Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Patty - No worries, I totally understand. Just write when you have time.....I am sure you have alot better information than I am finding and honestly, half of it confuses me sometimes because it is contradicting.......lol Love, Beth Re: Patty - thyroid/adrenals Hi Beth!I promise I will get back to you! I just got back from a 2 day convention and my mind is a swirl of activity--so much excitement going on! (My husband also just opened another new business today, so my life is definitely in hyper-mode. I have to pray for sanity through all these changes....) !I definitely will be responding though....I apologize sincerely to anyone who has written to me and I have not responded... please write me personally if you've had a question that's been overlooked. Just give me a day or two to recover!Patty>> Patty, I just got the results back from my second hair analysis and > my ND went over them pretty well with me. I just had a few > questions/concerns and I was hoping you could maybe explain them a > little better or more clearly to me. > > First of all, he beleives I am in extreme Adrenal Burnout. As he > put it with a smile "how are there any lights left on my Christmas > tee". He honestly asked how I get out of bed every morning and > function the way I do. I am assuming he feels it is pretty bad. > However, I know there is a very close relationship between the > adrenal and thyroid. He said at this point, he is not real > concerned with my thyroid but it is definately something to keep an > eye on over the next year or so. I have had trouble losing weight > since I had my first child and actually, had gained about 10 pounds > within 6 months before I even got pregnant. I am wondering if this > is a condition I have had for several years and the implants/surgery > just threw me overboard. Also, he recommended some diet changes as > far as avoiding sugar and simple carbs. He recommended I try to > exercise about 30 mins. 3 times a week. He also gave me a > homeopathic formula (drops) for adrenal support. I honestly do not > feel as bad as he said my results looked. Yes, I am tired and > fatigued most days but I do ok. I do have headaches and mood swings > pretty bad. I also have some dizziness/memory problems back > (although not as bad). I know it has been worse the past week or > so. Almost like I am in a flare up or something. He thinks this is > what is causing my dizziness. Any suggestions besides sleep and > avoiding stress you think may help with this healing process? As > far as sleep, well that is just not going to happen. Not with my > two boys and my hubby overseas.... .I will have to find another way > to heal besides more sleep....... lol> > Ok, also, he was pretty concerned about my calcium/magnesium ratio. > It 10.22/1 and my low sodium/potassium ratio of 2.00/1. He feels > this is why I have my digestion problems and is treating me for > Candida even though my digestion has greatly improved.> > He also feel that due to my low sodium/potassium, I have > catabolism. He thinks this is what is slowing down my metabolism. > He feels this may also be what is causing some inflammation of the > joints. He also feels if I can get my potassium up, it will greatly > help my adrenals. > > I have a very nice types out report that explains things VERY > nicely, I feel like I am rambling on about this so if any other info > would be helpful, I do have some more in-depth info on this test. > However, I guess I am just wondering about my adrenals/thyroid. I am > on a homeopathic for Zinc although, I am not sure exactly what this > is suppose to do. He feels if I can get some of the mineral > inbalances under control, other things will improve themselves. > What are you thoughts?> > I just purchased a book called The Thyroid Solution. It seems to > have alot of wonderful info in it to understand the who thyoid > process. I have also read where infrared sauna's are believed to be > a good benefit for adrenal problems. Right now he just feels I am > in adrenal burnout and it is causing stress on my thyroid. He > believes if I can get my adrenals under control, my thyroid should > also be ok. > > What are your thoughts on all of this???> > Love,> Beth> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Patty - No worries, I totally understand. Just write when you have time.....I am sure you have alot better information than I am finding and honestly, half of it confuses me sometimes because it is contradicting.......lol Love, Beth Re: Patty - thyroid/adrenals Hi Beth!I promise I will get back to you! I just got back from a 2 day convention and my mind is a swirl of activity--so much excitement going on! (My husband also just opened another new business today, so my life is definitely in hyper-mode. I have to pray for sanity through all these changes....) !I definitely will be responding though....I apologize sincerely to anyone who has written to me and I have not responded... please write me personally if you've had a question that's been overlooked. Just give me a day or two to recover!Patty>> Patty, I just got the results back from my second hair analysis and > my ND went over them pretty well with me. I just had a few > questions/concerns and I was hoping you could maybe explain them a > little better or more clearly to me. > > First of all, he beleives I am in extreme Adrenal Burnout. As he > put it with a smile "how are there any lights left on my Christmas > tee". He honestly asked how I get out of bed every morning and > function the way I do. I am assuming he feels it is pretty bad. > However, I know there is a very close relationship between the > adrenal and thyroid. He said at this point, he is not real > concerned with my thyroid but it is definately something to keep an > eye on over the next year or so. I have had trouble losing weight > since I had my first child and actually, had gained about 10 pounds > within 6 months before I even got pregnant. I am wondering if this > is a condition I have had for several years and the implants/surgery > just threw me overboard. Also, he recommended some diet changes as > far as avoiding sugar and simple carbs. He recommended I try to > exercise about 30 mins. 3 times a week. He also gave me a > homeopathic formula (drops) for adrenal support. I honestly do not > feel as bad as he said my results looked. Yes, I am tired and > fatigued most days but I do ok. I do have headaches and mood swings > pretty bad. I also have some dizziness/memory problems back > (although not as bad). I know it has been worse the past week or > so. Almost like I am in a flare up or something. He thinks this is > what is causing my dizziness. Any suggestions besides sleep and > avoiding stress you think may help with this healing process? As > far as sleep, well that is just not going to happen. Not with my > two boys and my hubby overseas.... .I will have to find another way > to heal besides more sleep....... lol> > Ok, also, he was pretty concerned about my calcium/magnesium ratio. > It 10.22/1 and my low sodium/potassium ratio of 2.00/1. He feels > this is why I have my digestion problems and is treating me for > Candida even though my digestion has greatly improved.> > He also feel that due to my low sodium/potassium, I have > catabolism. He thinks this is what is slowing down my metabolism. > He feels this may also be what is causing some inflammation of the > joints. He also feels if I can get my potassium up, it will greatly > help my adrenals. > > I have a very nice types out report that explains things VERY > nicely, I feel like I am rambling on about this so if any other info > would be helpful, I do have some more in-depth info on this test. > However, I guess I am just wondering about my adrenals/thyroid. I am > on a homeopathic for Zinc although, I am not sure exactly what this > is suppose to do. He feels if I can get some of the mineral > inbalances under control, other things will improve themselves. > What are you thoughts?> > I just purchased a book called The Thyroid Solution. It seems to > have alot of wonderful info in it to understand the who thyoid > process. I have also read where infrared sauna's are believed to be > a good benefit for adrenal problems. Right now he just feels I am > in adrenal burnout and it is causing stress on my thyroid. He > believes if I can get my adrenals under control, my thyroid should > also be ok. > > What are your thoughts on all of this???> > Love,> Beth> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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