Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Posted September 12, 2008 I don't remember the nos. but yes my saliva testing showed low level cortisol in the morning. and my 24 hr urine shows that I am dumping cortisol at night. I took licorice for a very long time but now I can't take it. I don't know what else should I do for adrenals???? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks in advance!!!! Sunny > > > > > > Hi Sunny, > > > > > > If you are producing also a lot of urine, that is likely to be a > > > pituitary problem. The pituitary gland produces a hormone > > > -vasopressin- which tells your kidneys to concentrate urine. > Often the > > > pituitary gland does not work properly due to mercury toxicity. > The > > > condition is called diabetes insipidus. > > > > > > ALA chelation should improve this condition. I suffered it before > and > > > now the problem seems to be fixed, but you have to be patient. > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello All - I have done 4 rounds of DMSA but taken a break due > to > > > > personal reasons. Recently I have developed frequent urination > problem > > > > at night. Every 2 1/2hrs I go to the restroom and then find it > > > > difficult to fall sleep. Please help!!!! > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance!!! > > > > Sunny > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Posted September 14, 2008 thanks for your input!!!! I'll definitely try using AShwaganda. I tried using Isocort but I felt kind of sick after taking it, my eyes were red from the corner and I didn't feel any good either. I am very sensitive to soy, do you any brand of vitamin E which is soy free? Thanks in advance!!! Sunny > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > I took licorice for a very long time but now I > > can't take it. I don't know what else should I do for adrenals???? > > Please let me know if you have any suggestions. > > ============Supplements: that are beneficial for the adrenal glands are > vitamin C (2000mg/day), vitamin E (800-1000IU/day, B-vitamins 100mg/day of > each in divided doses, especially pantothenic acid - B5 500mg twice a day, > B6, and Biotin 2000mcg twice a day), magnesium aspartate/chloride (500mg/day > in divided doses), calcium, and trace minerals such as zinc, molybdenum, > chromium, and selenium > > ~ Herbs: Ginseng and ashwagandha support the adrenals by stimulating them to > produce all of the hormones. Licorice works in a different manner, by > inducing a cortisol-retaining effect which slows clearance of cortisol and > increases its effects. It also helps to activate aldosterone receptors > Because ginseng boosts the adrenals it is not always the best thing for > fatigued adrenals. You do not want to push already tired glands. For this > reason licorice is often the 'softer' option. > > Licorice and ginseng should only be used about 2 weeks of the month to > maintain their effect long-term. Licorice can be helpful in boosting adrenal > function, because it helps the body retain more of its cortisol. These would > give you adrenal support taken long-term if you were not going to do > anything else. You DO NOT usually need licorice and ginseng if you are going > to take Isocort (desiccated adrenal gland) or Hydrocortisone (synthetic > cortisol). > Ashwagandha is particularly good for combined hypothyroid and adrenal > problems and it helps both simultaneously. Take 1000mg the first week, > 2000mg the second week and 3000mg the third week and stay at this dose if it > works for you. > > Hope you find something here to help your adrenals, Sunny > Kai > > > Thanks in advance!!!! > > > > Sunny > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote
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