Guest guest Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I saw that one as well; thanks for posting, ! I'd not seen that blog in the past and I'll be sure to follow it. pam Pam Charney pcharney@... > Agree Pam - the article I posted describes it as a " fake disease " > > > >> There is no such thing as adrenal fatigue. >> >> I'm also fairly certain that there is no current diagnostic category >> for " stressed out kidneys " . >> >> Regards, >> pam >> >> Pam Charney >> pcharney@... >> >> >> >> >> >>> low zinc levels reduces appetite, B complex, vit C, and magnesium >>> are low in the >>> stressed. The stressed out kidney wastes sodium and salt cravings >>> can be normal >>> - just drink water too. >>> >>> I think the new salt guidelines are so restrictive. The kidneys will >>> waste >>> sodium in many conditions including adrenal fatigue. Anyone who >>> works out and >>> sweats much needs to replace the losses with increased electrolytes >>> and water. >>> 1500 mg sodium is the lowest, 1-5th% intake of average American's >>> intake. These >>> nutrient guidelines were set by volunteer members of the Institute >>> of Medicine - >>> noble -yes - but I didn't see a dietitian among their new members >>> for the last >>> two years. Our Dietary Guidelines shouldn't be about marketing or >>> supplements. >>> We need to be careful with math - numbers can be life and death in >>> the body and >>> dietitians know that. >>> >>> R Vajda, R.D. >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> To: rd-usa >>> Sent: Mon, January 31, 2011 1:07:12 PM >>> Subject: Re: Adrenal gland fatigue >>> >>> http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?s=adrenal+fatigue >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Sheerin >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Everyone.... >>>> >>>> I need your help! Last summer I worked (successfully) with a 22-yo >>> female >>>> client (normal BMI) who wanted to improve her body composition but >>> who was, >>>> in my opinion, a borderline eating disorder client. We met several >>> times >>>> with a lot of success and have a good relationship, but I have not >>> seen her >>>> since September. Her family lives out of state for the winter, so >>> I just >>>> received this email is from her mother, seeking further advice: >>>> >>>> " She (client) was having some major anxiety and depression >>> problems, in >>>> late summer, and a homeopathic Dr. was recommended to us. It turns >>> out she >>>> has adrenal gland fatigue. Basically her cortisol levels were not >>> anywhere >>>> they needed to be, at any time of the day. Long story short, she >>> is taking >>>> DHEA, Inositol, and a botanical liquid that he makes at his >>> office, and >>>> liquid Licort. She has been taking these things since mid October, >>> and has >>>> improved in some aspects, but is still struggling with all the >>> aspects of >>>> this malady. At one point, in October, she lost her appetite, was >>> nauseated >>>> part of the time, and lost about 12# before some relief from the >>>> supplements, etc., kicked in. She has not lost any more weight, >>> and is >>>> working out 3 or 4 days a week now. She actually did not work out >>> for about >>>> a month because she felt so poorly. >>>> I am just wondering if you have any nutritional advice to go along >>> with the >>>> supplements she is taking. " >>>> >>>> Any thoughts?? Homeopathy is not something I am well versed in. >>>> >>>> Thanks so much! >>>> >>>> J. Sheerin, RD >>>> Traverse City, MI >>>> >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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