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Bad marriage raises stress levels for men and women

Your relationship could be literally killing you, and it may be more important to fix a bad marriage than fix a time with your doctor for that next check-up.
A recent study has shown that  men and women who are in bad marriages take that stress to work with them, thereby increasing their risk of developing [...]

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Why did Dr. Wilson Create Adrenal Fatigue Products?

 By Dr. James L. Wilson
I am often asked why I formulated dietary supplements for adrenal fatigue. During my practice, the idea had been on my mind for a number of years. I saw early in my clinical work that most people suffering from adrenal fatigue need more than just lifestyle changes and alterations in their [...]

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Morning Cortisol Levels

 
Medical professionals would do well to look at their fatigued patients in terms of their morning cortisol levels. By allowing their patient’s adrenal glands to function at optimal levels, cortisol levels become normalised, allowing their bodies to more effectively regulate blood sugar levels optimising not only energy production, but optimising health and wellness in general. [...]

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Sleep Disruptions can be Adrenal Fatigue

One major thing I have gained from Dr. Wilson’s vast understanding of the role of hypopthalmic - pituitary - and adrenal function (the HPA axis) is that an excellent night’s sleep is very much the result of a balanced HPA axis. If you suffer from a cortisol imbalance, you will not only have energy disturbances, [...]

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Anti-Depressant Drugs NO Better Than Placebo

 It appears that the antidepressant drug you may be taking is no more effective than taking a sugar pill. A recent "meta-analysis" (a big study which looks at lots of smaller studies) has revealed exactly this. Just recently, six separate studies were combined into one to look into the effectiveness of antidepressants, and the results have shown [...]

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Stressed during the Christmas Holidays?

The Christmas decorations are going up. Everyone is talking about presents and what they will be doing for the holidays. It’s that time of the year again. Christmas and holiday times are traditionally about having fun and spending time with your loved ones, but with this comes many pressures and STRESS! What presents are you [...]

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NZ Study: Rising Rates of Depression and Work Stress

 

In the United States and the European Union, 30–40% of workers are exposed to work stress, and these rates appear to have increased since the 1990s (National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, 1999; European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, 2005). Stressful work conditions predict poor mental health and there is [...]

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