Table of Contents
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Adrenal Fatigue 5
Chapter 1: Facing Adrenal Fatigue 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Basics of Adrenal Gland Function 13
Chapter 3: Defining Adrenal Fatigue 23
Chapter 4: Recognizing the Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue 33
Chapter 5: Testing for Adrenal Fatigue 49
Part II: Getting a Handle on Potential Trigger Factors 69
Chapter 6: The Effects of Stressing Out and Sleeping Less 71
Chapter 7: The Contributions of Inflammation and Acidosis to Adrenal Fatigue 81
Chapter 8: Nutrition’s Role in Adrenal Fatigue 97
Part III: Treating Adrenal Fatigue 117
Chapter 9: Finding and Working with a Good Practitioner 119
Chapter 10: Using Medications and Hormone Supplementation 127
Chapter 11: Assessing Natural Treatments 139
Chapter 12: Exercising and Eating the Right Way 167
Chapter 13: Managing Adrenal Fatigue on the Work Front 185
Part IV: Trying Sensational Recipes to Battle Adrenal Fatigue 201
Chapter 14: Beginning with Energizing Breakfasts 203
Chapter 15: Enjoying Fuel-Filled Lunches 217
Chapter 16: Tuning In to Dinnertime 231
Chapter 17: Savoring a Snack or Something Sweet 245
Part V: The Part of Tens 261
Chapter 18: More Than Ten Ways to Help Beat Depression in Adrenal Fatigue 263
Chapter 19:More Than Ten Supplements for Your Immune System 273
Chapter 20: Maximizing the Function of Ten Important Organs and Systems 283
Index 295