Aldosterone

[Guest guest]

I did the apple cider vinegar for a while . however the vile taste is off

putting, so to get through it, I took someone up on their recommendation to

put it in lukewarm fruit tea and then drink it. That worked for me and I

was able to stick with it, but I drink less tea in the summer, so I tend not

to drink it in the summer. I also used it as a vinaigrette. In addition to

helping with stomach acid issues, I noticed some small general improvement

with pain and energy back in the days when I had limited access to

nutritional supplements. I also believe it helped with my psoriasis and

baldness problem. I also applied it topically for about a year before every

daily shower when I had psoriasis everywhere. I don't have any now and I

started to grow hair for the first time a few months ago.

I do not know where I found it, but about three months before I found your

site, I found a source in which the person recommended rotating on DHEA

(mornings) and melatonin (bedtime). I did this on off pattern for about 8

weeks. I tried it and definitely notices that I had more energy. I also

was able to go to sleep and sleep the whole night through. Unfortunately, I

took a plane to the east coast during a heat wave and got sick and lost my

sleep schedule. I just started again last week. While my sleep pattern is

the regular yet, I do not wake up as much and I am sleeping more hours. So

I'm hopeful it will be as effective this time. If I locate where I found

this I will post it.

None of these approaches has helped me with my weight issues. If fact, they

are worse, even though most of the time I do not have much of an appetite

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Ken

Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 10:41 PM

Subject: Aldosterone

Ok, some preliminary notes:

" Aldosterone is a hormone that causes the tubules of the kidneys to

retain sodium and water. This increases the volume of fluid in the

body, and drives blood pressure up. "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldosterone

which goes on to cite:

* " by increased plasma angiotensin II, ACTH, or potassium levels, "

* " by plasma acidosis. "

Plasma acidosis -- is an interesting one, because pH and CFIDS has

been discussed for a long time. I remember some breathing techniques

were recommened to induce a change of pH. One recommendation is Apple

cider vinegar (1 tspn) can be taken 1/2 hour before meals to activate

digestive acid.

" DHEA replacement in 's disease is controversial--with some

studies finding positive effects such as lessened fatigue and

improved mood; and other studies finding no effects. "

" Individuals who have a condition known as 's disease or

primary adrenocortical insufficiency do not produce enough of the

adrenal steroids--including DHEA "

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,551934%

<http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/HerbsWho/0,3923,551934%25>

7CDHEA,00.html

" (DHEA) in adrenal failure have shown inconsistent benefit "

PMID: 18363515 (2008)

" Our study confirms that DHEA may be beneficial for female patients

with hypoadrenalism, mainly in restoring androgen levels. " PMID:

15636426

* Licorice (Glycyrrhiza) or GA

Primary hyperaldosteronism] (too much)

" The first step is to eliminate the absorption of liquorice,

alkaline compounds or diuretics. " PMID: 11767370

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" These results provide direct clinical support for the hypothesis

that GA induces an inhibition of the activity of 11 beta-

dehydrogenase, resulting in a blockade in the conversion of cortisol

to cortisone. " PMID: 2161425

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[Guest guest]

Potassium balance:

http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/internalmed/nephro/webpages/Part_D.htm

with interesting relationships of K to insulin, thirst and polyuria -

[seen in low K and insulin resistance leading toward diabetes 2,

polyuria leading to even lower K from increased excretion].

Article alao has a detailed list of causes of hypokalemia and

hyperkalemia.

See 2.a.1) for more on Aldosterone.

Excerpt:

" In the absence of aldosterone, body potassium content and

plasma K are increased due to decrease in renal excretion of

potassium.

In the presence of excess aldosterone, both total body

K and plasma K are decreased. "

Note: I've largely noticed potassium balance being an issue

1) in insulin resistance, especially on overweight postmenopausal

women who are not eating enough high potassium foods such as

vegetables and fruits. Vegetables lose up to half of their

potassium in cooking. When estrogen goes very low postmeno,

glucose goes up, abdominal girth also results. Older CFS

persons may find themselves in this boat. Also 2) in

low cortisol where the person needs celtic salt to balance

potassium. Sometimes a person needs both celtic salt and

more potassium.

Foods are the best sources of potassium.

Potassium supplements need to be phased in slowly if needed,

which is likely why most K supps on the market today are in

99 mg tablets, so people don't overdo it at the outset.

Vitamin Shoppe makes an Effervescent C that

has about 400 mg potassium and 1000 mcg chromium chloride -

nice product for persons with insulin resistance.

Carol W.

willis_protocols

[Guest guest]

serum test needs to be performed in order to decide whether one needs it or

not. One person at another list reported that he had normal serum sodium

potassium ratio but his aldosterone came out to be very low.

bw

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Aldosterone

> Ok, some preliminary notes:

>

> " Aldosterone is a hormone that causes the tubules of the kidneys to

> retain sodium and water. This increases the volume of fluid in the

> body, and drives blood pressure up. "

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldosterone

>

[Guest guest]

Can anyone tell me if there's any info in the files section about how to take

sea salt and how much how often etc for low aldosterone?

I don't know whether I have a problem with it and can't afford a test but was

thinking of trying to add salt water in each day as I'm always craving salt. I

just don't seem to have improved as much as I feel I should on Isocort alone and

with the addition of not being able to take HC am trying to go the " natural "

route.

Wondering if the presence of daily headaches could be related to aldosterone.

Also another quick question - does anyone know if dry eyes can be a symptom of

female hormone imbalance specifically low progesterone as I've noticed that I

only get very dry eyes at the end of my period for a week or so?

Thanks!

Hannah

[Guest guest]

What other symptoms are you experiencing besides the salt cravings? Are you

having tingling in your arms or legs, fingers?

With the dry eyes, is this something new that has come up or have you changed

environments? When people in the states move to the Southwest, they often

develope dry eye because the air is so dry.

Aldosterone helps to balance the salt in the body. But if too much salt is

leaving through the urine, the body reacts. This would be the reason for low

moisture in the body. Salt is the number one top ingredient on all protocols.

I'm wondering why you haven't been taking unprocessed salt from the beginning?

For Aldosterone:

1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon twice a day to help raise and correct Aldosterone

levels. Must be only unrefined/unprocessed salt.

Dry eye can also be a result of estrogen/progesterone inbalance, and it can also

be a result of just aging, period. Years ago my eye doctor suggested that I use

the eye lubricant every night before I go to bed. She said it's great for your

eyes and corrects a lot of stuff in there....I didn't have dry eye, but I do

that every night and have for decades. Eyes take a lot of beating.....they need

the *spa* time.

Cheers, JOT