
Are Your Adrenals Acting Up?
05/29/20 • 37 min
Lack of energy, blood sugar imbalances, low immunity are some of the symptoms of an Adrenal Gland acting up.
Dr. Yim talks about adrenals that are hyper or hypo, turned around and just plane tuckered out. The fall out of chronic stress is a taxed adrenal gland, Dr Yim gives practical and understandable information on how they get that way and what you can do to rebuild adrenals that have been overworked
The body has systems that work together, if one gets out of balance the whole body is impacted. Even the break down of wastes (metabolites) can be negatively impacted by tired out adrenals.
Steroid hormones start with cholesterol. Cortisol needs cholesterol. Naturopathic medicine likes getting to the cause and one of the tests Dr. Yim uses is new to the clinic.
CHI Test gives a comprehensive look at steroid and precursor production for a better more fine tuned program.
Salivary hormone test-taking samples at different times of day, either with saliva.
Include in program for rebuilding the adrenals:
Lifestyle
Meditation-Top Ten Meditation Techniques
Beth's Favourite-Seven Sighs
John's Favourite-Nature sound and mindfulness
Nutrients
IV Therapy-B Vitamins, 5, 6 and Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium
Ginseng-Adaptogen and Stimulating
Ashwaganda-used when overproducing cortisol, calms it down
Rhodiola-Adaptogen
Vitamins/Minerals
Pantothenic Acid - B5 need to add other B vitamins so balance isn't thrown off
B Complex
Zinc
Lack of energy, blood sugar imbalances, low immunity are some of the symptoms of an Adrenal Gland acting up.
Dr. Yim talks about adrenals that are hyper or hypo, turned around and just plane tuckered out. The fall out of chronic stress is a taxed adrenal gland, Dr Yim gives practical and understandable information on how they get that way and what you can do to rebuild adrenals that have been overworked
The body has systems that work together, if one gets out of balance the whole body is impacted. Even the break down of wastes (metabolites) can be negatively impacted by tired out adrenals.
Steroid hormones start with cholesterol. Cortisol needs cholesterol. Naturopathic medicine likes getting to the cause and one of the tests Dr. Yim uses is new to the clinic.
CHI Test gives a comprehensive look at steroid and precursor production for a better more fine tuned program.
Salivary hormone test-taking samples at different times of day, either with saliva.
Include in program for rebuilding the adrenals:
Lifestyle
Meditation-Top Ten Meditation Techniques
Beth's Favourite-Seven Sighs
John's Favourite-Nature sound and mindfulness
Nutrients
IV Therapy-B Vitamins, 5, 6 and Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium
Ginseng-Adaptogen and Stimulating
Ashwaganda-used when overproducing cortisol, calms it down
Rhodiola-Adaptogen
Vitamins/Minerals
Pantothenic Acid - B5 need to add other B vitamins so balance isn't thrown off
B Complex
Zinc
Previous Episode

Let's Have the Healthy Hormone Talk!
Dr Yim introduces the importance of hormones to overall health. He also talks about what happens when hormones get out of balance and why!
Hormone Groups Discussed
- Reproductive
- Adrenal
- Thyroid
- Blood Sugar
Why do they get out of balance? Dr. Yim focuses on three potential areas:
- Toxicity
- xenoestrogens
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- don't forget to listen to the podcast on Magnesium!
- Stress
Tests Mentioned
TSH
Free T3
Free T4
CHI Test-if you are interested in learning more about this test or if you would like to get started on a program to ensure optimal hormone health, give our office a call to arrange an appointment at 250-585-2150
Picture shows John and I picking up garbage at the beach, including estrogen disrupting plastics!!!
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It's not just about the ABC's anymore, you've also got the A,C,D and Z's!
Heading back to school in 2020 is not the same as it has been in the past. Not only do we have COVID to consider but also an uptick in the frequency of colds and flus.
Dr. Yim shares some insight about using Vitamins A,C,D and the mineral Zinc for supporting and optimizing immunity.
For proper dosage for your needs, please see your naturopathic physician.
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