Adrenal gland disorders are caused by problems with one or both adrenal glands or by problems with other glands, such as the pituitary gland. Specific disorders can develop when the adrenal glands produce too few or too many hormones, or when too many hormones are introduced from an outside source. Cushing's Syndrome.
Martial arts. Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a number of reasons: as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.
This is just one of several characteristics that separate traditional martial arts from street fighting & combat sport such as MMA, boxing, cage fighting and all sport martial arts. Traditional karate is not sport, it is a way of life as well as a weapon of self-defense - it is about the perfection of the practitioner!