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British Work Stress – 65% higher risk of Heart Attack

LONDON (Reuters) – Work really can kill you, according to a study providing the strongest evidence yet of how on-the-job stress raises the risk of heart disease by disrupting the body’s internal systems. Read post and commentary by Dr. Eric … Continue reading

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Stress, the Workplace, and Adrenal Fatigue 2

A meta-study on the cost of stress to business revealed that 75 to 80% of the stress in a person’s life is work related. Much of the stress at work is actually unnecessary and can be eliminated or minimized. Many … Continue reading

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Cumulative Stress Load and Adrenal Fatigue

Your body is designed to handle a certain amount of stress. In fact, a low level of stress appears to strengthen it and help keep it in good repair. However, when the total amount of stress is greater than your … Continue reading

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Cortisol and Adrenal Function

The hormones secreted by your adrenals influence all the major physiological processes in your body. They closely affect the utilization of carbohydrates and fats, the conversion of fats and proteins into energy, the distribution of stored fat (especially around your … Continue reading

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Frustration and Discouragement in Adrenal Fatigue

Frustration and discouragement are experienced intimately by most people suffering from adrenal fatigue. When you start on the road to recovery and have a setback, you may become discouraged and frustrated. Do not give up!  Even when things are not … Continue reading

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Eating with Adrenal Fatigue

If you are experiencing adrenal fatigue, you will probably notice that you do best if you combine some protein (meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seed, legumes, etc.), complex carbohydrates (whole grains, root vegetables, etc.) and a small amount of healthy … Continue reading

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The Price of Stress

If you’re like many North American adults, you may have noticed that it’s harder to get up and keep going than it used to be. Caffeine is almost as essential as air to modern life. Perhaps you’ve even found yourself … Continue reading

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