The adrenal glands play an important role in the entire body. These small layered glands are located on top of the kidney. In fact, they are important for healthy kidney function and hormone production, especially stress hormones and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone).
The adrenal glands secrete several hormones, including steroids and adrenaline. These hormones improve metabolic rate, strengthen the immune system, and regulate blood pressure. They also help the body cope with stress, so problems with their release can lead to many health problems.
Adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue can lead to low levels of a number of hormones that can affect every part of your body. If left untreated, adrenal fatigue can lead to adrenal insufficiency.
Some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue include:
Hair loss
Bad sleep
Brittle nails and/or dry skin
Chronic physical and mental fatigue
Brain fog and memory loss
Body aches or chronic muscle pain
Anxiety and depression
Blurred vision
Heart beat
Hypoglycemia
Irritability
Sleep
Low blood pressure
Low sex drive
Muscle weakness
Thyroid problems
Uterine fibroids
Unexplained weight loss or gain
Here’s how to prepare the following natural homemade Brazilian walnut recipe to help support adrenal function.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup Brazil nuts
2/3 cup dried parsley leaves
4 spoons of pure natural honey
5 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
2 tablespoons of ginger root
1/3 cup raisins
Instructions:
You put the dried parsley leaves and Brazil nuts in a blender, then add the honey and coconut oil. raisins and ginger. Mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Drink two tablespoons of this homemade kidney booster before breakfast on an empty stomach.
You take this dose 2-3 times a week. By doing this, you will activate the adrenal glands and immediately see and feel the changes in your body.
Your sleep quality will improve, your hair will be healthier, your natural glow will be evident, and your nails won’t break at the slightest hint of damage. They will be healthy and very strong.
Additional tips to keep your kidneys healthy:
Avoid caffeine
Reduce or eliminate alcohol
Give up sweets
Stop using the microwave oven
Avoid hydrogenated oils (canola, corn, soybean oil).
Drink more water
Herbs and supplements
Ashwagandha: Used in Ayurvedic medicine, it helps manage stress and balance hormones and blood sugar. You can find it in health food stores or online in tea, tincture, or capsule form.
Holy Basil: This herb lowers cortisol levels, regulates corticosterone, and balances the adrenal glands. This herb protects your hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands.
Licorice root: It contains the triterpenoid saponin, a phytonutrient that regulates cortisol. Licorice can be taken in tea or capsule form to support the adrenal glands, regulate blood sugar, and balance hormones.
Fish Oil Supplements: The essential fatty acids in fish oil calm the central nervous system and inhibit adrenal gland activation caused by mental stress.
Magnesium: This calming mineral reduces cortisol production and is responsible for hundreds of bodily functions.
