Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 You've been busy, .... how did you come out on the tests yourself? Topper () On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:24:42 -0000 "" writes: In Dr. 's book, Adrenal Fatigue , he lists 3 tests you can do at home to help determine if you have Adrenal Fatigue (or Burned Out Adrenals, as Dr. S calls it). This might be helpful for those who can't afford a Cortisol test. Test #1: Iris Contraction Test Equipment required: chair, small flashlight, mirror, a watch (with a second hand), and a dark room. In a darkened room, sit in a chair in front of a mirror. Holding the flashlight at the side of your head, shine it across one eye (not into the eye). Watch what happens in the mirror. You should see your pupil contract immediately after the light hits the eye. The pupil will normally stay contracted, but if you have adrenal fatigue, the pupil won't be able to hold its contraction and will dilate. This dilation will take place within 2 minutes and last for about 30-45 seconds before it contracts again. Time how long the dilation lasts and record it along with the date. Retest monthly as it serves as an indicator of recovery. Test #2: Blood Pressure Test If your blood pressure drops when you stand up from a lying position, this almost always indicates low adrenals. This can be measured with a blood pressure gauge (a sphygmomanometer), which you can buy at a drug store. Make sure to purchase the type that doesn't require a stethoscope to take your blood pressure. Make sure to do this test when you are well hydrated or it could give you a false positive. Lie down quietly for about 10 minutes, then take your blood pressure (while still lying down). Then stand up and measure your blood pressure immediately upon standing. Normally blood pressure will rise 10-20mmHg from standing up. If your blood pressure drops, you likely have adrenal fatigue. The more severe the drop, the more severe the adrenal fatigue. Test #3: Sergent's White Line This is only present in about 40% of people with Adrenal Fatigue, but if the test is positive, it's a "slam dunk" confirmation. With a ballpoint pen, take the cap end of the pen and lightly stroke the skin on your abdomen, making a mark about 6" long. Within a few seconds, a line should appear. In a normal reaction, the mark is initially white, but reddens within a few seconds. If you have Adrenal Fatigue, the line will stay white for about 2 minutes and will also widen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 I passed each test ok. I guess I don't have Adrenal Fatigue. Back to the drawing board. gary > You've been busy, .... how did you come out on the tests yourself? > > Topper () > > On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:24:42 -0000 " " <garyland@y...> writes: > > In Dr. 's book, Adrenal Fatigue , he lists 3 tests you can do > at home to help determine if you have Adrenal Fatigue (or Burned Out > Adrenals, as Dr. S calls it). This might be helpful for those who > can't afford a Cortisol test. > > Test #1: Iris Contraction Test > Equipment required: chair, small flashlight, mirror, a watch (with a > second hand), and a dark room. > > In a darkened room, sit in a chair in front of a mirror. Holding the > flashlight at the side of your head, shine it across one eye (not > into the eye). Watch what happens in the mirror. > > You should see your pupil contract immediately after the light hits > the eye. The pupil will normally stay contracted, but if you have > adrenal fatigue, the pupil won't be able to hold its contraction and > will dilate. This dilation will take place within 2 minutes and last > for about 30-45 seconds before it contracts again. Time how long the > dilation lasts and record it along with the date. Retest monthly as > it serves as an indicator of recovery. > > Test #2: Blood Pressure Test > If your blood pressure drops when you stand up from a lying position, > this almost always indicates low adrenals. This can be measured with > a blood pressure gauge (a sphygmomanometer), which you can buy at a > drug store. Make sure to purchase the type that doesn't require a > stethoscope to take your blood pressure. > > Make sure to do this test when you are well hydrated or it could give > you a false positive. Lie down quietly for about 10 minutes, then > take your blood pressure (while still lying down). Then stand up and > measure your blood pressure immediately upon standing. Normally blood > pressure will rise 10-20mmHg from standing up. If your blood pressure > drops, you likely have adrenal fatigue. The more severe the drop, the > more severe the adrenal fatigue. > > Test #3: Sergent's White Line > This is only present in about 40% of people with Adrenal Fatigue, but > if the test is positive, it's a " slam dunk " confirmation. > > With a ballpoint pen, take the cap end of the pen and lightly stroke > the skin on your abdomen, making a mark about 6 " long. Within a few > seconds, a line should appear. In a normal reaction, the mark is > initially white, but reddens within a few seconds. If you have > Adrenal Fatigue, the line will stay white for about 2 minutes and > will also widen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 My normal temp for my whole life has been 98.0. For the last few years it is about 97.1 in the early morning to about 97.9 in the afternoon. gary > It was worth a shot... there is something that we are missing.... > > How are your basals.... do they fluctuate... stay pretty steady.... show > you hyper... hypo? > > Topper () > > On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 01:37:31 -0000 " " <garyland@y...> writes: > > I passed each test ok. I guess I don't have Adrenal Fatigue. Back to > the drawing board. > > gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 My normal temp for my whole life has been 98.0. For the last few years it is about 97.1 in the early morning to about 97.9 in the afternoon. gary > It was worth a shot... there is something that we are missing.... > > How are your basals.... do they fluctuate... stay pretty steady.... show > you hyper... hypo? > > Topper () > > On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 01:37:31 -0000 " " <garyland@y...> writes: > > I passed each test ok. I guess I don't have Adrenal Fatigue. Back to > the drawing board. > > gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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