Restoring Adrenal Health with David Wolfe

This adaptogenic tea provides many of the main nutrients required for rebuilding the adrenals and maintaining optimal adrenal health. Stevia is used in this recipe as a sweetener because it is best to avoid sugar to help rebuild these very important glands.

If stress becomes chronic and long-term, our circadian rhythms become disturbed and our natural stress-reducing nervous system biofeedback loops become degraded; as a result, we experience adrenal fatigue. This adaptogenic tea is great to help de-stress the nervous system, kidneys, and adrenals, as well as to help soothe an overactive fight-or-flight response.

It is recommended that people with adrenal issues eat more frequently, making small meals that contain foods rich in protein, fat, and carbohydrates in the same meal. This blended smoothie contains those macronutrients, as well as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and adaptogenic compounds in order to improve homeostasis.

When continuous blood sugar spikes set the adrenals off, the glands begin to tire. Then adrenal fatigue sets in, and the adrenals will respond more slowly. This tonic is designed to help keep blood sugar at a healthy level, and to help avoid the blood glucose ups and downs associated with adrenal challenges.

In tonic herbalism, the kidneys are considered to be the body’s battery packs. They need to be supported in order to sustain healthy adrenals. If you have kidney stones, it is recommended that you drink a significant amount of liquid to help flush the stones out. These herbs and ingredients can help make the process more comfortable.

When adrenals are weak, sleep becomes even more important to recharge the body’s batteries. Unfortunately, many people with adrenal issues also have problems sleeping well. Chronic insomnia can lead to immune system weaknesses and can cause (or worsen) growth hormone deficiency and adrenal fatigue, contributing to premature aging.