Just got this from Chris Kresser - who despite all his work and knowledge has been dealing with health issues on and off for quite a while.
Haven't checked it out but thought I would pass it on..
Haven't checked it out but thought I would pass it on..
Hi everyone,
I’ve been seeing patients with complex health problems for almost 8 years, and as many of you know, I struggled with chronic illness myself for over a decade before that.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over that time, it’s this: it is impossible to recover your health (or achieve any health-related goal) without addressing HPA axis dysfunction. Period.
But what is HPA axis dysfunction (what some call ‘adrenal fatigue’)?
As I explain in a recent webinar I did with my staff RDs, Laura Schoenfeld and Kelsey Marksteiner, it goes far beyond “stress” or “adrenal fatigue”. HPA axis dysfunction affects nearly every cell and tissue in the body, and is associated with everything from skin conditions to digestive problems to hormone imbalance to depression.
Here’s the thing: HPA axis dysfunction could be a major cause of your symptoms even if you don’t feel stressed out.
That’s because common problems like inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, and circadian disruption (not getting enough sleep, exposure to artificial light at night, not enough natural light exposure during the day) can throw your HPA axis out of whack and wreak havoc on your health.
Ignoring HPA-D is the single biggest mistake both patients and clinicians make when trying to overcome chronic illness. Don’t let this happen to you! If you missed the webinar I did with Laura & Kelsey, you can access the free replay here.
We discuss causes and solutions for HPA-D in detail. We also talk about Laura & Kelsey’s fantastic Paleo Rehab program, which has helped hundreds of people to regain their energy, vitality, and well-being.
The Paleo Rehab program is designed to help you implement the diet and lifestyle customizations we use with patients who have HPA-D—along with tools for overcoming the stress that is causing it to begin with.
The replay is free only until end of day Tuesday 3/22, so don’t wait. Once you understand how important the HPA axis is to health, I think you’ll see why I believe so strongly that it’s the “elephant in the room” for so many people.
Take a few minutes now to watch it.
In Health,
Chris Kresser
I’ve been seeing patients with complex health problems for almost 8 years, and as many of you know, I struggled with chronic illness myself for over a decade before that.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over that time, it’s this: it is impossible to recover your health (or achieve any health-related goal) without addressing HPA axis dysfunction. Period.
But what is HPA axis dysfunction (what some call ‘adrenal fatigue’)?
As I explain in a recent webinar I did with my staff RDs, Laura Schoenfeld and Kelsey Marksteiner, it goes far beyond “stress” or “adrenal fatigue”. HPA axis dysfunction affects nearly every cell and tissue in the body, and is associated with everything from skin conditions to digestive problems to hormone imbalance to depression.
Here’s the thing: HPA axis dysfunction could be a major cause of your symptoms even if you don’t feel stressed out.
That’s because common problems like inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, and circadian disruption (not getting enough sleep, exposure to artificial light at night, not enough natural light exposure during the day) can throw your HPA axis out of whack and wreak havoc on your health.
Ignoring HPA-D is the single biggest mistake both patients and clinicians make when trying to overcome chronic illness. Don’t let this happen to you! If you missed the webinar I did with Laura & Kelsey, you can access the free replay here.
We discuss causes and solutions for HPA-D in detail. We also talk about Laura & Kelsey’s fantastic Paleo Rehab program, which has helped hundreds of people to regain their energy, vitality, and well-being.
The Paleo Rehab program is designed to help you implement the diet and lifestyle customizations we use with patients who have HPA-D—along with tools for overcoming the stress that is causing it to begin with.
The replay is free only until end of day Tuesday 3/22, so don’t wait. Once you understand how important the HPA axis is to health, I think you’ll see why I believe so strongly that it’s the “elephant in the room” for so many people.
Take a few minutes now to watch it.
In Health,
Chris Kresser