Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Hi everyone, I am in need of some of your knowledgeable feedback on a problem I am experiencing. I returned home on Wed. after spending 3 days in hospital to correct a sodium imbalance. It had been 120 brought up to 135. (normal low - 134) On Thursday I had another blood test taken. Dr. just called -- back down to 130. (had fallen 5 points in 24 hours) Does anyone have any thoughts on why this could be happening? Thanks for any help. Wanda in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Wanda - celery juice (fresh preferred) will bring up your sodium level. Have you changed anything in your diet? What is your diet like? ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com Sodium imbalance Hi everyone, I am in need of some of your knowledgeable feedback on a problem I am experiencing. I returned home on Wed. after spending 3 days in hospital to correct a sodium imbalance. It had been 120 brought up to 135. (normal low - 134) On Thursday I had another blood test taken. Dr. just called -- back down to 130. (had fallen 5 points in 24 hours) Does anyone have any thoughts on why this could be happening? Thanks for any help. Wanda in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 , The only change I made recently was a 2 1/2 day fast. (Master Lemon Cleanse) <1 T lemon jc, 1/2 T maple syrup, 1/8 tsp cayenne.> in 8 oz water 8 times a day. It ended last Sun. noon. I have checked all over my small town and found no one who does juicing any longer. (I don't own one) I did find a HFS 20 miles away that has an organic 99% celery jc. that is made in switzerland. Would that do in a pinch? Or would it work if I made a celery broth or soup? My diet is about 85% or higher compliant. Been on BTD almost 6 years. Breakfast: 2 T. flax seed soaked in warm water. -- 2 organic eggs or Left over meat or fish and veggies from night before. Lunch: Salmon or Tuna Salad -- romaine salad with veggies/W strips of chicken, turkey or beef. Sometimes a smoothie made with Dr. D's protein mix, blueberries and banana. Dinner: 4 oz of grass fed beef, lamb, buffalo or wild salmon. Green salad. Veggies and about once a week either wild rice or sw. potato. Fruit, berries, almonds and walnuts as snacks. I use only olive oil and ghee. ....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 How much water and do you drink in small amounts every hour of the day? Have you had your adrenals checked. Deficient adrenals can cause sodium dumping. You may just need to eat more salt -- preferably unrefined sea salt (Celtic salt) Kathy walou@... wrote: Hi everyone, I am in need of some of your knowledgeable feedback on a problem I am experiencing. I returned home on Wed. after spending 3 days in hospital to correct a sodium imbalance. It had been 120 brought up to 135. (normal low - 134) On Thursday I had another blood test taken. Dr. just called -- back down to 130. (had fallen 5 points in 24 hours) Does anyone have any thoughts on why this could be happening? Thanks for any help. Wanda in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 , You asked how much water I drank? I used to try to drink about 10 glasses per day. But lately it had become more like 8 glasses. While in hospital they had me cut down to 100 cc's within 24 hours. ( 70 day and 30 night.) I didn't have instructions to still keep it low so the past couple of days -- it's been about 32 oz. Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kathy, I do drink it in small amounts thru the day. Since hospital -- about a qt. a day. Prior 80 oz. ...Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Kathy, sorry, hit send button too soon. No, I haven't had my adrenals checked. What type of test is required for that? ....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Diet looks good, but how much salt do you use? The bottle juice (Biotta brand) is good. s ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com RE: Sodium imbalance , The only change I made recently was a 2 1/2 day fast. (Master Lemon Cleanse) <1 T lemon jc, 1/2 T maple syrup, 1/8 tsp cayenne.> in 8 oz water 8 times a day. It ended last Sun. noon. I have checked all over my small town and found no one who does juicing any longer. (I don't own one) I did find a HFS 20 miles away that has an organic 99% celery jc. that is made in switzerland. Would that do in a pinch? Or would it work if I made a celery broth or soup? My diet is about 85% or higher compliant. Been on BTD almost 6 years. Breakfast: 2 T. flax seed soaked in warm water. -- 2 organic eggs or Left over meat or fish and veggies from night before. Lunch: Salmon or Tuna Salad -- romaine salad with veggies/W strips of chicken, turkey or beef. Sometimes a smoothie made with Dr. D's protein mix, blueberries and banana. Dinner: 4 oz of grass fed beef, lamb, buffalo or wild salmon. Green salad. Veggies and about once a week either wild rice or sw. potato. Fruit, berries, almonds and walnuts as snacks. I use only olive oil and ghee. ....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 PS: why the fast? Way too much maple syrup. Your diet looks good enough already. These special cures are for people who live on avoids. ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com RE: Sodium imbalance , The only change I made recently was a 2 1/2 day fast. (Master Lemon Cleanse) <1 T lemon jc, 1/2 T maple syrup, 1/8 tsp cayenne.> in 8 oz water 8 times a day. It ended last Sun. noon. I have checked all over my small town and found no one who does juicing any longer. (I don't own one) I did find a HFS 20 miles away that has an organic 99% celery jc. that is made in switzerland. Would that do in a pinch? Or would it work if I made a celery broth or soup? My diet is about 85% or higher compliant. Been on BTD almost 6 years. Breakfast: 2 T. flax seed soaked in warm water. -- 2 organic eggs or Left over meat or fish and veggies from night before. Lunch: Salmon or Tuna Salad -- romaine salad with veggies/W strips of chicken, turkey or beef. Sometimes a smoothie made with Dr. D's protein mix, blueberries and banana. Dinner: 4 oz of grass fed beef, lamb, buffalo or wild salmon. Green salad. Veggies and about once a week either wild rice or sw. potato. Fruit, berries, almonds and walnuts as snacks. I use only olive oil and ghee. ....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 An endocronologist is who would test the adrenals. Not sure what the test involves. It would not be common for the adrenals to be shut down but it can happen. May just be some imbalance from the cleansing. Licorice root tea may help and eat some good salt every day. Sip your water but don't drink too little. Kathy walou@... wrote: Kathy, sorry, hit send button too soon. No, I haven't had my adrenals checked. What type of test is required for that? .....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 , I realize that without the processed food that most of the country uses, my salt intake is limited---therefore I try very hard to remember to add salt to the food that I eat. I use sea salt, but not celtic. will remedy that tomorrow. Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 , you asked Why the fast? It was the suggestion of my Dr. who felt I was toxic. The original mixture called for 1 T. of maple syrup --- I cut it in half. Over a period of about 6 years, I had lost 75 lbs. --slowly, but steadily. The past two years I have remained at a stand still, I haven't gained, but no loss. I still need to lose about 30 or 40 lbs and she thought this cleanse might jump start the weight loss. As a heart patient--I really need to get it off. .... Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 In that case you have to adjust your diet. Obviously, the cleanse isn't good for you. ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com RE: Sodium imbalance * , you asked Why the fast? It was the suggestion of my Dr. who felt I was toxic. The original mixture called for 1 T. of maple syrup --- I cut it in half. Over a period of about 6 years, I had lost 75 lbs. --slowly, but steadily. The past two years I have remained at a stand still, I haven't gained, but no loss. I still need to lose about 30 or 40 lbs and she thought this cleanse might jump start the weight loss. As a heart patient--I really need to get it off. .... Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 My chiropractor had me do a test for my adrenals which involved sending a saliva sample to a lab. I think he understood what was going on better than the endocrinologist did. The chiropractor gave me some supplements for my adrenals (after muscle testing to determine which ones I needed) which helped a lot. B Re: Sodium imbalance An endocronologist is who would test the adrenals. Not sure what the test involves. It would not be common for the adrenals to be shut down but it can happen. May just be some imbalance from the cleansing. Licorice root tea may help and eat some good salt every day. Sip your water but don't drink too little. Kathy walou@... wrote: Kathy, sorry, hit send button too soon. No, I haven't had my adrenals checked. What type of test is required for that? ....Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 , I wish to thank you for your help with my sodium problem. I drank two bottles of the Biotta Celery Juice over the weekend and today's blood test showed my sodium to be in the normal range.---but was called back for a re-draw as my potassium was too high. It must have been a lab error --- I just got word that the new test had it high but still within the safe range. Thanks also to Kathy, , and Tamara for your help. I really appreciated it. ...Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 You are welcome Wanda! Remember that potassium depletes sodium and vice versa. That is why carrot/celery juice is so much prescribed. ABO Specifics Inc. - http://www.foodforyourblood.com RE: Sodium imbalance , I wish to thank you for your help with my sodium problem. I drank two bottles of the Biotta Celery Juice over the weekend and today's blood test showed my sodium to be in the normal range.---but was called back for a re-draw as my potassium was too high. It must have been a lab error --- I just got word that the new test had it high but still within the safe range. Thanks also to Kathy, , and Tamara for your help. I really appreciated it. ...Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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