The Kalish Method
|
The Kalish Method integrates the latest in modern scientific testing with age-old natural health solutions for weight loss, fatigue, anxiety and depression, digestive problems and female hormone imbalances. Dr. Daniel Kalish is a pioneer in the field of functional medicine and alternative health. Through the implementation of simple lifestyle changes and the use of individualized, lab-based supplement programs, The Kalish Method has already helped thousands of people reclaim their health and achieve optimum wellness.
As a practitioner of the Kalish Method, Sarah Cotten will guide you through the fine-tuned, yet manageable process of understanding and balancing the body. The process hinges upon attention to the effects of chronic stress, and the health of the adrenal glands. |
|
What is adrenal fatigue?
Adrenal Fatigue is referred to as "the twenty-first century stress syndrome." by renowned author, Dr. James Wilson. Modern humans deal with unprecedented levels of stress, far beyond what our ancestors ever experienced. Stress can come in many forms. There is mental/emotional stress, dietary stress, and that caused by pain or inflammation. Most people experience a near continuous influx of stress in their lives and in their bodies. This takes its toll on the body, leading to a condition called, Adrenal Fatigue.
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Include:
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Include:
- Chronic sense of fatigue
- Unexplained headaches
- Digestive problems
- Feeling tired in the morning even after a “good” night's sleep
- Loss of libido
- Weight gain
- Feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm
- Inability to cope with stressors
- Insomnia or deranged sleep patterns
- Feeling rundown
- Low stamina, poor to recover from exercise
- Difficulty concentrating or frequent “brain fog”
- PMS and menopausal symptoms
- Unexplained anxiety or depression
Our adrenal glands are in charge of the body's stress response. They are designed to mobilize the body for dealing with an emergency or crisis. This is often called the "fight or flight response." Imagine you are a primitive human, walking through the jungle. Suddenly a tiger jumps out at you. You can either run away from that tiger (the "flight" response) or grapple with it (the "fight" response). Either way, your body mobilizes for fast action. Stress hormones release and blood pressure rises, muscles engage, eye site becomes more acute, and heart rate increases. All of these reactions are designed to improve your odds of survival in the emergency. The human body evolved to be able to deal with these kinds of short bursts of extreme stress. When you effectively escape from the tiger, and the stressor is over, the brain recognizes this and is then able to turn off production of stress hormones and move into repair and recovery.
However, when stress becomes chronic, repair and recovery are hindered. The brain loses its ability to turn off the production of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is catabolic, meaning it causes break down processes in the body. When cortisol is dis-regulated due to chronic stress, various body systems become disrupted. Some of the health issues associated with Adrenal Fatigue include:
However, when stress becomes chronic, repair and recovery are hindered. The brain loses its ability to turn off the production of the stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol is catabolic, meaning it causes break down processes in the body. When cortisol is dis-regulated due to chronic stress, various body systems become disrupted. Some of the health issues associated with Adrenal Fatigue include:
- Frequent colds, flus and infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia
- Food sensitivities or environmental allergies
- Chronic allergies or asthma
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Chronic gut infections and inflammation
- PMS and other debilitating menstrual symptoms such as severe cramping
- Frequent dizzy spells
- Low immune function
- Sensitivity to cold
- Joint pain and muscle pain
- A diagnosis of “fibromyalgia” or chronic fatigue syndrome
- Feeling drawn to adrenal stimulants such as coffee, tea, sodas, sugar, nicotine and alcohol
- Anxiety disorder or depression
Finding well-being
If you are dealing with any of the above mentioned symptoms or conditions, or if you have been given a clean bill of health by your doctor and still don't feel well, adrenal fatigue is likely the cause. We can test for it with a simple take home salivary lab kit. From there we can effectively repair the adrenal system, making the body and brain resilient to stress and burnout. Through individualized supplement programs, plus simple lifestyle and nutrition adjustments, you can discover a renewed sense of vibrant good health. When you heal Adrenal Fatigue, mysterious symptoms can clear up, long standing health issues can resolve, and an incredible sense of joy and renewal comes into your life.
