If you have any of the following conditions, then you are a candidate for this ever-increasing condition. Here are the symptoms:
Lack of vitality and energy
Muscle and joint pains (who would have thought?)
Sleep disturbances
Low sex drive
Low body temperature
Osteoporosis
Migraines
Poor memory
Low blood pressure
Alcohol intolerance
The stress glands are known as the adrenals and are located above the kidneys. They contain the highest amoung of Vitamin C per gram in the body – each weighing 3 to 5 grams. (This is why Time C is so vital to the health of your adrenals. You want a time-released formula to constantly nourish these glands throughout the day.)
The outer part of the gland is known as the cortex which secretes the adrenal steroids known as cortisol (a fat promoting hormone), DHEA, and aldosterone – which are known as the adrenal stress hormones.
People who have a hard time getting up in the morning and who suffer from energy burnout mid-morning and mid-afternoon more than likely have abnormal adrenal rhythms.
Since the adrenals regulate how well we build bone, if the evening cortisol is elevated and the morning cortisol is too low, the bones do not rebuild sufficiently and osteoporosis can result.
Tissue healing can also be compromised when the adrenals are not properly functioning so muscle and joint injury as well as chronic pain can be unfortunate results.
The immune system follows the cortisol cycle, so if this cycle is disrupted with “highs” and “lows” due to energy “slumps” or “excessive stress,” then the immune system is adversely affected. Long and short term stress suppresses the immune response on the surfaces of the body – especially in the GI tract, lungs, throat, and urinary tract. Resistance to infection is reduced and allergic responses can increase.
Your body’s ability to enter REM sleep cycles is also interrupted by cortisol surges in the early morning hours. Chronic lack of REM sleep reduces mental vitality and can trigger depression.
Finally, the level of cortisol controls thyroid function and may be the underlying reason why you can’t lose weight, why you are always tired and why your body temperature is chronically low…
Sooooo…..besides the right diet (and you have that spelled out to you in Fat Flush, Fast Track, Gut Flush…and dozens of other books on this site)….and the elimination of sugar, coffee, and other stimulants, your best friend to lose weight and feel great is the Adrenal Formula which contains all the necessary ingredients to feed your adrenals, support the thyroid and prevent against cortisol peaks and valleys. The Adrenal Formula can balance blood pressure fairly rapidly.
Several of my personal clients have seen dramatic results, going from a 85/60 blood pressure to 110/80 — almost normal in about four days.
If you push yourself, are out of balance, can’t seem to “get on track” these days, then The Adrenal Formula (which I have used for close to two decades) will soon become your best friend.
It is powerful.
So…you may wish to begin slowly….Take one at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m…..Then work your way up to 2, 2, and 2 at those adrenal hours.
In closing, “To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” AND, take care of your adrenals 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
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