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Program Outline / PAGE 1Module 1: Introduction to The Complete Adrenal Health ProgramI.INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPLETE ADRENAL HEALTH PROGRAM Introduction to The Complete Adrenal Health Program Adrenal information (and misinformation) - fiction vs. facts Is there a connection between the kidneys and adrenal glands? Prioritizing endocrine health: major and minor hormones Does stress really impact adrenal health? Cultural views about adrenal health - Chinese Medicine view: kidney yin and yangII.WHAT ARE THE ADRENAL GLANDS?III. WHAT HORMONES DO THEY PRODUCE?IV. WHAT ROLE DO THESE HORMONES REALLY PLAY IN HEALTH? How do they relate to other systems in the body? Cardiovascular Nervous sytem Metabolism Pituitary and Hypothalamus: HPA AxisV.HOW DO IMBALANCES IN THE ADRENAL SYSTEM CAUSE POOR HEALTH?VI. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR ADRENAL HEALTH CONCERNS? What conditions do they cause? Addison’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome What is adrenal fatigue? Is there such a thing as adrenal “burn out?” What are the symptoms of poor adrenal function?Module 2: Evaluating Adrenal HealthI.WHAT IS THE ADRENAL FATIGUE CONTINUUM? Adrenal and HPA Imbalance Adrenal Fatigue Adrenal Hormone Insufficiencywww .C omplete A drenal H ealth . com
PAGE 2 / The Complete ADRENAL Health Program(Module 2 cont.)II.WHAT ARE CLUES FOR ADRENAL FATIGUE? Evaluating Fatigue/Tiredness/Exhaustion Blood Pressure Dark Circles Under the Eyes and Dilated Pupils Slow Mornings and Afternoon Slumps Salt and Sugar Cravings Increased Appetite and Need for Carbohydrate Drinks When Exercising Poor Recovery After Exercise Can't Lose or Gain Weight Dry, Flaky Skin Scant Body HairIII. WHAT CLINICAL CONDITIONS PLAY A PART IN ADRENAL FATIGUE CONTINUUM? PMS Depression Low Back Pain; Neck and Shoulder Pain and Tightness Allergies HypoglycemiaIII. TESTING FOR ADRENAL HEALTH What Tests Are Best? Fasting blood tests for cortisol and DHEA 24-Hour urine studies for cortisol and catecholamines Saliva tests for free cortisol and free DHEA How to Read Your Own Tests Standard and optimal levels in blood tests Urine study values Adrenal stress index in saliva testsIV. WHAT ISSUES COULD MASK OR CAUSE AN ADRENAL MISDIAGNOSIS? Anemiawww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
Program Outline / PAGE 3(Module 2 cont.) Hypothyroidism Chronic Infection Chronic Liver DiseaseIII. MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ADRENAL HORMONE DEFICIENCY Alcoholism Ischemic Heart Disease Hypoglycemia Rheumatoid Arthritis AsthmaIII. CLINICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fybromyalgia Immune Deficiency SyndromesModule 3: Adrenal Lifestyle FactorsI.WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF ADRENAL FATIGUE AND BURNOUT? -MODERN LIFESTYLEDISEASESII.REVIEW OF THE ADRENAL FATIGUE CONTINUUMIII. REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE Addison's and Cushing's Syndrome Syndrome X and Metabolic Disease Hypoglycemia PMS Rheumatoid Arthritis Other Autoimmune Conditions Like Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism CFS and CFIDSwww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
PAGE 4 / The Complete ADRENAL Health Program(Module 3 cont.) Fibromyalgia Depression and Anxiety Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Gulf War SyndromeIV. WHAT ARE THE MAJOR FACTORS IN ADRENAL HEALTH AND IMBALANCE? Stress Stimulants Caffeine (coffee, cacoa, green tea) Ginseng Mahuang (Ephedra) and ephedrine, pseudoephidrineV.VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES Vitamin C Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid, Co-Enzyme A L-TyrosineVI. WHAT ROLE DOES DIET PLAY IN ADRENAL HEALTH? High Refined Carbohydrate and Low Nutrient-Density Foods Sugar and AlcoholVII. MANAGING CORTISOL STARTS WITH BREAKFAST, TRANSITIONS FROM DINNER, ANDENDS WITH SLEEPVIII. EXERCISE - BE REGULAR AND GENTLE Restorative Yoga Tai Chi Walking - Do It Every Day Swimming - Pace Yourself Bicycling - LeisurelyIX. WHICH NATURAL THERAPIES BEST SUPPORT ADRENAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY? Acupuncturewww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
Program Outline / PAGE 5(Module 3 cont.) Massage and Body Work MeditationV.DAILY REGIMEN FOR ADRENAL RECOVERY Establish a Regular Schedule for Work, Rest, Eating, and Exercise Go to Bed Early and Get up Early Don't Oversleep, but Make Sure You Get the Last Two Hours of Restorative SleepEach Night; Get 7-9 Hours Every Night Eat a Hypoglycemic Diet of Frequent Small, High Protein Meals Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol. You Will Struggle Through Withdrawals for SeveralDays or Even Weeks. Avoid Stimulant Herbs and Decongestants Containing Ephedrine Modulate Your Work Routine Work in Your Garden or Take a Walk in the ParkModule 4: Wholistic Treatment for Restoring Adrenal Health andOptimizing HPA Axis BalanceI.WHAT ARE TEH MAIN PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW FOR RESTORING ADRENAL HEALTH? Have a Plan Make Lifestyle Adaptations Support Adrenal Health with Nutrients Shore Up DHEA and Pregnenolone Levels Take Herbal Adaptogens Consider Cortisol Replacement Therapy Give it TimeII.HAVE A PLAN Get a Sense of Where You Are on the Adrenal Fatigue Continuum Symptoms Questionnaireswww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
PAGE 6 / The Complete ADRENAL Health Program(Module 4 cont.) Medical Assessments Get Tested Blood tests – Fasting cortisol, DHEA, Pregnenolone, (Testosterone for women, and also considerAndrosteinidione and Aldosterone) Saliva - Adrenal stress index, 4 or 6 samples over 24 hours Evaluate the State of Your Condition Normal cortisol, normal DHEA, normal or low-normal pregnenolone Normal, high-normal, or high cortisol and low-normal DHEA Low levels of cortisol on one or more of the salivary tests with low DHEA and pregnenolone Make Lifestyle Adaptations Diet Rest and sleep Work Stress Exercise Acupuncture Take Foundational Support Supplements Vitamin C (as buffered ascorbic acid or ascorbyl palmitate) Vitamin B5 (as calcium pantothenate or Coenzyme A) L-Tyrosine B-complex or multivitamin and mineral (with co-factor nutrients) Electrolyte replacement (sodium, potassium, magnesium) Take an Adrenal Support Formula that Includes Adaptogenic Herbs Panax ginseng (Panax ginseng extract 250 mg standardized to contain 15% total ginsenosides) Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola rosea extract 100 mg standardized to contain 3% total rosavins andmin. 1% salidrosides) Eleutherococcus senticosus (Eleutherococcus senticosus extract 250 mg standardized to contain0.8% eleutheroside E & B) Schisandra chinensis (Schisandra chinensis extract 100 mg standardized to contain 9%Schisandrins) Rehmannia glutenosa (Rhemannia glutinosa 100 mg 7:1 extract) Schisandrins) Add Licorice Root if Aldosterone is Low (Glycyrrhiza glabra Standardized toContain 12% Glycyrrhizic Acid) – Up to 150 mgwww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
Program Outline / PAGE 7(Module 4 cont.) Try an Adrenal Glandular Extract (Adrenal Cortex 90 mg Freeze-Dried AdrenalTissue from New Zealand Bovine Source) Add a Multi-Glandular Formula or Hypothalamus Glandular if Pituitary andHypothalamic Function is Low Take pharmaceutical grade, micronized DHEA and pregnenolone DHEA 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 mg Pregnenolone 10, 30, 100, 200 mg Consider bio-identical cortisol (hydrocortisone) replacement 2.5 – 5.0 mg 2 to 4 times daily (According to Jefferies: approximately every eight hours, beforemeals, and the last dose at bedtime.) Keep the dosage at 10 mg daily, and never more than 20 mg total per daywww.AdrenalHealthProgram.com
CLINICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fybromyalgia Immune Deficiency Syndromes Module 3: Adrenal Lifestyle Factors I. WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF ADRENAL FATIGUE AND BURNOUT? -MODERN LIFESTYLE DISEASES II. REVIEW OF THE ADRENAL FATIGUE CONTINUUM III. REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH .
