ADRENAL GLANDS

The adrenal glands are two glands that sit on top of your kidneys that are made up of two distinct parts. 

1. The adrenal cortex—the outer part of the gland—produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol and 50 steroid hormones (which helps regulate metabolism, helps your body respond to stress, conversion of protein and fat into glucose, suppress inflammation, promote healing, fuel the sex drive). ​
2. The adrenal medulla—the inner part of the gland—produces adrenalin (which raises blood pressure, stimulates respiration and increases metabolic rate).

ADRENAL HEALTH

Adrenal Health is a wonderful formula that supports, strengthens and helps rebuild fatigued adrenal glands. It will also help with energy, help reduce stress levels, and will even help people lose unhealthy inches and pounds around the middle.

When an individual experiences stress for a prolonged time, the adrenal glands begin to produce excess cortisol. This “cortisol connection” to weight gain is quickly becoming an epidemic in our country.

Excess cortisol doesn’t only affect weight gain. It can increase blood sugar and blood pressure levels, and decrease immune response and other issues. It is very obvious that excess cortisol is not good for the body.

It is important to understand, as well, that use of many of the prescription drugs available today (including diuretics and estrogen hormone therapy) can lead to increased cortisol levels.

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) herb is wonderful for nourishing and supporting the adrenal gland. Research shows that it includes the potent COX-2 inhibiting anti-inflammatories. COX-2 is an inflammatory enzyme that triggers arthritic type pain. It balances hormones and helps maintain healthy cortisol levels.

Other benefits of Holy Basil: 

• Improves digestion
• Supports immune system
• Promotes cardiovascular health
• Supports circulation, improves memory
• Promotes healthy respiratory system
• Promotes healthy eyes
• High in copper, necessary for proper iron assimilation
• Helps protect against free radicals and oxidation
• Promotes healthy liver function ​

Chinese Licorice (Glycyrrhizae uralensis) also helps balance blood sugar levels and strengthens adrenal function. It supports the bronchial and respiratory systems and is energizing but calming.
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Royal Jelly also strengthens the immune system, is used in strengthening the adrenals. It is very high in pantothenic acid which is necessary for the adrenals to function properly. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, E, folic acid, nicotinamide, minerals and 18 amino acids.