The Adrenal Reset Diet - by Alan Christianson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Go from wired and tired to lean and thriving with The Adrenal Reset Diet

Why are people gaining weight faster than ever before? The idea that people simply eat too much is no longer supported by science. The emerging idea is that weight gain is a survival response: Our bodies are under attack from all directions--an overabundance of processed food, a polluted world, and the pressures of daily life all take their toll. These attacks hit a very important set of glands, the adrenals, particularly hard.

The adrenal glands maintain a normal cortisol rhythm (cortisol is a hormone associated with both stress and fat storage). When this rhythm is off, we can become overwhelmed more quickly, fatigued, gain weight, and eventually, develop even more severe health issues such as heart disease or diabetes.

In The Adrenal Reset Diet, Dr. Alan Christianson provides a pioneering plan for optimal function of these small but powerful organs. His patient-tested weight-loss program is the culmination of decades of clinical experience and over 75,000 patient-care visits. In a study at his clinic, participants on the Adrenal Reset Diet reset their cortisol levels by over 50% while losing an average of over 2 inches off their waists and 9 pounds of weight in 30 days. What can you expect?

- Learn whether your adrenals are Stressed, Wired and Tired, or Crashed and which adrenal tonics, exercises, and foods are best for you
- The clinically proven shakes, juices, and other delicious recipes, to use for your Reset
- New ways to turn off the triggers of weight gain with carbohydrate cycling, circadian repair, and simple breathing exercises
- An easy 7-day ARD eating plan to move your and your adrenals from Surviving to Thriving

Review Quotes

"In The Adrenal Reset Diet, Dr. Alan Christianson clarifies the true cause of the obesity epidemic and provides a brilliant plan to shift from stressed and overweight to trim and thriving. If you are stressed and can't lose weight, you must read this book." -Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS, best-selling author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up

"Adrenal burnout isn't your fault in our fast-faster society, yet its ramifications can stall fat loss and create weight loss resistance. In The Adrenal Reset Diet, Dr. Alan Christianson provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies to reset your adrenals, lose fat fast, and restore optimal health."
--JJ Virgin NYT Bestselling Author of The Virgin Diet

"Dr. Alan Christianson finally proves that weight gain is not your fault. The key to getting lean is to reset your inner clock, not to struggle and starve. His diet gives you the definitive formula to lose weight and thrive."
--Sara Gottfried MD, NYT Bestselling Author of The Hormone Cure

"In The Adrenal Reset Diet Dr. Alan Christianson sheds new light on weight loss by teaching you how you can use carbohydrate and protein cycling along with resistant starch to balance your hormone levels, and decrease your blood sugar and insulin levels. A must read for anyone who lives in our modern stressed out world. "
--Jayson & Mira Calton Authors of Naked Calories and Rich Food, Poor Food
CaltonNutrition.com

"As Dr. Christianson so eloquently explains, simple change in your diet and lifestyle can make a profound difference in your weight, energy and overall well-being. It's not just what you eat, but when you eat it. The recipes are delicious, easy to prepare and the meals, never boring. His recommendations are easy to follow and implement, scientifically based, and yield rapid rewards. You owe it to your health to read this!"
--Hyla Cass MD, integrative physician, author of "8 Weeks to Vibrant Health," www.cassmd.com

"The Adrenal Reset Diet" is a breakthrough book with real solutions to optimize adrenal function and increase your energy, lose weight and feel balanced. Dr. Christianson is a wealth of knowledge and we are fortunate to have this book that shares his experience and wisdom. He lays it out with an easy to follow and results-driven approach."
--Dr. Trevor Cates, Creator of the 21-Day Healthy Habits Challenge

"Whether you're struggling with your weight, living a high-stress lifestyle, or just not feeling like yourself, you MUST read this book. Using the latest cutting-edge science, Dr. Christianson masterfully proves that obesity is not just a matter of poor diet, inactivity, or lack of "willpower", but a survival response instigated by your own body. Find out exactly how to press the reset button and transform your body from stressed and fat to thriving and fit. Highly recommended!"
--Sean Croxton, Underground Wellness

"The Adrenal Reset Diet gives us a badly needed brand new perspective on why people gain weight. These ideas are timely and will help thousands understand how to safely use carbs and manage their lives to heal their adrenals. "
--Kevin Gianni, health author, activist and blogger RenegadeHealth.com

"The secret to health isn't found in a crash diet, ab-sculpting gizmo, magical fat loss pill. It's our lifestyle that is out of sync with the ancient intelligence of our biology and we're suffering as a result. Dr. Alan's dietary hacks, adrenal tonics, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques show you how you can retune your body to truly thrive. Do yourself a favor and read this book."
--Abel James, author of The Wild Diet and host of Fat-Burning Man

About the Author

ALAN CHRISTIANSON, NMD, is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight loss resistance regain their health. He has been named a Top Doctor in Phoenix magazine, and has appeared on national TV shows, including The Doctors, CNN and Today, and in numerous print media. He also trains other physicians in the United States and internationally on management of thyroid disease, weight loss, and hormone replacement. Dr. Christianson lives in Scottsdale with his wife and their two children. Visit him at DrChristianson.com.