Our bodies are designed to handle short bursts of stress, not long term low or high levels stress. Lower stress: I know this is easier said than done, but this is foundational to good health and longevity.Some common recommendations to help support Kidney and adrenal health include: Far too commonly in the modern world we see people burning the candle at both ends and depleting themselves over time.Ĭo-incidentally, a lot of the things us Chinese medicine practitioners would recommend to help support the Kidney organ system, also help to support the adrenal glands. We need to strive for that ultimate balance between the two. Overwork: too much yang “doing” time and not enough Yin rest time.Chronic illness: long standing illnesses will often over time deplete the Kidney organ.An excess of these emotions can drain the Kidney organ system Emotional strain: the emotion associated with the Kidney system is fear, anxiety and shock.Some common factors from a Chinese medicine perspective that can drain the Kidneys/adrenals include: Other signs/symptoms that our Kidney organ system and/or adrenals are out of balance can This almost exactly replicates the same scenario with the adrenal glands, if we are producing too much cortisol for extended periods of time, we see signs of early aging and cellular damage. In a nourished and supported Kidney system we won’t see premature signs of aging, if the Kidneys are taxed or depleted, we may see early greying of hair, early onset of fine lines and wrinkles, lower energy & vitality, and more susceptibility to illness. Taking care of our Kidney organ system helps to support these various aspects of life, whereas taxing our Kidney organ system can take a toll on these areas.Ī common example being the Kidney systems influence over aging. Through the TCM lens, the Kidneys control growth, development, reproduction and aging. In Chinese medicine, a lot of these functions are attributed to the Kidney organ system. The functions of the adrenal glands have influence over the regulation of inflammation, blood sugar, the immune system, blood pressure, metabolism and the reproductive system. The adrenal glands produce hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, aldosterone, DHEA, and small amounts of testosterone and progesterone. They are strongly connected to our nervous system and play a big role in the activation of one branch of our nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system, more commonly known as our ‘fight or flight’ response. The adrenals are two small glands that sit on top of each kidney.
“A lot of us have heard about our adrenal glands, but what do they actually do?
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