1 Options include fans to move the heat, remote controls, wall switches and wall-mounted thermostats. 2  Inserts cost $1,200-$2,900, with professional installation adding another $600-$1,000. 3  A direct-vent gas fireplace doesn't need a chimney and is a way to add a fireplace where there isn't one. They cost about $400-$1,500 plus installation of the gas lines and any desired mantle or surround. 2  Some states do not allow the use of ventless fireplaces or restrict their use. 3  Some ventless models require you to keep a window open while using the fireplace.
How Stress Affects the Adrenal Glands. According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), stress is one of top causes of poor health in people living in the United States. Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, digestive issues, obesity, memory loss, high blood sugar, a weakened immune system, and chronic fatigue in some cases (source).
In amyloidosis, proteins are deposited in organs and tissues. As they build up, they prevent normal function of various parts of the body, causing the adrenal glands to swell or become enlarged. Chronic Infection and Enlarged Adrenal Glands # Chronic infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia or other infections that compromise the respiratory system, can cause the adrenal glands to become overworked and fatigued, which may make them enlarged or swollen.