pressure, and electrolyte balance. Malfunctioning adrenals can lead to conditions such as Addison's disease or Cushing's syndrome, manifesting in symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, weight changes, and blood pressure issues. Proper adrenal function is essential for maintaining energy levels, combating stress, and ensuring the body's metabolic processes operate smoothly, highlighting their significant influence on overall physical health.
The Adrenals and Mental Health
Adrenal glands significantly influence mental health through the secretion of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which are pivotal in the body's stress response. Dysregulation of these hormones can lead to heightened stress sensitivity, anxiety, and depression. Chronic stress and adrenal imbalance may exacerbate mental health disorders, affecting mood, cognitive functions, and resilience. Understanding and managing adrenal health is crucial for mental well-being, emphasizing the need for strategies to regulate stress hormones and support adrenal function.
The Adrenals and Brain Health
The adrenal glands impact brain health by producing cortisol, a hormone integral to the stress response and cognitive function. Excessive or prolonged cortisol exposure can impair brain structure and function, leading to memory and concentration issues, and increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Balanced adrenal output supports brain resilience against stress, enhances learning and memory capabilities, and maintains mood stability, underscoring the importance of adrenal health for optimal brain function and protection against cognitive decline.
Adrenal Gland Testing
The adrenal salivary test measures cortisol levels at different times of the day to assess adrenal gland function and the body's stress response. It helps diagnose conditions like adrenal fatigue, offering insights into stress management and hormonal balance strategies.
Conquering Adrenal Fatigue
A Preliminary Consultation
What You Really Need To Know To Make It A Positive Transition
functional medicine vs mainstream medicine
discussion of symptoms and their causes
treatment options : medical and alternative
requirements and implications
understanding lab tests
naturopathic medicine needs
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£85 | one hour
online OR in person
please complete the female hormone profile ( see below )
Adrenal Fatigue
And Your Brain
Adrenal fatigue can significantly impact the brain, leading to symptoms such as brain fog, memory problems, and difficulty concentrating. Dysregulated cortisol levels, a hallmark of adrenal fatigue, disrupt neurotransmitter balance, affecting cognitive function and mental clarity. Addressing adrenal fatigue through stress management and lifestyle modifications is essential for restoring brain health.
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In This Hormonal Symptom Profile
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pre consultation
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This profile is an analysis of
general brain function
memory
adrenal function
thyroid function
blood sugar balance
liver / gall bladder
dopamine
serotonin
GABA
acetylcholine
catecholamines
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A proper diagnostic work up for hormonal imbalances should include an analysis of symptoms relating to adrenal function, thyroid function and the sex hormones. Our male and female hormonal profiles is an ideal starting point.
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Laboratory analysis from blood, urine and saliva can provide invaluable information as to hormonal shifts in the body giving answers to the myriad of symptoms that can develop from imbalances.
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Through our Discovery Consultation ( see below ) learn what how hormonal imbalances develop and what you need to consider to regain balancer and all the benefits that come with it
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Conquering Adrenal Fatigue
A Preliminary Consultation
What You Really Need To Know To Make It A Positive Transition
functional medicine vs mainstream medicine
discussion of symptoms and their causes
treatment options : medical and alternative
requirements and implications
understanding lab tests
naturopathic medicine needs
​
£85 | one hour
online OR in person
please complete the female hormone profile ( see below )
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