We will only scratch the surface here!
The skin and gut both have a microbiome and are meant to have a good amount of good, necessary bacteria(1). Both skin and gut defend the body against bad bacteria, or pathogens. Most of the immune system is actually in the gut, though, and an unhealthy gut will cause problems throughout the body, possibly to the level of autoimmune issues. The skin is the big elimination point of wastes from bacterial “standoff”(2).
Gastrointestinal issues often cause skin issues, though acne and eczema may be caused by other issues as well(1). A lot of people who have chronic skin issues have candida yeast overgrowth. Out-of-control yeast breaks down intestinal walls, reaches into the bloodstream, and gives off nasty byproducts. Those toxic substances and “‘superantigens’” can especially worsen psoriasis. Nail fungus, eczema, and dandruff also result from fungal infections. Most gut bacteria is located in the colon and large intestine, aiding the processing and breaking down of food, but if it gets into the small intestine, it will cause rosacea-causing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)(2).
Carotenid nutrients are examples of substances from food that make their way to skin. Refined carbs increase insulin production, which stimulates oil glands and therefore acne(2). Various vitamins and minerals are good for the skin and a healthy gut will get them where needed. On the other hand, stress is yet another trigger for skin issues. Gut health has links to “anxiety, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome.”
Some ways of helping the gut are eliminating inflammatory foods, consuming probiotics and prebiotics, cracking down on chronic stress, and getting sleep (especially promoting proper circadian rhythm via turning off electronics a decent time before bed)(1).

Winderl, Amy Marturana. “There’s a Connection Between Your Gut and Skin (Hint: It’s the Key to Clear Skin).” Parsley Health. Parsley Health. 21 Jun. 2021. Web. 28 Mar. 2022. https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/how-to-get-clear-skin-gut-connection/.
Myers, Amy. “The Gut-Skin Connection.” Amy Myers MD. AMMD, LLC (AmyMyersMD.com). Updated 15 Jul. 2021. Web. 28 Mar. 2022. https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/gut-skin-connection/.

Updated 10/2/24

First on a consideration of gaining weight while exercising, strengthening the body (particularly with strength training) means adding muscle weight. It is denser and therefore more compact and less fluffy than fat, plus burns more calories (and excess fat). New exercise regimens temporarily lead to extra water retention and glycogen storage, because both need to bind together to fuel muscles. When the body gets used to exercising and muscles strengthen, they become more efficient and need less fuel storage. Scales tend to do nil for tracking body composition(1).
There are various other considerations:
- A good run doesn't by itself burn quite a lot of calories. Sprint intervals do a lot more - sprinting at full speed during a run at intervals. Sprinting works the major muscles of the body(2).
- Intermittent fasting on rest days especially helps change body composition(2).
- A lot of folks eat way over what they actually burn during exercise(1,2), especially unhealthy foods(1). Eating without distractions like electronic devices may help pay attention to food and registering that it's going down the hatch; meal planning may help keep eating in bounds(2).
- The kind of fuel will cut down on hunger post-workout, including "eating healthy, complex carbs pre-run followed by post-run whey protein and water"(2) Baseline water consumption in a day STARTS with half one's body weight in pounds in ounces of water(1).
- Insulin resistance messes with glucose conversion into fuel(1).
- Thyroid issues, particularly underactive thyroids mess with metabolism and may cause weight gain(1).

Personal Product Favorites:
Complete meal with protein and super-dense nutrients
Scientifically-proven extra protein

References:
1. Anytime Fitness. "5 Reasons You're Gaining Weight While Working Out." Anytime Fitness. People, Purpose, Profits, Play: A Self Esteem Brands company. November 16, 2023. Web. March 26, 2024. https://www.anytimefitness.com/ccc/ask-a-coach/revealed-the-top-reasons-you-may-be-gaining-weight-while-working-out/. 
2. "When Runners Struggle to Lose Weight." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. Web. March 26, 2024. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/when-runners-struggle-to-lose-weight/.

 Updated 8/31/2023
"The body’s primary stress signaling system, known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis or HPA axis for short, is activated in the brain when you perceive a stressful situation." It communicates between brain and calls on the adrenal glands for stress hormones. When levels of those hormones elevate, the body notices... including the skin(1), which has receptors for cortisol(2). For short periods, skin actually adapts to stress, including elevating its immune functioning. A little bit of stress gives a momentary benefit, but skin immune function deteriorates with too much stress(1) or overreacting when perceiving certain harmless things as threats(2) and leads to conditions related to skin inflammation(1).
Chronic stress elevates skin's oil production(1,2). This clogs up pores(1). Chronic stress also messes with healing from wounds and infection resistance and inflames skin conditions - hives, acne, and psoriasis included(2). Increasing stress hormones hamper collagen production - collagen keeps skin healthy and hydrate. Decreased collagen results in lines and wrinkles(1).
Especially when skin becomes more oily, nervously touching one's face may cause skin breakouts to worsen(2). Supplementing with type I collagen peptides helps support deep-skin-layer collagen synthesis(1).

Personal Product Favorites [LINK]:
Type I collagen elixir

References:
1. "Hey Beauty! Don’t Let Stress Turn You Into a Beast." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. Web. 17 Sept. 2021. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/hey-beauty-dont-let-stress-turn-you-into-a-beast/.
2. Beshay, Abram. "Stress and the Skin." University of Utah Health. University of Utah Health. 5 Jan. 2021. Web. 17 Sep. 2021. https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2021/01/stress-skin.php.

Welcome back to Brain Nutritional Health! While most of the way through the Immune System series we just technically saw the end of, I had the nudge to look up the lymphatic system, of which I more than anything merely knew the name and that it needed stimulation. What I learn beyond the name of something really ends up inspiring much of the articles here and in sister blog Rainbows of Autism. Let's embark on what is really a continuation of the Immune System series!
The lymphatic system truly has a most key role in the immune system and checking inflammation as, beside balancing fluids and carrying "protein molecules, salts, glucose and other substances," it flushes pathogens (invaders) away to be dealt with(1). It is considered part of the circulatory system(1,2) and has its own "veins, arteries and capillaries" much smaller than blood vessels for circulation of lymph fluid(1); capillaries push the fluid into surrounding tissue, where it collects toxic and infectious substances into traps(1,2) in such places as "the throat, groin, armpits, chest and abdomen"(1) - those traps are the lymph nodes, and they have more ingoing than outgoing portals so that lymph fluid stays around inside(1,2) for dealing with of the nasty substances brought in before return to circulation(2). 
There are further elements to the entire lymphatic system besides vessels and nodes. Tonsils execute pre-digestion filtration of bacteria(1). [They aren't so vestigial after all!] Adenoids guard "the entrance to the digestive system and lungs" from a position behind the nose. Spleen and thymus "scan the blood and produce white blood cells"(1).
Temporary elevation of stress from fear, including such kinds as anticipation from riding a roller coaster, causes the immune system to ramp up; escalation of heart rate attends the spleen releasing extra red and white blood cells, the red increasing oxygen levels and the white increasing the power brought to bear on impure substances. Prolonged stress instead checks the power of immune response. Modern life means unprecedented double duty for the immune system as it now faces multiplied exposure to toxic substances(2). This means natural detoxification is part of immune health. Lymph nodes swell with infections. Illness and injuries cause swelling of fluid which causes pain(1). Two minutes spent on a mini trampoline actually stimulates the lymphatic system, flushing it and tripling white blood cells in the body. Spreading out two-minute bouncing sessions works better than one big chunk for the day(2).
Please see nutrients to fuel the immune system in our previous article from two weeks ago, "Immune System Part 3: Immunity Nutrients." 

References:
1. Levy, Jillian. "The Lymphatic System: How to Make It Strong & Effective." Dr. Axe. Dr. Axe. 24 Oct. 2015. Web. 23 Aug. 2021. https://draxe.com/health/lymphatic-system/.
2. "Strengthen The Lymphatic System." Promolife Blogs & Articles. Promolife, Inc. Web. 23 Aug. 2021. https://www.mypromolife.com/blog/2014/12/strengthen-the-lymphatic-system.

Updated majorly 1/7/2025. One reference was no longer viable. New reference added with new information.

"Immune System Part 1: Workings Beyond White Blood Cells", published two weeks before on this on July 28th, listed different parts and workings of the immune system beyond white blood cells - even stomach acid! Please refer to Part 1, particularly as it speaks about what inflammation is, with the following: [LINK]. We now move on to the second of the three-part Immune System article series, on a couple types of haywire immune system responses, allergies and autoimmune issues. 

All autoimmune diseases involve the body attacking good cells. Rheumatoid athritis, MS, lupus, and celiac are included. Various foods have immune-boosting nutrients or else autoimmune-inflaming properties - take for example some veggies. Green leafy veggies "are rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, and magnesium"; cruciferous veggies have the immune-regulating antioxidant compound glutathione. Nightshades are veggies but they have alkaloids that may increase intestinal inflammation. A study showed that blueberries may be helpful to MS patients(1).
​Food allergies are abnormal types of immune responses like hives, breathing constriction, and swelling and are overreactions to proteins of some foods. As much as 8% of US kids have food allergies, compared to approximately 2% of adults. Food intolerances are less serious issues and may cause discomfort, but usually affect the digestive tract more than anything(2).
There are upwards of "160 foods that can cause a reaction in sensitive people, [but] there are eight common foods that account for approximately 90% of all food allergy reactions... [which] include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans". Intolerance for lactose, the milk sugar, comes from "reduced production of enzyme lactase after infancy."(2) The wrong species of gut flora, lack of good species, and species colonizing inappropriate sections of the gut can induce food intolerances, intolerances to healthy prebiotics or sugars, or food allergies (Davis, 66-69, 284). Those conditions may actually be signs of the need for gut-healthy diet, well-targeted probiotics, and other interventions to revamp the gut microbiome(Davis, 67, 283-84).

[Note: Some allergy-causing foods aren't so good for you anyway, or at least when produced wrong. I do avoid wheat as I get brain fog and lowered immune function. My parents were told I was allergic to milk as a baby, and it turned out the nasty chemicals and hormones in that milk were probably the issue, as I did better after a while. For some examples, please click the "Not the Same" tag on the BNH blog menu to see articles on some foods that aren't so good for the body.]

Personal Product Favorites:
Two servings of veggies with superfood moringa in one scoop
Probiotic with advanced delivery system

References:
1. Younghans, Samantha Faragalli. "The Foods To Eat and Avoid If You Have an Autoimmune Disease:
Defeat Inflammation By Simply Swapping the Worst Foods For Autoimmune Diseases With the Best." Eat This, Not That!. Galvanized Media. January 25, 2020. Web. November 9, 2024. https://www.eatthis.com/autoimmune-disease-diet-foods/.
2. "Questions About Food Allergies? We’ve Got Answers!" Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. Web. November 9, 2024. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/questions-about-food-allergies-weve-got-answers/.
3. Davis, William. Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight. 1st ed., New York, Hachette Go, 2022.

Updated 2/3/2024

Properly, hernias, as often referred to, are when organs find holes or weak points in muscle and bulge into them(1), most commonly on the lower or upper abdomen(2) but also affecting someplace in the "thigh, stomach, groin or surgical scar in your abdomen". Constipation, heartburn, and acid reflux all cause or promote hernias(1). Abdominal hernias may also in turn "mimic digestive problems like belly pain, vomiting or constipation"(2). 
Inadequate fiber consumption promotes constipation in turn - some of the most fiber-rich foods are also protein-rich: "lentils, black beans or split peas". Omega-3 fats in many fish may help reduce hernia-promoting inflammation(1). [Don't get farmed or mercury/pollution-laden!] Both bloating AND constipation will press "the intestinal tissue further into the abdominal wall" so foods causing excess gas, more commonly legumes and some veggies, may also be an issue with hernias. Swallowing excessive amounts of air while eating or drinking food too quickly will also cause bloat(2).
Inadequate fruit and veggie consumption lowers intake of antioxidants, which help resist succumbing to infections and illness... and heal from them. Many fruits and veggies are non-acidic, including "melons, bananas, guava, papaya, leafy greens, bell peppers,... and carrots. Particularly fiber-rich varieties include raspberries, pears, artichokes, broccoli and peas."(1).

Personal Product Favorites (links):
Probiotic and prebiotic fiber 
Super greens 
Super fruits

References:
1. McLaughlin, August. "Can Certain Foods Heal a Hernia?" LiveStrong.com. Leaf Group Ltd. Web. January 12, 2024. https://www.livestrong.com/article/461858-foods-to-heal-a-hernia/.
2. McNiff, Serena. "The Best and Worst Foods to Eat if You Have a Hernia." LiveStrong.com. Leaf Group Ltd. Updated October 4, 2021. Web. January 12, 2024. https://www.livestrong.com/article/456999-foods-to-avoid-with-hernia/.

   Uric acid is a normal metabolic product. It is when blood levels get too high that inflammation kicks in, and the little needles of uric acid in joints can form(1). Inefficient or insufficient kidney function is mostly involved with high uric acid blood levels(2). There are risk factors like family history, age, gender(1), and release of cells into the blood due to cancer and treatments, but then, a lot of otherwise-unnecessary pain and suffering from gout will be promoted by what goes into the body(2) [That would go for cancer too, really].
   Too much meat and seafood are some of the highest contributors to uric acid(1,2), while overall protein intake doesn't seem to be a factor. [Having a truly balanced diet] will help balance uric acid as some foods decreasing gout risk are... "dairy, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains." 
   Alcohol(1,2) and sugary beverages(1) further promote gout, as with diuretics (or water pills)(2). It is important to note that obesity is a major gout contributor, and yet there may be temporary spikes in uric acid during the process of weight loss, especially if rapid, and with weight loss surgery. Monitoring by a health professional is essential for those with gout risk when making any significant dietary and lifestyle modifications(1).

Sources:
1. "Concerned About Gout? Consult Your Doctor." Isagenix Health. Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 24 Jul. 2017. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/concerned-about-gout-consult-your-doctor/.
2. Mayo Clinic Staff. "Symptoms: High uric acid level: Causes." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). 30 Nov. 2018. Web. 14 Sep. 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-uric-acid-level/basics/causes/sym-20050607.

   Think a type of branched protein (with arms) which links together and forms sheets of framework for almost every tissue of a living being. Apparently, organs and tissues need structure to survive properly and if laminin structures don't form right and are defective, muscles form all wrong and such issues can crop up as "a form of muscular dystrophy, lethal skin blistering disease (junctional epidermolysis bullosa) and defects of the kidney filter (nephrotic syndrome)."(1)
   "Laminins interact with cell surface receptors to trigger intracellular signalling that shapes cell behaviour."(2) "Laminins also provide adjacent cells with a mechanical scaffold and biological information either directly by interacting with cell surface components, or indirectly" and thus are part of inciting and controlling cell functions(3). Laminin signaling has been studied both under healthy and pathological conditions(2).

Sources:
1. Wikipedia contributors. "Laminin." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 28 May 2020. Web. 8 July 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminin.
​2. Simon-Assmann, Patricia and others. "Role of Laminins in Physiological and Pathological Angiogenesis." International Journal of Developmental Biology, 2011;55(4-5):455-65. PubMed, https://doi.org/10.1387/ijdb.103223ps, Abstract.
3. Aumailley, Monique and Smyth, Neil. "The role of laminins in basement membrane function." Journal of Anatomy, 1998 Jul; 193(Pt 1): 1–21. Journal of Anatomy, https://dx.doi.org/10.1046%2Fj.1469-7580.1998.19310001.x, Abstract.

   When blood flow restricts to any area of tissues(1,2) due to "interruption in the arterial blood supply to a tissue, organ, or extremity", whether partially or totally(1), nutrients and oxygen necessary for cellular metabolism and function don't get where they need to be(1,2) and metabolic wastes don't ship out. Various blockages and trauma may be causes. When this restriction occurs at body temperature, the heart and brain will suffer permanent, irremediable damage after 3-4 minutes; kidneys will suffer quickly as well; and tissues with normal metabolism will suffer such damage after about 20 minutes. A few hours of ischemia may mean necrosis and gangrene(1).
   Various causes and conditions make for propensities for ischemia (this list is specifically for that of the colon, or ischemic colitis) like: medications causing constipation or blood flow interference; dehydration; infection or stomach virus; recreational drug use; surgery on the aorta; diabetes; cardiopulmonary diseases; and recent marathon running or other very strenuous activity causing severe dehydration. Ischemic colitis affects the final section of the gastrointestinal tract responsible for absorbing nutrients and water from digested food and turning waste into pee or poop and contributes to: low blood pressure; blood clots; hernias; tumor formation; autoimmune diseases (especially blood-related) and (rarely) colon cancer. Abdominal pain or discomfort, reduced eating, issues absorbing nutrients, diarrhea, and low-grade fever are all symptoms(2).
   Loss of consciousness can involve abnormal body positions resulting in ischemia to a portion of the body. Frostbite and overmuch application of cold temperatures involve ischemia. Abnormal g-forces as occur in flight force blood to the extremities and restrict blood flow(1). Processed foods, inflammatory foods, and foods one is allergic too all cause gastric distress and contribute to ischemic colitis. Many veggies and wild-caught salmon are examples of inflammation-lowering foods; the preceding and fruits and healthy fats are helpful for those with high blood pressure. Being proactive against ischemia also basically involves taking care of heart health(2).
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Sources:
1. Wikipedia contributors. "Ischemia." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 11 June 2020. Web. 15 June 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ischemia.
2. Levy, Jillian. "Prevent Painful Ischemic Colitis & Improve Symptoms Naturally." Dr. Axe, Dr. Axe. 20 October 2017. Web. 15 June 2020. https://draxe.com/health/ischemic-colitis/.
   

   Chronically not eating breakfast may be a tactic used to get a morning rolling faster, or else attempt to lose weight. On the latter score, eating less period is far from the only factor in weight loss. Skipping breakfast especially means lowered metabolism, or the body lowering energy consumption to counter reduction in intake. Breakfast skippers tend to overeat anyway to make up for what they didn't consume in the morning, and just gain weight period. Note: [periodic] fasting, an effective weight loss tool, isn't the same as chronically not eating or eating enough(1).
   Besides, chronic breakfast skippers tend to be predisposed to low blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, high blood pressure, and heart attack. There are various other effects from chronically skipping breakfast. Energy, hormonal balance, memory, and mood all tend to suffer. There is even greater predisposition to hair loss (in particular with low protein consumption in the morning) or cancer(1).
   It is especially key, though, not to eat just any old thing for breakfast. [Many people don't consider that putting themselves through food penance doesn't replace fueling with the right things]. Consuming high protein and fiber in the morning specifically is a key combination, as well as consuming closer to .68 grams of protein per pound of body weight or above through the day. The brain requires amino acids - protein building blocks - to synthesize neurotransmitters for proper sleep. Reduced calorie consumption tends to affect sleep patterns, and so adequate protein during the day is especially key for weight loss. Morning protein consumption is especially key in this regard, whereas most people eat less protein at breakfast than later on(2). [I make sure, though, that I get vitamins, minerals, and otherwise a complete range nutrients at breakfast beyond just protein and fiber]

My best breakfast, with fewer dishes to wash to boot, is:
Shake
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Sources:
1. GoMediiTeam. "10 Negative Health Effects of Skipping Breakfast." GoMedii, GoMedii. 30 January 2018. Web. 11 May 2020. https://gomedii.com/blogs/english/health-care/10-negative-health-effects-of-skipping-breakfast/.
2. "Could a Protein Shake at Breakfast Help You Sleep Better While Losing Weight?" Isagenix Health, Isagenix Worldwide, Inc. 12 June 2017. Web. 11 May 2020. https://www.isagenixhealth.net/protein-shake-breakfast-help-sleep-better-losing-weight/.
   

   Antiperspirants don't just seek to neutralize odors that come out of armpits. They use aluminum to swell sweat glands closed so they don't release moisture. The thing is, this might seem convenient yet is counterproductive for health. This means the body is stuck with chemicals it wants to expel, otherwise released through perspiration. A German study showed that "effects of roll-on, stick, and spray antiperspirant lasted through tests of stress, physical exertion, and heat a full 48 hours after application."(1)
   The World Health Organization stated its suspicions that aluminum links up to Alzheimer's way back in 1993. Used long-term, "it might be responsible for the tangles and plaques in the brain of Alzheimer patients." It most certainly has been shown to accumulate in the brain and is classified as a "heavy metal" (due to specific gravity)(2).
​   Aluminum isn't the only antiperspirant or regular deodorant danger, though. Commonly-used preservatives BHT or parabens mime estrogen and thus disrupt the body. Formaldehyde isn't just used for corpses by far: and it causes cancer. Steareths are also carcinogens (cancer-causes). Triclosan, the once more widely-touted antibacterial agent, is an endocrine (hormone) disrupter. Phthalates and musks are further endocrine disrupters: the trouble is, laws have protected companies from needing to identify different "fragrances," which could be these and potential hidden allergens which certain sensitive individuals couldn't find directly on the label(1). A middle-aged man got severe muscle pain from antiperspirants(2)!
   So, the alternative is to keep what comes out of the armpits from reeking in a natural way with pure, natural ingredients(2). [I shower with natural soap and wear natural deodorant. Some natural deodorants especially work for different people better than others, from my experience. Some stores carry mineral salt sticks - I've used that, a coconut deodorant, and a sage herbal stick and spray.]

Sources:
1. Chia, Jessica. "The Crazy Ways Antiperspirant Messes With Your Health." Prevention, Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. 11 November 2013. Web. 14 April 2020. https://www.prevention.com/life/g20496231/the-crazy-ways-antiperspirant-messes-with-your-health/?slide=1.
2. "Deodorants and antiperspirants side effects." Vaughter Wellness, Gromako Data & Services Ltd. https://owndoc.com/side_effects/cosmetics/deodorants-antiperspirants/.

   In a sentence, taking care of the body is the ultimate way to take care of the liver or any organ. Yet, some contributors of liver failure will also be rather surprising to many. We will explore some of the at least relatively less-known sources/sources with lesser-known components first:
   Obesity tends to involve large amounts of processed foods in the diet: not only full of excessive [and bad kinds of] fats, salt, and sugars, but also artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, and other additives. These are thus full of chemicals, just plain don't break down right, and contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - the liver overwhelms and collects fat in its cells it fails to break down. Conversely, fruits and veggies replaced by junky foods are full of various vitamins and minerals that would support liver function - if only consumed(1). On a further food note, trickles of commonly-present genetically-modified (GMO) corn and soy will cause cleansing organs like the kidney and liver to fail(2).
   Sleep deprivation cuts the efficiency of the liver to process fats, thus causes fats to accumulate there, and prevents the vital self-repair mode of the body.
   Smoking means horrid chemicals worm their way into the liver and cause oxidative stress - so much so that the liver produces scar tissue fighting the free radicals.
   Why is alcohol the top liver damage agent? The liver ends up spending a whole bunch of its energies breaking it down and converting it into something else, gets drawn away from dealing with other toxins, and develops cancer in the process. Some damage may end up permanent.
   Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a well-known liver-taxing medicine - in particular, several days of heavy use can be all it takes to wreak liver havoc. Various other medications also induce liver issues. Way too much of certain nutrients tends to be why certain herbs and supplements may tax the liver. This is one extra reason to check labels on both meds and supplements: for warnings of liver failure, etc.(1)

Sources:
1. Hills, Jenny. "5 Things You’re Doing that are Killing Your Liver (MANY People DO Them)." Healthy and Natural World. Web. 6/17/19, https://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/common-habits-that-damage-your-liver/.

2. "Gilles-Eric Séralini." TruthWiki: Get the Real Story, TruthWiki, approximately 4 years ago. Web. 6/17/19, http://www.truthwiki.org/gilles-eric-seralini/.
   

   They perch atop the kidneys. Think the "fight-or-flight" response - cortisol raises blood sugar(1). Adrenaline(1,2) gets the heart pumping and blood to the brain and muscles.  Add in the ability to regulate salt to water ratios and blood pressure via hormones(2). They are the crucial adrenal glands!
   The adrenals (A) relate with the hypothalamus (H) and pituitary gland (P) to where they constitute the "HPA axis." The hypothalamus is an organ signaler. It signals the pituitary gland to make growth hormone(1). The "H" and "P" together call on the adrenals to make other hormones for blood sugar; blood pressure; immune responses; inflammatory reactions; and the conversion of fats, proteins, and carbs into energy(2).
   Adrenal fatigue has a more technical term, "HPA Axis Dysfunction." Why? Cortisol is ordered by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, then when turned out in sufficient amounts normally forms an example of a "negative feedback loop" - it turns off the very signals from the "H" and "P" calling for it. But, with adrenal fatigue, the "H" and "P" become so overburdening with relentless signals that the adrenals just give out and can't fill out further orders! In turn, this exhausts energy levels, mind, memory, bone mass, muscles, immune system, and even the ability for sleep to ready the body for the day to come(1).
   Besides these "exhaustions," adrenal fatigue also beefs up food sensitivities, joint pain, and anxiety at day or night(1). A tendency for adrenal fatigue sufferers is to be tired through the day, commonly with caffeine and other stimulant dependency. Some may in severe cases stay awake only a few hours at a time. Some will suddenly get an energy rush late at night and finally ride it out in the wee morning(2).
   Some exhaust their adrenals with lifestyles with loads of caffeine, nicotine, poor sleep, and chronic stress - candida will eventually lead to adrenal fatigue and stimulants like caffeine and toxic gut health will promote it further. Heavy metal toxicity, thyroid issues, and infections (especially respiratory) will also exhaust the adrenals. Addison's disease and adrenal cancer also affect how the adrenal glands operate(2).

Sources:

1. Luther, Daisy. "5 Things You Should Know About Adrenal Fatigue."The Organic Prepper, 18 July 2017, https://www.theorganicprepper.com/adrenal-fatigue/.

2. "Adrenal Fatigue." TruthWiki: Get the Real Story. Approximately 4 years ago. http://www.truthwiki.org/adrenal_fatigue/.
   

   It is fairly common to cite acidic drinks and too much sugar as wrecking teeth. But, how sabotage happens to bones in general from what goes inside isn't quite as common knowledge.
   If the blood is acidic, the body will hit up the bones for some calcium. Different proteins, processed foods, and cereals all metabolize (what they become with processing) in the body as acidic. Proper amounts of fruits and veggies tend to make the body alkaline. Yet, quality dairy and other proteins support bone health. Citrus is acidic initially but metabolizes as alkaline in the body(1).
   Calcium to phosphorus and other nutrient ratios get out of whack when improper intake of vitamins and minerals occur. Different nuts, spices, fruits, veggies, proteins, and healthy fats play roles in supplying these deficiencies(2). Exercise helps support bone health, and different medications also affect it(1).
   In short, bones simply point to the whole body needing a balanced range of all sorts of the right foods and supplements. My family uses a convenient line of supplements in Source 1 that helps us get very high-quality, well-absorbing doses of all different nutrients - please fill out the contact form above for more information.

Sources:
1. "Eating a More Alkaline Diet for Bone Health." Isagenix Health, Isagenix International, LLC, 30 May 2013, https://www.isagenixhealth.net/eating-a-more-alkaline-diet-for-bone-health/
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2. Henry, Derek. "An unconventional approach to dental health that works." Dentistry.News, Dentistry News, 9 November 2017, http://www.dentistry.news/2017-11-09-an-unconventional-approach-to-dental-health-that-works.html