Use the links below to browse our complete library of articles on adrenal health.

Adrenal health in women, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. This article introduces the adrenal glands and the describes effects of adrenal hormones, particularly cortisol, when we’re under stress, with links to other articles in this section.

What is "adrenal fatigue"? The term “adrenal fatigue” is the subject of controversy. Women to Women explains what adrenal fatigue really is and why it’s controversial.

Adrenal imbalance — the effect of stress and high cortisol, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Every woman who comes to our clinic with fatigue, insomnia, weight gain or depression is tested for adrenal function. In almost every case, those tests show dysregulated cortisol levels and adrenal dysfunction. Learn more about this little-known problem and what you can do about it.

Could stress be affecting your thyroid? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP Chronic stress has a profound impact on thyroid function. Learn more from Women to Women about how adrenal imbalance can lead to hypothyroidism.

Eating to support your adrenal glands, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. When women have adrenal imbalance, sometimes a change in what, when, and how they eat can really help in restoring normal adrenal gland function. Women to Women offers guidance on how to support adrenal gland health naturally with simple healthy eating habits.

Natural treatments for adrenal imbalance, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Learn about natural ways to restore energy and decrease fatigue using herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Solving stress-induced sleeplessness naturally, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. If stress and tension keep you awake at night, Women to Women offers solutions for your stress-related insomnia.

Nature’s sleeping aids — a dream come true, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Do you frequently reach for Tylenol PM pills to help you sleep? Here are some natural sleep aids to consider as an alternative.

Is stress making you fat? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Women often notice weight gain when they go through a period of stress. And when chronic stress hits, it can be very difficult to lose this weight. Women to Women explains the connection between weight gain and adrenal health and offers hints for reducing stress and losing weight.

Frequently asked questions about adrenal health. At Women to Women, we’ve been addressing the underlying causes of women’s adrenal symptoms for many years. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about "adrenal fatigue."

Is stress affecting your memory? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. If you find yourself forgetting simple things regularly, don’t panic — it’s probably not early onset dementia! More likely, stress is interfering with brain function. It’s common in women, and it’s also easily remedied. Find out how.

Are You Tired & Wired? Why I wrote this book on adrenal dysfunction, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. After years of helping thousands of women heal their symptoms of subclinical adrenal dysfunction, Women to Women’s Marcelle Pick, NP, has written a book that offers women her secrets and tips for healthy adrenal function.

Adrenal extremes — could you be on your way to Cushing’s or Addison’s disease? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Conventional medicine recognizes two forms of adrenal dysfunction, Cushing’s syndrome and Addison’s disease, but women may have symptoms even without when they have “normal” adrenal function test results. Learn more from Women to Women.

Is adrenal imbalance keeping you from sleep at night? By Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Insomnia in women can sometimes be related to adrenal imbalance. Learn more about how adrenal imbalance causes sleeplessness from Women to Women.

Caffeine and your adrenals — could they be paying dearly? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Women with adrenal imbalance may find caffeine exacerbates their symptoms. Learn more about caffeine’s effects on the adrenal glands.

DHEA — fueling your hormonal balance, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Low DHEA is a common problem among women suffering from adrenal imbalance and exhaustion. But there are risks associated with DHEA supplements. Learn what DHEA is, how it supports your hormonal balance, and what you can do to increase your DHEA levels naturally.

Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue, Chronic stress and adrenal fatigue can cause specific symptoms in women. Learn more about the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and related conditions.

Are stress, worry and anxiety signs of adrenal imbalance? by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Some women are just "born worriers" — and this may result from underlying imbalances in stress hormones. Women to Women explains how you become "wired to worry" and what you can do about it.

Adrenal Health Videos, watch and listen to Marcelle Pick, OBGYN NP, discuss how to overcome adrenal dysfunction and learn what motivated her to write her latest book on the topic.

 

Last Date Modified: 05/10/2011