Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 There is also one made from bovine......... shirley RE: Re: adrenal Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Oop's! Just when I thought I was starting to learn something! I must have misread the one post .... RE: Re: adrenal No, Armour is made only from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: Shirley White [mailto:docwhite@...] There is also one made from bovine......... shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Valarie Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency SYMPTOMS Fatigue, tiredness Mental depression Dizziness, especially upon standing Weight loss and/or loss of appetite May crave salt Change in skin pigment: Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have either darkening or lightening of skin Loss of sexual drive Impotence in men Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises Voice weakness this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year now. NO doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have the skin pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this is the first list that indicates loss of period. until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she suffered adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems---(those symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in blood tests first). she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her adrenals, but right away her health issues are returning in less than a week. But we have no choice until we know what she should really be taking to get better. tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 adrenals are responsible for producing sex hormones, along with ovaries. My exhausted adrenals aren't producing any hormones. Gracia > Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency > > > SYMPTOMS > Fatigue, tiredness > Mental depression > Dizziness, especially upon standing > Weight loss and/or loss of appetite > May crave salt > Change in skin pigment: > Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have > either darkening or lightening of skin > Loss of sexual drive > Impotence in men > Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women > Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits > Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises > Voice weakness > > > this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal > insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my > daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year now. NO > doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have the skin > pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this is the > first list that indicates loss of period. > > until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she suffered > adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems---(those > symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in blood tests > first). > > she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her adrenals, > but right away her health issues are returning in less than a week. > But we have no choice until we know what she should really be taking > to get better. tina > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 you know this kills me to read this--because it's doctors that have scewed up treatments and diagnoises and we have to live with the repercussions. Today the school wrote me back, they found another doctor for my daughter to see, I just wonder if I am too late for her adrenals?? It's been a long time for her and I just don't know?? Can you give me any more info--like how long you were on t4 before you addressed your adrenals and what kind of steroids they gave you to fix it? and now you have to take what both t3 and t4 and still steroids?? I am so worried I am too late and all my daugher talks about is do you think I can have children some day???? I tell her not to worry about that now, just think about getting better!! > > adrenals are responsible for producing sex hormones, along with ovaries. > My exhausted adrenals aren't producing any hormones. > Gracia > > > > Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency > > > > > > SYMPTOMS > > Fatigue, tiredness > > Mental depression > > Dizziness, especially upon standing > > Weight loss and/or loss of appetite > > May crave salt > > Change in skin pigment: > > Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have > > either darkening or lightening of skin > > Loss of sexual drive > > Impotence in men > > Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women > > Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits > > Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises > > Voice weakness > > > > > > this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal > > insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my > > daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year now. NO > > doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have the skin > > pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this is the > > first list that indicates loss of period. > > > > until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she suffered > > adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems---(those > > symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in blood tests > > first). > > > > she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her adrenals, > > but right away her health issues are returning in less than a week. > > But we have no choice until we know what she should really be taking > > to get better. tina > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ADRENALS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Definition The adrenal glands, seated on top of each kidney, are part of the endocrine system, that is: the internally secreting or ductless glands which release their secretions directly into the blood stream. The adrenals, often referred to as the suprarenal, are the Creator's most intricate chemical factories. " It would take acres of chemical plants " to synthetically manufacture " the 50 odd hormones or hormone- like substances " produced by the adrenal glands. (Ratcliff, 1975, p. 69) Not only do these hormones control all the oxidation processes of the human body through the anterior pituitary body, but they regulate growth, mental balance, sexual development and maintenance, and a host of other phenomena... The adrenals, the pituitary, and the thyroid are functionally united comprising the adrenal system. THE ADRENALS ARE ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO LIFE. Symptoms 1. Licorice & the adrenals: Most hypoglycemics have problems feeding themselves, for they crave protein and sugar, yet these substances are wearing on the adrenals, which are often exhausted in hypoglycemics. You need to feed the adrenals with licorice root and hawthorne berries, the latter being said to produce natural adrenalin. You need to take high-quality protein, as in the nuts and seeds and legumes. Sprouted sunflower seeds, sprouted almonds, and chia seeds are all high-quality sources of protein. The other seeds and nuts are good as well. You can soak and low-heat legumes, particularly pinto beans, which are high in potassium and easily digested, for satisfying and long-lasting protein. Be sure that you eat plenty of vegetables, both raw and cooked, in preference to too many fruits, which can overload the system with sugar. When suffering with hypoglycemia, I devised a power-packed drink which helped every time. In a blender place a handful of soaked or sprouted almonds, a cup or two of water, a banana, some pineapple juice, a tablespoon of brewer's yeast, and a handful of chia seeds. Blend until the seeds thicken the drink. This is mild but very helpful in feeding high-vibration protein to the system. 2. 's Disease: When a person's adrenal glands become so exhausted that they simply do not function anymore, the condition is called 's disease, which is a terminal disease. It is characterized by blotchy pigment appearing suddenly on large parts of the body, intolerance to heat or cold, reduction in capacity for muscular work, weakness, inability to stand any stress or emotional excitement, whether positive or negative, sometimes nervous breakdown or even insanity, complete exhaustion, feeling that one is going to die, inability to digest food, and other similar symptoms. The synthetic cortisone is given to supply the need of the natural substance, but it produces complications, side effects and eventual disillusionment as it will not in any way heal the adrenals. 3. Sarsaparilla also contains cortin one of the hormones secreted by the adrenal glands. The body will die almost immediately if this hormone is stopped but if there is only a small or insufficient amount the body becomes easily ill and develops nervous depression and general weakness. So many maladies are related to adrenal weakness and exhaustion, including hypoglycemia, so people should take note if they are striving to rebuild their adrenals. Sarsaparilla may be able to help. 4. Cell Deterioration: Anytime a person has cell-deterioration, be it called by whatever name medical science can come up with, melanoma, carcinoma, malignant or benign, the adrenal function must be investigated...so that if there is some dysfunction, it can be remedied through diet and herbs. Herbal Aids 1. Dr. 's Adrenals Formula: (Adrenetone) Contains mullein, licorice, Siberian ginseng, gotu kola, hawthorne berries, cayenne, and Ginger. As this formula helps promote the correction of any imbalance in the adrenal gland it also compensates for any stress placed on the heart. In our monthly seminars with doctors, we are asked repeatedly - " What can be done for malfunctioning adrenal glands? " A larger and larger number of their patients are suffering from this problem. Because of so many requests for an aid to the adrenals, we formulated a group of herbs consisting of mullein and lobelia, Siberian Ginseng, Gotu Kola, licorice, Hawthorn berries, cayenne and ginger. ... I wish it noted that two of the important herbs recommended are mullein and lobelia. They are a natural pair to use in repair and rejuvenation of the glandular system. Also, the balance of each additional herb added. This formula for the adrenal glands has done much good, but it is, as we have explained frequently before, working on the effect. In addition to this, we must go to the cause--watch the diet, the liquid intake, remembering to use deep breathing exercises, and above all, keep a positive and good mental outlook on life. 2. Licorice: The steroidal content has also brought the herb into some prominence for healing and restoring the adrenal glands. About every five hours, the adrenals need some sort of nourishment in order to continue supplying strength to the body. If a meal or some other nourishment is not forthcoming, Licorice can supply the adrenals. The armies of the Great, mentioned above as carrying Licorice with them on their long marches for allaying thirst, also benefited from this strengthening agent to give them stamina and endurance--a far cry from today's chocolate candy bar, Dr. noted, which is given to the poor G.I. in the military. 3. Dr. 's Pancreas Formula: (Panc Tea) Dr. in speaking of why he developed the Pancreas Formula to help not only the pancreas, but other supporting glands. Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia involve the breakdown of the adrenal glands as well as the pancreas...As time went on, we found that some of our ailing pancreas patients, though the sugar and insulin problem was adjusted, would have problems with the pituitary, pineal or adrenal glands. We had not, at this time, taken the thought into our mind that the pancreas doesn't work alone, but is assisted by other glands. When the pancreas was healed, toxic burdens centered more, now, into the other glands. This was the time we added additional herbs to take care of these other glands--and since then they all are rejuvenated and healed together. The formula we have used for years, with success in all age groups from children to old aged patients is as follows: Cedar berries sixteen parts and one part of each of the following-- golden seal root, uva ursi, cayenne, licorice root and mullein. 4. Dr. 's Anti-Obese Formula: (CSK) Licorice is used here because it decreases the desire to overeat while it gives energy to the body. The licorice root actually feeds the adrenal glands. Every 5 hours or so, the adrenal glands need a " meal " , that is, some sort of nourishment. Many people try to fill this need by filling their intestines with empty calories. Licorice root provides this lift for the adrenals and thereby can sustain an individual's stamina without them having to eat a large meal for energy. 5. Juices for the Adrenals: Carrot & spinach, pineapple. Testimonials 1. LaDean , in a very interesting article on Licorice, explained the use of Licorice to build the adrenal glands. She noted that we call adrenal exhaustion hypoglycemia in today's modern world. Since we are so stressed at our modern pace of life, the adrenal glands become exhausted easily and frequently. " In hypoglycemia, where sugar is taken to give a stimulating lift in the hope of overcoming (stress), the problem is compounded as sugar leaches the Vitamin B and calcium, causing more stress, losing more potassium and body tone. The insulin is raised to an unnatural high to take care of the sugar, somehow extending past its needs and afterwards dropping to a new low, causing a low blood sugar called insulin shock (overdose of insulin). Immediately we take sugar to lift us up again and a vicious cycle has begun. Having found the herbs that act like cortisone (cortin hormone), I feel it is important for me to make this known " . 2. Poke: Malstrom tells of a young man from Salt Lake County who had been suffering from congestion of the lymphatic system for a period of time. It began from a cold that would not leave and developed into a period of tension in which he slept very little. This caused adrenal exhaustion and swollen lymph nodes over most of the body. He was listless, had no energy and could work only a few hours a day, but only inefficiently. Dr. Malstrom told him to take a mild fast, to use green drinks for a week or so and then only take raw root vegetables with the green drink and some seeds. After a time he could take some fruit. After three months of this strict regimen along with the use of Poke root and other herbs to clear the lymphatics, he got strong again and could live a normal life once more (Mal:196). Adrenals Newsletter Used by permission, taken from The Complete Writings of Dr. R. , CD ROM DISCLAIMER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Don't worry Tina, if I can get well, I am sure anyone can, especially a young one (I am 55). I never took T4 alone, I am sure I would have croaked on it. I need T3 bad and need to get it into my cells. I really love the Broda docs, they are so smart, and they use the 24 hr urine test from AAL labs which will give a good picture of where the problem lies. Cessation of periods can even be helped by thyroid meds alone. http//www.brodabarnes.org I am taking cortef 5mg 4X a day, low dose cortisol, bio-identical. There are very few doctors I feel safe with now. My life, my sisters' and my mother's life have been devastated by poor treatment. Gracia > you know this kills me to read this--because it's doctors that have > scewed up treatments and diagnoises and we have to live with the > repercussions. > > Today the school wrote me back, they found another doctor for my > daughter to see, I just wonder if I am too late for her adrenals?? > It's been a long time for her and I just don't know?? > > Can you give me any more info--like how long you were on t4 before > you addressed your adrenals and what kind of steroids they gave you > to fix it? and now you have to take what both t3 and t4 and still > steroids?? > > I am so worried I am too late and all my daugher talks about is do > you think I can have children some day???? I tell her not to worry > about that now, just think about getting better!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > adrenals are responsible for producing sex hormones, along with > ovaries. > > My exhausted adrenals aren't producing any hormones. > > Gracia > > > > > > > Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency > > > > > > > > > SYMPTOMS > > > Fatigue, tiredness > > > Mental depression > > > Dizziness, especially upon standing > > > Weight loss and/or loss of appetite > > > May crave salt > > > Change in skin pigment: > > > Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have > > > either darkening or lightening of skin > > > Loss of sexual drive > > > Impotence in men > > > Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women > > > Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits > > > Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises > > > Voice weakness > > > > > > > > > this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal > > > insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my > > > daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year now. > NO > > > doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have the > skin > > > pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this is > the > > > first list that indicates loss of period. > > > > > > until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she > suffered > > > adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems---(those > > > symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in blood > tests > > > first). > > > > > > she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her > adrenals, > > > but right away her health issues are returning in less than a > week. > > > But we have no choice until we know what she should really be > taking > > > to get better. tina > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 thanks so much for just listening to me---I had to just take the weekend off because I've been just going at this too long---but at least I am making progress. From one site it specifically stated T3 problems are from the adrenals---since she has no other type of hypo this makes sense in her situation. Our problems lied in the fact we could not find out why the periods stopped until we found it with adrenals--it's not typically with thyroid--not full blown stoppage. Even though it appears her adrenals are tired, not exhausted yet or she would not still be producing some female hormones and those numbers are low if you noticed on her test results---so this makes perfect sense here that it is her adrenals that are causing all her hypo problems. Now the situation is what should she take to get better?? She can't see a doctor till Sept. 15 when she is back at school---so I ordered the isocort---which would interfere with the testing---but I can't let her go untreated???? She will be home from the campsite Sept 4th-- -not long at all before she goes back to school. I wish she would stay home a quarter. I will have to really check her out before I can let her go back to school. UGGG > > > > > > adrenals are responsible for producing sex hormones, along with > > ovaries. > > > My exhausted adrenals aren't producing any hormones. > > > Gracia > > > > > > > > > > Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency > > > > > > > > > > > > SYMPTOMS > > > > Fatigue, tiredness > > > > Mental depression > > > > Dizziness, especially upon standing > > > > Weight loss and/or loss of appetite > > > > May crave salt > > > > Change in skin pigment: > > > > Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may have > > > > either darkening or lightening of skin > > > > Loss of sexual drive > > > > Impotence in men > > > > Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women > > > > Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits > > > > Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises > > > > Voice weakness > > > > > > > > > > > > this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal > > > > insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my > > > > daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year now. > > NO > > > > doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have the > > skin > > > > pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this is > > the > > > > first list that indicates loss of period. > > > > > > > > until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she > > suffered > > > > adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems--- (those > > > > symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in blood > > tests > > > > first). > > > > > > > > she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her > > adrenals, > > > > but right away her health issues are returning in less than a > > week. > > > > But we have no choice until we know what she should really be > > taking > > > > to get better. tina > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 She really might need Armour thyroid plus adrenal support, isocort or cortef---low adrenals and low thyroid just go together. You can't go by the standard thyroid tests. Mine and my mother's have always been " perfect " , maybe because all other adrenal hormones were low. There is some info about that, I will try to locate for you. Also people have reported that their periods came back on thyroid alone, but I think it's always good to support adrenals. Don't expect much from conventional docs---they say things like " adrenals have nothing to do with thyroid " even though all thyroid meds inserts say check adrenals before giving thyroid meds! Kinda funny, except not. One of my favorite sites is http://www.drlam.com Gracia > > > thanks so much for just listening to me---I had to just take the > weekend off because I've been just going at this too long---but at > least I am making progress. From one site it specifically stated T3 > problems are from the adrenals---since she has no other type of hypo > this makes sense in her situation. Our problems lied in the fact we > could not find out why the periods stopped until we found it with > adrenals--it's not typically with thyroid--not full blown stoppage. > > Even though it appears her adrenals are tired, not exhausted yet or > she would not still be producing some female hormones and those > numbers are low if you noticed on her test results---so this makes > perfect sense here that it is her adrenals that are causing all her > hypo problems. > > Now the situation is what should she take to get better?? She can't > see a doctor till Sept. 15 when she is back at school---so I ordered > the isocort---which would interfere with the testing---but I can't > let her go untreated???? She will be home from the campsite Sept 4th-- > -not long at all before she goes back to school. I wish she would > stay home a quarter. I will have to really check her out before I can > let her go back to school. > > UGGG > > > > > > > > > > > > > adrenals are responsible for producing sex hormones, along with > > > ovaries. > > > > My exhausted adrenals aren't producing any hormones. > > > > Gracia > > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: symptoms for adrenal insufficiency > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SYMPTOMS > > > > > Fatigue, tiredness > > > > > Mental depression > > > > > Dizziness, especially upon standing > > > > > Weight loss and/or loss of appetite > > > > > May crave salt > > > > > Change in skin pigment: > > > > > Depending on cause of adrenal insufficiency, may > have > > > > > either darkening or lightening of skin > > > > > Loss of sexual drive > > > > > Impotence in men > > > > > Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women > > > > > Loss of hair in pubic area and armpits > > > > > Increased sensitivity to smells, tastes, noises > > > > > Voice weakness > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > this list is the first time I found Amenorrhea on adrenal > > > > > insufficiency--this is what I have been searching for why my > > > > > daughter's periods stopped completely--it's been over a year > now. > > > NO > > > > > doctor could tell us why and here it is.---she does not have > the > > > skin > > > > > pigmentation problem, or some of the other symptoms but this > is > > > the > > > > > first list that indicates loss of period. > > > > > > > > > > until she is tested I won't know ---but it appears that she > > > suffered > > > > > adrenal problems first which led right into T3 problems--- > (those > > > > > symptoms which were much more pronounced and were seen in > blood > > > tests > > > > > first). > > > > > > > > > > she is off her cytomel now until she can get tested for her > > > adrenals, > > > > > but right away her health issues are returning in less than a > > > week. > > > > > But we have no choice until we know what she should really be > > > taking > > > > > to get better. tina > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 this is a very good site, (drlam.com) I have stumbled across it before, but you know how that is you see so many sometimes you don't dig enough to find the info you are really searching for!! So I am happy you told me to check it out further. I also ordered a book on adrenals. I have come across a few suggestions about taking adrenal support with armour and or T3--her t4 numbers were good but tsh was low (.46 last test in June)--so I don't know? But I'll start with the isocort and continue with the vitamins and see how she feels when she gets home. I would have to get armour from Europe if I can't get it from her new doctor. (and I will be surprised if I can find a doctor here that understands and is willing to really help) My biggest fear is how she is going to get through school this year? It's very demanding and she has to realize she has to totally stop doing everything and just concentrate on herself. if I just went on symptoms, for sure she has all of the problems of hypo with some adrenal problems as well--she is only missing the acne (I read about) but does get strange little growths on her forehead, sort of like a small cauliflower growth, they come and go. Kind of weird, does anyone else get these??? It would be interesting to know. thanks again for all the info!!!!! tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Re: adrenal this is a very good site, (drlam.com) I have stumbled across it before, but you know how that is you see so many sometimes you don't dig enough to find the info you are really searching for!! So I am happy you told me to check it out further. I also ordered a book on adrenals. I have come across a few suggestions about taking adrenal support with armour and or T3--her t4 numbers were good but tsh was low (.46 last test in June)--so I don't know? But I'll start with the isocort and continue with the vitamins and see how she feels when she gets home. I would have to get armour from Europe if I can't get it from her new doctor. (and I will be surprised if I can find a doctor here that understands and is willing to really help) My biggest fear is how she is going to get through school this year? It's very demanding and she has to realize she has to totally stop doing everything and just concentrate on herself. if I just went on symptoms, for sure she has all of the problems of hypo with some adrenal problems as well--she is only missing the acne (I read about) but does get strange little growths on her forehead, sort of like a small cauliflower growth, they come and go. Kind of weird, does anyone else get these??? It would be interesting to know. thanks again for all the info!!!!! tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Ha Ha sometimes I thinks she is a dodo too, but I believe it comes from cows too. Suzy RE: Re: adrenal Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 No, Armour is made only from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: Shirley White [mailto:docwhite@...] There is also one made from bovine......... shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: Valarie Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 From " Prescribing information " http://www.armourthyroid.com " Armour Thyroid for oral use is a natural preparation derived from porcine thyroid glands ... " Porcine means pig. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] Ha Ha sometimes I thinks she is a dodo too, but I believe it comes from cows too. Suzy ----- Original Message ----- From: Valarie Your doctor is a dodo. Armour is made from pigs. Val in Boulder, CO -----Original Message----- From: C. [mailto:suzy1@...] My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Well I am sure your doc is spot on. Most of them are brilliant. I take Armour and come to think of it, I am feeling like a mad cow. Gracia > My doctor said that you can get mad cow from armour, so far I don't think I will try it. Suzy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 The adrenals are two small glands located above the kidneys. These are often referred to as the " stress glands " because we could not survive stress without them. They give us the energy to escape danger, fight (verbally, psychologically, or physically), and generally survive the pressures of our lives. The downside is that too much of this activity erodes our health in insidious but very serious ways. Some physicians blame stress for most disease. Living in our stressor-filled world, it is not hard to see logic in that point of view. Each adrenal gland is composed of at least two separate functional entities. The inner part, or medulla, makes up 10% to 20% of the gland and secretes adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, substances called catecholamines. The outer part, (or cortex), makes up 80% to 90% of the gland and secretes adrenal steroids (cortisol, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) and aldosterone). Cortisol, DHEA and Adrenaline are the three adrenal stress hormones. The human adrenal gland does not secrete its steroid hormones at a constant level throughout the day. Rather, these hormones are released in a controlled manner, with the highest amount occurring in the morning and lowest at night. This is dictated by a 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm that sets the time frame for most of our function. A normal adrenal rhythm will produce correct amounts of the three adrenal stress hormones (cortisol, DHEA and adrenaline) at appropriate times during the day. An abnormal adrenal rhythm will influence many functions of the body. We'll talk about that further in Chapter II. [uP] Chapter II: Importance of the Adrenal Rhythm Abnormal adrenal rhythm can influence almost all functions of the body, including: Energy Production: Abnormal adrenal function can alter the ability of cells to make energy for activities of daily living. People who have a hard time getting up in the morning, and those who suffer from energy slumps during the day and may even feel tired all the time - often have abnormal adrenal rhythms. Muscle and Joint Function: Abnormal adrenal rhythms compromise tissue healing. Reduced tissue repair and increased tissue breakdown can lead to muscle and joint injury and chronic pain. Bone Health: The adrenal rhythm determines how well we build bone. If the night cortisol level is elevated, or the morning level is too high, our bones do not rebuild well and we are more prone to osteoporosis. Immune System Health: Various immune cells (white blood cells) cycle in and out of the spleen and bone marrow for special conditioning and possible nourishment and instructions. This immune system trafficking follows the cortisol cycle. So, if the cycle is disrupted, especially at night, the immune system is adversely affected. Sleep Quality: The ability to enter Rapid Eye Movement sleep cycles (REM), sometimes referred to as regenerative sleep, is impeded by high cortisol values at night and in the morning. MoodChronic lack of REM sleep can induce depression and reduce mental vitality and vigor. Skin Regeneration: Human skin regenerates mostly during the night. With higher night cortisol values, less skin regeneration takes place. So a normal cortisol rhythm is essential for optimal skin tone and health. Thyroid Function:The level of cortisol at the cell level controls thyroid hormone production. Quite often, hypothyroid symptoms such as fatigue and low body temperature are due to an adrenal maladaptation effecting dysfunction in the thyroid, rather than to the thyroid directly. This is why some people on thyroid medication (Thyroxin, Synthroid, etc.) see no change even after years of taking these drugs. There are other functions that are cortisol and DHEA dependent; the ones listed above are only some of them. [uP] Chapter III: Adrenal Testing To determine if you need an Adrenal Index Test (AIT), you can complete this simple on-line questionnaire. The score will assist you to gain insight into your own specific condition and help determine a course of action. Who can potentially benefit from adrenal testing and treatment? The Adrenal Index Test is most often ordered for individuals that suffer from: Chronic stress and stress related health problems Lack of vitality and energy Muscle and joint pain Migraine headaches Osteoporosis Sleep disturbances Poor memory Alcohol intolerance Stress maladaptation Low sex drive Low body temperature Low blood sugar [uP] Chapter IV: What is the Adrenal Index test? The Adrenal Index Test is a simple non-invasive saliva test, which can be performed wherever you are. Saliva is collected under real life conditions in the privacy of your own home. There are no stressful blood draws and no gallons of urine to carry around. With blood and urine testing, a number of borderline adrenal conditions are missed. Some conditions simply cannot be assessed by blood or urine tests. This is not the case with the AIT because it is a time- specific and real-life test. The Adrenal Index Test is a differentiator-type study, versus blood and urine tests, which are integrators. This is an important distinction because adrenal steroid activity is supposed to vary during the day with the circadian rhythm, variations to which blood and urine tests are insensitive. The Adrenal Index Test takes 'snapshots' of these variations, charting them and comparing them to normal values, as a function of time. Blood and urine tests, by their nature, cannot relate their results to the all-important time element imposed by the circadian rhythm. The AIT is an in depth test such that options for treatment are expanded many times (as much as 500%) over serum and urine test results. Take the AIT Assessment Right Now to determine if you would benefit from an AIT test! For further study, go to Stress Chapter V: Where does stress comes from? [uP] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 My doctor wanted to test me for adrenal malfuntion before I got pregnant..... my baby is 10 mos old and she said that she couldn't test me b/c I'm breastfeeding and all my hormones are out of whack, despite having normal and dependable menstruation. Is this true??? My gut tells me that I do have adrenal fatigue of some level.... any suggestions? _________________________________________________________________ Get 10MB of e-mail storage! Sign up for Hotmail Extra Storage. http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 That sounds right to me...breastfeeding makes it so you don't have a period...I can't think of all the hormones involved and I'm a nurse...shame on me...heheh...something like estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, Lutinizing Hormone...don't ask me what does what to who. Josh Re: adrenal My doctor wanted to test me for adrenal malfuntion before I got pregnant..... my baby is 10 mos old and she said that she couldn't test me b/c I'm breastfeeding and all my hormones are out of whack, despite having normal and dependable menstruation. Is this true??? My gut tells me that I do have adrenal fatigue of some level.... any suggestions? _________________________________________________________________ Get 10MB of e-mail storage! Sign up for Hotmail Extra Storage. http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi Josh, I am getting periods though every month..... Would those hormones you listed affect adrenal hormones? thanks ----Original Message Follows---- From: " Doeleman " <soundhlr@...> Reply-hypothyroidism <hypothyroidism > Subject: Re: adrenal Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 19:28:23 -1000 That sounds right to me...breastfeeding makes it so you don't have a period...I can't think of all the hormones involved and I'm a nurse...shame on me...heheh...something like estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin, Lutinizing Hormone...don't ask me what does what to who. Josh _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 How does hair analysis show adrenal fatigue? My son has been on a herb for adrenals, but I don't think it is working. He does have alot of sound sensitivity and gets frustrated easily. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 It would be shown by calcium and magnesium going one way, and sodium and potassium going the other way. On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 3:20 PM, rvh9418 <RVH9418@...> wrote: > How does hair analysis show adrenal fatigue? My son has been on a herb for > adrenals, but I don't think it is working. He does have alot of sound > sensitivity and gets frustrated easily. > > Thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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