The adrenal glands are two small glands located above each kidney. Each has two parts: the cortex (outer) and medulla (inner), which produce different hormones.
Cortex (outer)
- •Cortisol — glucocorticoid, stress response, metabolism
- •Aldosterone — fluid and electrolyte balance
- •Androgens — minor sex hormones
Medulla (inner)
- •Adrenaline (epinephrine) — rapid mobilization, fight or flight
- •Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) — arousal, attention
In ONDA Life
Part 4 teaches the body to control adrenal output. Instead of chronic cortisol and adrenaline release (stress), we develop the ability to mobilize acutely when needed — and return to baseline quickly.
Scientific Basis
Built on: Polyvagal Theory (Porges); Psychoneuroimmunology (Ader & Cohen); neuroplasticity research.