The adrenal glands are our body’s stress coping organs. They are 2 walnut-sized glands that sit like a hat on top of each kidney. They may be small but they have several important jobs – secreting cortisol on a diurnal rhythm to provide our circadian rhythm reabsorbing sodium to maintain an adequate electrolyte balance
They work with the thyroid gland they are key in providing our reserve.
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The adrenals are two walnut-sized glands that sit like little hats on top of both kidneys. Our energy, stamina, immunity and even sex drive depends…
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The thyroid is one of the most important glands in our body. It controls the way we metabolize food, use energy, lose and gain weight,…
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