Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
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adrenal glands
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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There are so many people that deal with chronic stress on a regular basis that can lead to what we have actually coined as being “tired and wired” all at the same time. The long term implications for this can be very challenging. Today I want to talk about being tired and wired. I want to discuss the root cause of that and what we can do to try to mitigate those causes.†
Being tired and wired means that someone has no energy, but they also do not have the capacity to fully unwind. This can be problematic because it can lower the immune system, cause loss of focus and create an inability to carry out daily tasks. This is a big issue for so many people.†
When people continually deal with this issue, we have to look at cortisol and what’s going on within the adrenal glands. We have to look at the HPA axis, which accounts for the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal glands. If one section of the HPA axis is not working right, that can start to impact other aspects.†
Cortisol, which is our primary stress hormone, and DHEA play an important role in our body’s ability to manage stress. We can look at these two different levels and draw some connections. Oftentimes, when people have high cortisol levels, this can start to push DHEA levels down. We need to have DHEA to maintain and support our immune system. We also recognize that when people have elevated cortisol levels, this can start to impact insulin levels. All of these different hormones start to have this negative effect on each other. We can look at how the adrenal glands can affect your thyroid, which can impact your metabolic rate.†
If you’re having a hard time managing stress levels, you may need to find ways to cope and decompress. You can incorporate things like meditation or yoga.†
When we look at things to support the adrenal glands as well as sleep, we can also look at nutrients such as melatonin, Vitamin D and calcium.†
We can also support our adrenal glands by adding in adrenal adaptogenic herbs. This includes things such as ashwagandha and rhodiola, for example. These nutrients can help to mitigate the negative impact of what cortisol is doing to our body. We have a formulation called Adrenoserine, which is an amazing blend of nutrients to support stressed out adrenal glands.†
Getting regular exercise can help boost energy levels, even when it feels like you’re too tired. It gets oxygen and blood flowing out to the tissues. We have to get onto a regular sleep pattern. Having good sleep hygiene is very important. This includes being in a dark room and not having your electronic devices running because they emit blue light. All of these different things matter.†
BLUE LIGHT LASTING DAMAGE IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 307. Listen Now>>
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the meaning behind the term “tired and wired.” She details what might cause this issue, what might help and how the adrenal glands are involved.†
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Many women going through menopause experience hot flashes more frequently throughout the summer. Learn about nutrients that can help from Amanda Williams, MPH.
The body relies on cellular energy to function properly, but there are many factors that may prevent this. The good news is that there are powerful nutrients such as ribose that can help promote energy production within the body.
magnesium
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Magnesium is a very important mineral that does wonderful things for our health. We cannot function without this nutrient, as it’s involved with hundreds of biochemical reactions that really dictate your health.†
Magnesium is important for sleep because it is difficult to release melatonin at night without it. Because of this, it can also affect bone building, immune system function and more.†
This mineral is also needed for daytime energy. When you eat food and inhale oxygen, you try to make a compound called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This compound releases a phosphate group that is responsible for your energy. This energy is needed for seeing, thinking, breathing, walking and more. 90% of that energy is connected with magnesium.†
ATP: THE ENERGY ATM MACHINE OF THE BODY – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 255. Listen Now>>
Magnesium is also involved with balancing the blood sugar. The pancreas cannot effectively release insulin if you lack magnesium, making this mineral very important for diabetics. Unfortunately, diabetics lose this nutrient in their urine.†
A report just came out of various academic institutions in Spain that looked at nutrient deficiencies that may jeopardize the health of female athletes. It was published in the Latin American Archives of Nutrition. They did a meta-analysis of a whole bunch of human clinical trials on female athletes spanning from 2012 to 2020. They found that there are specific problems that are common among elite female athletes. These issues have been dubbed the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome, which includes low energy levels, bone loss and missed periods.†
The study found that female athletes need higher levels of particular nutrients, including iron, Vitamin D, calcium, Vitamin B12 and magnesium. Of these nutrients, magnesium appears to be the most cause for concern, as this nutrient most often prevents deficits. It is especially important for athletes because it is needed for physical and mental energy, sleep, bone health and more.†
WHY VITAMIN D IS ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 285. Listen Now>>
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. details various studies indicating the importance of the mineral magnesium. He explains many of the roles this nutrient plays in the body and discusses other body systems that may be at risk if levels of magnesium are low.†
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