Adrenals - the basics: Adrenal health is often discussed in naturopathic medical visits. Most people are familiar with adrenals: the small, walnut-sized fat gland that sit on top of your kidneys (in your mid-low back area), generally thought to support the body in times of stress. Adrenal glands perform a variety of functions including appropriate stress response, controlling inflammation, maintaining and regulate healthy blood pressure, and supporting healthy blood glucose l