ADRENAL TONIC

The adrenals are small glands located on the top of the kidneys. Some of the jobs performed by the adrenal glands include production of natural steroids, and other hormones including epinephrine (adrenaline), progesterone, estrogens, and testosterone. The adrenal glands also have effects on energy levels, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar regulation, and the immune system.

When the adrenals are weakened problems; such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, postural hypotension (Lowering of blood pressure upon moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. This results in a temporary "dizzy spell"), weakened immune response, and lack of energy.

Stress is a prime enemy of the adrenal glands. When we are under stress, our adrenals produce hormones to combat the stress. Though if the adrenals are overworked in this manner, the adrenals can become exhausted. This may help explain why asthma attacks often accompany stressful periods. The adrenals would normally produce epinephrine and cortisone to prevent the asthma, but in a weakened state it cannot perform this function.

The use of steroids will also inhibit adrenal function. Examples here are asthma inhalers, which often contain steroids. These steroids are a substitute for adrenal steroids. Though the levels entering the blood can be thousands of times higher than what the adrenals would produce naturally. When this happens, the brain is tricked into believing that the adrenals are overactive. The brain then causes the adrenals to atrophy (shrink) to compensate for the excessive steroid levels. The final result is an increase in the need for an inhaler because the adrenals have atrophied, and cannot produce these hormones anymore.

Stimulants can also weaken the adrenals. Common stimulants that damage the adrenals include caffeine and it's relatives (coffee, tea, chocolate, guarana, kola nut, "keep awake" pills and aspirin compounds), ephedrine and pseudoephedrine (cold and flu medications, antihistamines, "keep awake" pills and ephedra), and amphetamines (weight loss products; herbal and pharmaceutical, some illegal drugs, "keep awake" pills and ephedra; also known as ma huang).

Herbalists have long used herbs, known as adaptogenics, to nourish and support the adrenals. The word is believed to be derived from their ability to help you adapt to stress. ADRENAL TONIC is designed with adaptogenic herbs, as well as nutrient herbs to support the adrenals.

Ingredients: SIBERIAN GINSENG (adaptogenic), SCHISANDRA BERRIES (adaptogenic), LICORICE ROOT (adaptogenic), ASTRAGALUS (adaptogenic), AMLA (provides vitamin C for proper adrenal function), BEE POLLEN (provides pantothenic acid for proper adrenal function), KELP (provides nutrients for proper adrenal function)

Recommended use: 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon in water 3 times daily, 20 minutes before meals.

Note: The herbal claims being made are based on historical uses and scientific research from outside the U.S.A. They have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a guide for the diagnosis or treatment of any disease.