Tidbits from TACA...

Cortisol levels are very important in our kids. High cortisol levels affect adrenal function, mito function, activates inflammation.

Signs of Adrenal hypofunction - no sleep, crave salt, fatigue, anxiety, low cortisol

Signs of Adrenal hyperfunction - excess sweat, hyperactivity, weight gain, high cortisol

Labs to check- glucose, cortisol, aldosterone, thyroid, dhea

Treatment- Clean up environment, decrease carbs, sugars, bedtime snack with protein, b6, zinc, mg

Herbs- adaptogens including rhodiola, ginseng

Vitamins - b5, a, e

Others - licorice, chromium, cinnamon, efas, carnitine, salt, phosphatidylserine, ace (adrenal corticol extract)