<p>What does adrenal fatigue really mean? What causes it? And is there actually a cure?</p> <p>These are just some of the questions we’re answering today with the author of the New York Times bestselling book The Adrenal Reset Diet, Dr. Alan Christianson.</p> <p>Dr. C knows about adrenal issues at a far deeper level than most. Being the accomplished endocrinologist that he is, that’s one thing. But being someone who’s overcome devastating health issues himself, puts him in a league of his own.</p> <p>You’re going to uncover piece-by-piece how your incredible endocrine system works to keep you fit, energized, and healthy. It’s these connective pieces that can bring you game-changing results in how you feel in just a matter of days. Adrenal fatigue is a hot illness right now, but it’s time that we kick it off the runway and let radiant health strut its stuff. Click play, take good notes, and enjoy!</p> <h2>In this episode you'll discover:</h2> <ul> <li>How struggles with severe childhood illnesses led Dr. Christianson into the field of medicine.</li> <li>What your endocrine system actually encompasses.</li> <li>Where the CEO of your endocrine system is located.</li> <li>What hormones really are.</li> <li>Why our thyroids are more susceptible to disease today.</li> <li>The potential downside of iodine for your thyroid (this is important!).</li> <li>How the pancreas is involved in maintaining metabolic rate.</li> <li>How your liver influences your blood sugar (far beyond the foods you eat!).</li> <li>Why mathematical models for human health are not always accurate.</li> <li>Why we might want to be a little more cautious about ketogenic diets.</li> <li>What role your adrenal glands play in ketosis.</li> <li>The critical functions cortisol is responsible for.</li> <li>Surprising facts about your adrenal glands.</li> <li>The truth about adrenal fatigue and why it’s not exactly what the name implies.</li> <li>How cortisol influences your sleep patterns.</li> <li>The practical steps you can use to reverse perceived adrenal issues.</li> <li>The ideal time to eat carbs to support adrenal health.</li> <li>Why resistant starch might be a crucial part of your diet.</li> </ul> <h2>Items mentioned in this episode include:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://themodelhealthshow.com/onnit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onnit.com/Model</a> <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off</li> <li><a href="https://themodelhealthshow.com/organifi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Organifi.com</a> ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off</li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/izabella-wentz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heal Your Thyroid Function With Dr. Izabella Wentz</a></li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/tips-for-a-healthy-liver/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Tips For A Healthy Liver</a></li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/michael-morelli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carb Cycling For Fat Loss With Michael Morelli</a></li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/fat-for-fuel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heal Your Metabolism With Dr. Joseph Mercola</a></li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/the-truth-about-naps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paying Off Sleep Debt And Truth About Naps</a></li> <li><a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/morris-chestnut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sculpt Your Best Body With Morris Chestnut & Obi Obadike</a></li> </ul> <p>Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!</p> <p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-model-health-show/id640246578" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/model-health-show/the-model-health-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher</a></p>