The last few weeks, we’ve been hearing the same exact word from our patients: STRESS.

Stressed because of Christmas gifts.
Stressed because of money.
Stressed because of health.
Stressed because of scheduling.
Stressed because of family dynamics.
Stressed because of work.

Christmastime is full of fun and exciting things, but even GOOD things can stress our minds and bodies! Your body reacts the same to physical, mental and emotional stress. So when your uncle and niece exchange words about politics at the dinner table, your body is losing vitamins, minerals, and energy in order to compensate for the stress. Everything is connected! Just think about the way your posture changes in those moments of mental or emotional stress- your back caves and shoulders bunch up. Your pulse rate heightens and your palms get sweaty. That is your BODY responding to emotional stress!

So if you need extra support this month, we want to share a few of our favorite adrenal supplements. These supplements will help your body recover from stress by feeding you with healthy vitamins and minerals! But first, let’s talk about why it is important to support our adrenal glands.

Your adrenal glands help your body respond to stress. The adrenals are like oil and gasoline for a car. The thyroid, another vital part of your body when it comes to stress, is like the engine. Historically, doctors have focused on supporting the thyroid when patients reported anxiety, depression and unexplainable weight gain. Unfortunately the adrenal glands didn’t get any attention until recently, when the idea of “adrenal fatigue” came into existence. Although adrenal fatigue is a hot topic in the medical community, our office has seen amazing changes in a person’s health and well-being once we started supporting the adrenal glands! We believe in supporting your adrenal glands with a nutrient-dense diet, a healthy exercise routine, and trustworthy supplements!

If you want a bit of support but don’t have time to get in for an appointment with us, here are three of our favorite supplements that target the adrenal glands!

1. Drenamin from Standard Process. We like to think of this as food and fuel for the adrenal glands. This is a great maintenance supplement to take if you don’t FEEL particularly stressed, but know the holidays might require a bit more from you both mentally and physically.

2. Adrenal Support from Nature’s Sunshine. This is a higher powered supplement and concentrated in B vitamins. B vitamins work to balance our bodies on a brain and hormonal level. They also aid in balancing blood sugar levels, which is directly connected to your nervous system!

3. Adrenal Desiccated from Standard Process. This supplement is meant to be used in situations of extreme stress or anxiety. It stimulates your adrenal glands (think of jumper cables) in a healthy way, and helps them get back up and running again.

We are bombarded by stress, now more than ever, from work to traffic to social media to the news. It’s SO important to take care of our bodies and minds, and the adrenal glands might be a good place for you to start! We hope you are able to be present and enjoy this season, resting instead of stressing!