{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe adrenal glands rest on top of the kidneys.  There are two parts: the cortex and the medulla.  The inner part,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe medulla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, produces the hormones norepinephrine and epinephrine, which regulate the \"fight or flight\" response in your body to stressful events.  The outer part of the adrenals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe cortex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, produces the hormones cortisol, DHEA, estrogen \u0026amp; testosterone, which affect blood pressure, glucose levels, growth and some sexual characteristics.  The adrenals modulate the function of every gland, organ \u0026amp; tissue in your body to maintain a condition of homeostasis (i.e., equilibrium).  Constant stress, as well as aging, lowers our adrenal function resulting in depression, chronic infections, fatigue, food cravings, hypoglycemia and weight gain.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/3598\/5321\/collections\/adrenal_fatigue.webp?v=1713034627","url":"https:\/\/oakwaynaturals.myshopify.com\/collections\/frontpage\/5.oembed","provider":"oakwaynaturals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}