What are adrenal glands and where are they located?

Your adrenal glands play a very important role in maintaining your health. They are incredibly small, about the size and weight of a coin. They are located above your kidneys, just below the muscle tissue of your lower back.

What do adrenal glands do?

Our adrenal glands are responsible for many things that assist in regulating our body and hormones, including thyroid and reproductive hormones. They are also responsible for managing stress, the amount of inflammation in our body, our immune system, our blood sugar levels and the electrolytes in our blood. They influence all the physiological functions processes of the body and help stave off physical fatigue.

Signs your adrenal health is bad
When there is something wrong with our body, it will start to signal us that something needs to be addressed. Here is how your adrenal glands will signal you that something is wrong.

1. Your blood sugar level will either drop or spike suddenly.
2. Your hormones will be all over the place. One moment you are happy and the other moment you will find yourself crying over something that does not even bother you that much.
3. You get sick more often because your immune system will not function properly without healthy adrenal glands.
4. You will be stressed and it will be hard for you to manage your stress levels.
5. Your sex drive will decrease.
6. It will be hard for you to complete your daily tasks because those tasks will require a lot more effort than usual.
7. You will find it hard to keep yourself awake even if you know that you need to sacrifice sleep for a very important task.
8. You will constantly crave food, mostly salty and savory foods, and it will be hard you satisfy your cravings. You will find yourself craving them more even if you have just eaten something.
9. Your body will take longer to heal properly.
10.  You will fail to find happiness or excitement in tasks and hobbies that you enjoyed before.
11. You may find yourself skipping meals.

How to improve your adrenal health

If you suspect your adrenal glands may need some care and attention, try some of the following tips.

1. Get your sleep schedule in sync:

Make sure that you get quality sleep for 9 to 10 hours. Sleep and wake up at the same times to get your body in a rhythm. It needs to follow a routine to start to heal.

    2.Daily exercise:
Set aside at least 30 minutes a day for exercise, no matter how busy or tired you may be.

    3.Add these to your diet:
To improve your adrenal health, add proteins, healthy carbs, zinc, calcium, and  amins (especially C and D) to your diet. Also increase foods like coconuts, avocados, olives, chia seeds, bone broth, nuts, vegetables and fish, but make sure you do all of this in moderation.

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Yours in health and wellness,
Theresa

    Or do you believe that as we get older, our quality of life needs to go downhill?  


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I am passionate about this 

 I am going to share with you a step-by-step process for changing your life in the next few blogs......stay tuned.  
 
 Food plays an essential role in everybody’s life.  It feeds body cells so your organs can work properly. Food and exercise are also critical factors in the process of aging. They can either accelerate it or delay it. If your objective in life is to live a quality life for a long span of time, then you need to know what to eat and the right exercises.
 
I have been so inspired by my clients and my own journey to turn back time. I feel passionate about my health and self-care. I want to share this love and passion with you too.
 
Close your eyes and imagine: 

         Jumping out of bed in the morning without hitting the snooze button
         Maintaining your energy and enthusiasm throughout the day, so you’re not even tempted to hit 
             Starbucks or the vending machine
         Finding yourself smiling and having deep belly laughs, thanks to more balanced moods
         Having clear, radiant skin, leading people to wonder what you’ve done to look younger

Let's start with food.  There are a few helpful foods in the previous blog, but here are a few more

What to eat to slow down the process of aging: 

• Berries

Berries, especially strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, contain high levels of flavonoids, a powerful kind of antioxidant that helps the body combat health-damaging free radicals that cause cancer and premature aging.  These also support memory functions that are likely to diminish as you increase in age.
  

• Cruciferous Vegetables

Eating veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, watercress, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and radishes provides you additional security from toxins and other foreign bodies that accelerate aging and weaken your immune system, causing a variety of diseases.

• Spinach

This is another essential vegetable to eat daily. This is abundant in Vitamin K, which is important in blood clotting and rebuilding bone density.
 
         Tomato
Tomatoes are abundant in lycopene, an antioxidant that produces the red color in vegetables and fruits and helps protect your skin from cancer and sun damage.
 
         Avocado
​Avocados are good for your heart because their healthy fats help lower the level of bad cholesterol. They also contain Vitamin E, making them a perfect food for healthy skin.

• Watermelon

Watermelon with the seeds is loaded with nutrients like Vitamins A, B, C and E; good fats; zinc; and selenium. These essential nutrients come into play to secure your skin and your body from rapid aging.

It would be my honor to work with you. Feel free to set up a strategy session and let’s talk about your health and wellness goals.
If you would like to learn more about

Theresa
 
 

 

Is aging of concern to you?

What is your biggest concern about aging?

Lack of energy?
Pain?
Stiffness?
Wrinkles?
Cancer?
Forgetfulness?
Something else?

Best Foods for Anti-Aging.......These of course, are just a few. 

Early aging has a lot to do with your diet and your lifestyle. Our body is like a machine—good input leads to good output. What you ingest and put in your body has a huge impact on your biological system and your long-term health. A natural lifestyle does not have instant effects, but the long-term benefits are invaluable. Staying active and eating a nutrient-packed balanced diet can help slow the aging process and even prevent numerous diseases. Here are a few foods that can help you live a long and healthy life with great skin and a great body.

1.Olive Oil
Olive oil has many anti-aging benefits. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil are can have a huge impact on the prevention or delay of heart disease and cancer. Olive oil also has polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids and the protein, minerals, and vitamins you need for healthy skin and hair. It has vitamins B and D to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and oleic acid and polyphenols to help smooth skin.
 
2.Pomegranate
Packed with vitamin C, pomegranates are great for softening skin and guarding it against sun damage. The juice in pomegranate seeds contains punicalagin and ellagic acid, which is a polyphenol compound that combats damage from free radicals. Punicalagin is a super nutrient that improves your body’s ability to preserve collagen, a subdermal connective tissue that makes skin look smooth and plump.
 
3.Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in calcium, which plays a huge role in staving off osteoporosis, and contains good bacteria that help in the maintenance of gut health. Yogurt contains live bacterial cultures, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, that fight the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and help restore balance in the intestine. These probiotics result in better health and can help prevent age-related illnesses.  
 
4.Blueberries
Blueberries contain more antioxidants than almost any other food. These give your skin an extra defense against skin-damaging free radicals that result from exposure to sun, over-exercise, and even emotional stress. Half a cup of blueberries every day can help in the prevention of the cell-structure damage that can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. Anthocyanin is also found in blueberries and functions just like an anti-inflammatory and can help maintain healthy brain function.
 
5.Fish
Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which helps prevent cholesterol buildup in the arteries and provides protection against abnormal heart rhythms. Fish oil and fish proteins are used in the beauty industry worldwide. They promote healthy looking skin and the omegas found in fish are essential for regulating blood clotting, body temperature, body pressure and the immune system.
 
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Yours in health and wellness,

Theresa