Re: DDI Hair Test Results-Help/Adrenal/Thyroid issue - Jan

[Guest guest]

Jan,

I have not used HC or Armour for my adrenals/thyroid. I use

mainly ashwagandha, as well as some licorice and ginseng.

Ashwagandha is really great for me, and it supports the thyroid

as well. It also supports immune function, which I needed (but

may cause problems if you have autoimmune issues).

My impression is you have to read up on these and try them to

see what works for you. Some people find ashwagandha too

stimulating, but it works great for me. Licorice can worsen MCS

symptoms. Some people benefit most from HC, but I just can't

tolerate steroids even in low doses.

I take lots of B5 and C, and Biotics ADHS to help my adrenal

function. And I get acupuncture treatments which have greatly

improved my overall hormonal situation.

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> > > >

> > > > The following is the result of my most recent hairtest.

> Previous

> > > > test results were posted if anyone cares to compare the

> results

> > to

> > > > these. Comments and help with interpretation appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks,Gladioli

> > > >

> > > > DDI Hair Elements Test. Have Adrenal Hypofunction, Thyroid

> > > > Hypofuncition, Severe MCS, IBD.

> > > >

> > > > Taking hydrocortisone, armour, on SCD diet, chelation w/ALA

> > since

> > > > October 2005 using 25mg and Andy's dosing schedule. (could not

> > > > tolerate DMPS or DMSA at any dose) Difficulty doing labs

> because

> > end

> > > > up with 2-3 months of numbness/tingling/pain radiating from

> > > > venipuncture site, so do labs only if absolutely necessary.

> > > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

> Ashwagandha is really great for me, and it supports the thyroid

> as well. It also supports immune function, which I needed (but

> may cause problems if you have autoimmune issues).

Dang it. So ashwagandha wouldn't be good for Hashimoto's thyroid

problems? I just ordered some.

Nell