Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Your adrenal function looks really low. I would suggest getting the 4X saliva cortisol testing done, btu you would need ot go off the adrenal glandulars for at least 2 weeks for accurate testing. But wiht what oyu have you NEED some cortisol help. I have not found the herbals and natural remedies to be very much help. Most people simply need more cortisol. And I have to question her use of potassium in a person with adrenal faigue, most people wiht weak adrenals need sea salt as their sodium levels will drop and taking potassium when you already most liekly have loiwish sodium levels is a recipe for disaster. Have you had thyroid antibodioes tested? If not that would be essential. Especially taking iodine supplements.They can activate thyroid antobodies. and with Epstein Barr you are a prime candidate for Hashimoto's Autoimmune thyroid dsease. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thank you for taking the time to go through this. I was wondering if you had any links so I can print them out and take them to my doc when I go? Thanks, > > Your adrenal function looks really low. I would suggest getting the 4X > saliva cortisol testing done, btu you would need ot go off the adrenal > glandulars for at least 2 weeks for accurate testing. But wiht what oyu > have you NEED some cortisol help. I have not found the herbals and > natural remedies to be very much help. Most people simply need more > cortisol. And I have to question her use of potassium in a person with > adrenal faigue, most people wiht weak adrenals need sea salt as their > sodium levels will drop and taking potassium when you already most > liekly have loiwish sodium levels is a recipe for disaster. Have you had > thyroid antibodioes tested? If not that would be essential. Especially > taking iodine supplements.They can activate thyroid antobodies. and with > Epstein Barr you are a prime candidate for Hashimoto's Autoimmune > thyroid dsease. > > -- > Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV > > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 , What does your diet consist of? Linn > > Hello everyone, > > I am new and would love some feedback on my situation. I am 29, > nursing a 16 month old, and currently under the care of an ND and an > Osteopath. I have adrenal fatigue, anemia, hypoglycemic, have > somewhat low T3, epstein barr levels of 387(yep, 387), and lots of > other things including terrible TMJ. I wish my adrenal test was a 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 , Try losing the whey powder for a little while and see if you feel better. Protein powders are highly processed foods. Maybe substitute some almond meal, that gives you real protein and a good fat. What do you eat on the toast? What kind of mayo do you use? What are the ingredients in the veggie chips? In particular what kind of oil is used? You might try adding in some more good fats. Do you like coconut? Fresh coconut or dried coconut (unsweetened) with some nuts makes a great snack. While nursing you need to make sure that you and the baby are getting enough fats and especially to make sure that they are good fats. Your body will give the baby what it needs and leave you lacking. I'd add in some good green veggies also. Have you ever tried Bieler's Broth? Great for adrenals and no problem for the baby. Also ask your ND about raw goat's milk kefir to use while you're nursing. Linn > > My diet is mostly wheat and dairy free. I eat a smoothie for > breakfast of blueberries, why powder, greens powder, rice and almond > milk, with a piece of ezekiel toast or rice toast. Lunch is usually > a sandwich on ezekiel(turkey, mayo, lettuce, avocado and tomato), > with some vege chips. Or eggs and toast. And dinner is usually > chicken and veges, steak and veges, or brown rice pasta. I snack on > nuts and fruit. I know I need some imrovement but dunno where to > start. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 , Try losing the whey powder for a little while and see if you feel better. Protein powders are highly processed foods. Maybe substitute some almond meal, that gives you real protein and a good fat. What do you eat on the toast? What kind of mayo do you use? What are the ingredients in the veggie chips? In particular what kind of oil is used? You might try adding in some more good fats. Do you like coconut? Fresh coconut or dried coconut (unsweetened) with some nuts makes a great snack. While nursing you need to make sure that you and the baby are getting enough fats and especially to make sure that they are good fats. Your body will give the baby what it needs and leave you lacking. I'd add in some good green veggies also. Have you ever tried Bieler's Broth? Great for adrenals and no problem for the baby. Also ask your ND about raw goat's milk kefir to use while you're nursing. Linn > > My diet is mostly wheat and dairy free. I eat a smoothie for > breakfast of blueberries, why powder, greens powder, rice and almond > milk, with a piece of ezekiel toast or rice toast. Lunch is usually > a sandwich on ezekiel(turkey, mayo, lettuce, avocado and tomato), > with some vege chips. Or eggs and toast. And dinner is usually > chicken and veges, steak and veges, or brown rice pasta. I snack on > nuts and fruit. I know I need some imrovement but dunno where to > start. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Linn, Do you have a source for raw goat milk that will ship? I have only been able to get organic raw cow's milk and cheese. I live in New Mexico. Kathleen > > , ....ask your ND about raw goat's milk kefir to use while you're nursing. > > Linn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I have been there many times. But no luck finding a raw milk supplier who will ship! I haven't checked back in a while, though. So I see there are others here into the raw milk. I think the grocery store stuff doesn't even qualify as food, it's so altered and denatured. It's so sad, really. Kathleen > > > > , > ...ask your ND about raw goat's milk kefir to use while you're nursing. > > > > Linn > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Now there's a thought, maybe I could just get my own personal goat!! Sure would beat having to drive into Houston to the Farmer's Market. Linn > > If you can get a doctor to prescribe raw goats milk even in > town you can have a small goat in the back yard, for medical reason. > > Grew up with a family in with a goat in the back yard since it was all one > of their children could tolerate. (150,00 people) We have a family > here with one in their yard for the same reason where > live now. (1,400 people) > > > > -- RE: Re: New and Looking For Advice > > Doesn't Organic Pastures based in California ship frozen product nationwide? > www.organicpastures.com > > It > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 http://www.whiteegretfarm.com/ Linn > > > > , > ...ask your ND about raw goat's milk kefir to use while you're nursing. > > > > Linn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Thanks for the advice. I was wondering about the protein powders and rice/almond milk. My ND said to use them but I saw on the WAP site not to. It's all so confusing. If I use almond meal(which is just ground up almonds right??), what would I use for the liquid? For the toast I use organic butter. And I use regular mayo, but was wondering what would be better? It has soybean oil. What do you recommend? I have some coconut oil but dunno how to use it. Thanks again, > > > > My diet is mostly wheat and dairy free. I eat a smoothie for > > breakfast of blueberries, why powder, greens powder, rice and almond > > milk, with a piece of ezekiel toast or rice toast. Lunch is usually > > a sandwich on ezekiel(turkey, mayo, lettuce, avocado and tomato), > > with some vege chips. Or eggs and toast. And dinner is usually > > chicken and veges, steak and veges, or brown rice pasta. I snack on > > nuts and fruit. I know I need some imrovement but dunno where to > > start. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 > > Thanks for the advice. I was wondering about the protein powders and > rice/almond milk. My ND said to use them but I saw on the WAP site > not to. It's all so confusing. If I use almond meal(which is just > ground up almonds right??), what would I use for the liquid? > For the toast I use organic butter. And I use regular mayo, but was > wondering what would be better? It has soybean oil. What do you > recommend? I have some coconut oil but dunno how to use it. > Thanks again, > > I don't know if this is still the case, but spectrum used to make an organic mayo w/o soy. I hate the stuff, so I don't ever buy it, but you might check your local health food store and see if it's still soy free. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Yes, it is soy free. I have it. > > > I don't know if this is still the case, but spectrum used to make an > organic mayo w/o soy. I hate the stuff, so I don't ever buy it, but > you might check your local health food store and see if it's still soy > free. > > 8) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 > > Yes, it is soy free. I have it. > > I may have to buy some for chicken salad or something. Gawd do I hate mayo. But on rare occasions a recipe calls for it and I really don't want to use my husband's soy filled crap. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 For liquid in smoothies or shakes you can use coconut or almond milk if you're avoiding dairy, or you might try adding in some kefir, but you have to hand mix kefir or you destroy the beneficial bacteria. Regular mayo is just about as bad for you as margarine is, especially made with soybean oil. I make mayo from scratch, but there are a few organic mayos that are made with better ingredients. Regular mayo is like liquid formica in your body. You can use coconut oil in smoothies also. Coconut cream is even tastier. Linn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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