Adrenal Health

Adrenal medulla is responsible for production of catecholamines, mainly epinephrine and nor-epinephrine. Catecholamines are physiologically important as they contribute to the sympathetic nervous system.  Excessive production of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine leads to pheochromocytoma, which can manifest clinically as severe hypertension, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, flushing, headaches and even anxiety. This article shows that successful removal of the cause of pheochromocytoma reverses abnormal thickening of carotid arteries and heart muscles; adding value to good longer-term prognosis.…

Cortisol, produced by adrenal glands, is central to human physiology. It helps maintain proper blood pressure, glucose metabolism and electrolyte homeostasis, among other processes. Its direct involvement is also seen in the fight or flight response. However when abnormally high, it can lead to detrimental health issues, best summarized in Cushing’s syndrome. Although Cushing’s syndrome is rare, subtle cortisol elevations are not. Recent research indicates that slight to moderate rise in cortisol could also lead…