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A24 HEALTH
Thursday 14 June 2018
Tired Lion

During Joe’s consultation I realized Joe was a Herbal support like DG Licorice is added to sup-
tired lion and explained that many people suffer port the adrenals because DG Licorice is simi-
from adrenal exhaustion and they don’t know lar to the hormones produced by our adrenal
it. Adrenal exhaustion is also known as adrenal glands. Licorice Root has been used for thou-
fatigue and is a 21st century stress syndrome. sands of years to treat ulcers, colds, skin disor-
It has been estimated that 80% of adults suffer ders, and as a tonic for the heart and spleen.
some sort of adrenal fatigue and 95% of visits to I prescribe acupuncture for adrenal exhaustion.
our clinic are a direct result of stress. Nearly all Immediately Joe feels a difference and realizes
of our patients admit to being stressed out by that he does not have to start with the anxi-
their work, as well as their family obligations ety medication and sleeping pills he has been
As easy as the diagnosis of adrenal exhaustion prescribed. After evaluating Joe’s blood tests,
is, developing an individualized treatment plan I recommend additional dietary supplements
can be very challenging. One of the symptoms to replenish vitamin and mineral deficiencies,
of adrenal exhaustion, excessive fatigue, stimu- protect cells from the damaging effects of free
lates the production of the hormone cortisol. As radicals, increase Joe’s energy production,
a beneficial hormone, cortisol can greatly en- and support a healthy digestive system,
hanced your body’s ability to convert carbohy- The acupuncture treatments and dietary sup-
By: Dr. Carlos Viana drates to what it will eventually use for energy. plements will support a healthy hormonal sys-
Cortisol also aids your body in turning off im- tem, promote a healthy nervous system, boost
mune reactions like allergy and inflammation. Joe’s immune system function, allowing him
When Joe started his executive position in his While this is helpful in an emergency situation, to maintain mental and emotional well-being,
mid- thirties, he quickly was recognized as the over the long term, continuing exposure to the that encourages calmness and lessen stress.
corporate problem solver. Looking forward hormone because of continuous stress results Joe will have increased mental alertness; will
every morning to his job, Joe attacked every in a suppressed immune system. Byproducts of maintain more normal blood sugar levels. With
problem at work as a challenge and enjoyed Cortisol depress brain activity and act as seda- ongoing treatments and medical evaluations,
the test of overcoming difficulty preventing his tives and cortisol itself blocks serotonin, contrib- Joe will be able to maintain total body health.
company from reaching their production goals. uting to a feeling of depression and increases Feeling better physically, Joe will make some
Life at home also reflected an easy interaction addictive behavior. lifestyle changes. Joe now realizes how impor-
with his wife and children. Life was good; chal- This stress hormone also stimulates the break- tant is getting eight hours of sleep. With the
lenging exciting, and rewarding. down of muscle and bone to supply the body dietary supplements and acupuncture treat-
Now, in his late forties, life has taken a down with energy needed for fight-or-flight reactions. ments, a good night’s sleep your adrenal glands
turn. Feeling tired all the time, the same prob- It can also interfere with your hormone levels, are restored and repaired. Joe now exercises
lems at work that were a challenge before now allowing further bone breakdown. Over the to relax. Walking, YOGA, deep breathing, and
make our executive feel stressed-out or anx- long-term, bone and muscle can be broken stretching are great stress reducers. Vigorous or
ious and Joe has started having panic attacks. down faster than it is replaced, leading to os- aerobic exercise can deplete the adrenals. If
Worse, Joe has lost interest in the bedroom and teoporosis. your symptoms are severe wait until you feel a
is worried that he is developing an erectile dys- Medical tests are needed to find out exactly little stronger to do these.
function. Instead of being embarrassed with his where Joe is in his stress cycle. With the constant Nutritionally Joe realizes skipping breakfast is
loss of virility, he fights with his wife to escape production of cortisol the adrenal organs cause particularly bad, as it is a sure fire way to gain,
having to perform while his wife has developed hormone deficiencies. In clinic I use results from not lose, weight. If you start each morning with
a greater interest in sex. When forced to think hair tests that show an unhealthy abundance a good breakfast your blood sugar won’t take
about the “bedroom problem”, he blames his of calcium and copper, but, a deficiency of any sharp dips. You’ll feel more rested and en-
wife’s weight gain and not looking like she did magnesium. I automatically supplement Joe ergetic. Skipping meals is one of the worst things
when she was twenty four years old. with magnesium. you can do for your body. When you’re hungry,
Joe realizes that these are not all his problems. Two out of three Americans and Arubans are your blood sugar drops, stressing your adrenal
He avoids many people because he knows deficient in magnesium, mostly because of our glands and triggering your sympathetic nervous
he has a reduced resistance to infection and diet. Supplementing with Magnesium to over- system. That causes light-headedness, cravings,
catches every cold and flue that is going come this deficiency can be especially impor- anxiety and fatigue.
around. Gaining weight around his waist, start- tant for those with adrenal fatigue syndrome Get the point! Realistically, family, job, financial,
ing to suffer from allergies, Joe came in for a because of its role in helping to: maintain blood and relationship stress are factors that cannot
consultation when he realized that his anxiety pressure within normal limits; maintain healthy be eliminated. My role is to help you increase
attacks were getting more frequent and he ad- blood sugar/glucose levels; support energy your resiliency making you be able to recover
mitted he was suffering from headaches and production; encourage calmness and lessen quickly from life’s stressors. By working together
depression. stress and relax muscles. you too can be a lion reborn.