Most people only think of the adrenal gland in terms of the stress response. But the adrenal gland also plays a key role in regulating blood sugar, maintaining blood pressure, and moderating inflammation.

When the adrenal gland is working properly, it releases just the right amount of hormones in response to stress or other demands. But when the adrenal gland is not working properly, it can produce too much or too little of certain hormones. This can lead to a …