Re: Helping Adrenals/Fighting Hypoglycemia

[Guest guest]

I don't have anything to say about diet on this one. However, someone on

this message board mentioned the book " The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of

Youth " I can't remember what exactly they recommended it for (maybe

endocrine system in general?), but I read the book and started doing these

exercises, and feel it has helped tremendously. Stressful situations just

don't phase me like they used to - I think my adrenals are doing pretty well

now, and I feel GREAT. I think my adrenals had been shot for years.

If you're interested, I'd look at " Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth

Book 2 " by Kelder. It has fascinating info and lots of stories. The

descriptions of the exercises are more thorough than Book 1, and also

includes strength building exercises if you can't quite do the others yet.

I started at 3 repetitions of each, as it recommends - and am up to 9. You

work up to 21. It's easy to start because it only takes 5 minutes at first.

I am hooked.

-Linnea

----- Original Message -----

From: belscb <belscb@...>

< >

Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 4:01 PM

Subject: Helping Adrenals/Fighting Hypoglycemia

> Once again I will capitalize on the knowledge of everyone in this

> forum and ask a question. What specific foods are especially helpful

> for the adrenals? Beet Kvass? Coconut Oil? Liver? I am involved in a

> battle with hypoglycemia and think that this info will be of value.

> Another question would be, " What categories of foods help the

> adrenals? " Fermented veggies? Foods rich in saturated fat? Surely not

> grains of any kind or preparation. In general, are any foods that

> help the liver helpful to the adrenals? Also, if you happen to have

> any tips for getting rid of Hypoglycemia, I'm open. Thanks!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Check out maca --

http://www.wholeworldbotanicals.com/royalmaca.html --

helps rebalance the whole endocrine system.

Also various glandular extracts.

Don't rely on foods only. Address other factors. Read

the following articles:

- http://askwaltstollmd.com/stress.html

- http://askwaltstollmd.com/immune.html

- http://askwaltstollmd.com/relax.html

Roman

--- belscb <belscb@...> wrote:

> Once again I will capitalize on the knowledge of

> everyone in this

> forum and ask a question. What specific foods are

> especially helpful

> for the adrenals? Beet Kvass? Coconut Oil? Liver? I

> am involved in a

> battle with hypoglycemia and think that this info

> will be of value.

> Another question would be, " What categories of foods

> help the

> adrenals? " Fermented veggies? Foods rich in

> saturated fat? Surely not

> grains of any kind or preparation. In general, are

> any foods that

> help the liver helpful to the adrenals? Also, if you

> happen to have

> any tips for getting rid of Hypoglycemia, I'm open.

> Thanks!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

> Once again I will capitalize on the knowledge of everyone in this

> forum and ask a question. What specific foods are especially

helpful

> for the adrenals?

Well, according to Henry Bieler, MD, the following foods are the

MOST helpful for normalizing the activity of the adrenal glands:

raw egg yolks (I use the whole egg raw)

fish

meat (rare)

raw milk

In general, are any foods that

> help the liver helpful to the adrenals?

Absolutely! Because as the liver function improves, the adrenals

will normalize.

I feel that I have definately helped my adrenal glands with the above

foods along with a mostly raw diet and sodium rich veggies over the

past few months. But I also avoid sweets of any sort, like honey,

etc.., and use very little salt. And including good fats in my diet

has helped me deal with low blood sugar issues.

Becky

[Guest guest]

Linnea,

How long did you take you to notice significant results? Are these physical,

mental, or breathing exercises?

Roman

Lickwar wrote:

> I don't have anything to say about diet on this one. However, someone on

> this message board mentioned the book " The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of

> Youth " I can't remember what exactly they recommended it for (maybe

> endocrine system in general?), but I read the book and started doing these

> exercises, and feel it has helped tremendously. Stressful situations just

> don't phase me like they used to - I think my adrenals are doing pretty well

> now, and I feel GREAT. I think my adrenals had been shot for years.

>

> If you're interested, I'd look at " Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth

> Book 2 " by Kelder. It has fascinating info and lots of stories. The

> descriptions of the exercises are more thorough than Book 1, and also

> includes strength building exercises if you can't quite do the others yet.

> I started at 3 repetitions of each, as it recommends - and am up to 9. You

> work up to 21. It's easy to start because it only takes 5 minutes at first.

> I am hooked.

>

> -Linnea

[Guest guest]

Roman-

I think I felt better right away. It's been about six weeks total now since

I started. A week ago I was at the grocery store and was having the hardest

time deciding what to buy. I just couldn't figure out what was wrong with

me, and then I realized I had forgotten to do my exercises. I don't have

the book here, but I think they call these " rites " . I call them exercises

because my husband is always trying to get me to exercise and if I call them

that he is happy I'm doing them. They are physical and breathing is a

component. Some of the rites are yoga like (I think). Aside from feeling

better, I love them because I can do them at home in my pajamas without any

equipment, they wake me up, and it feels like they are strengthening my

entire body. There easily could be a mental or meditative component, but

usually I'm busy counting or trying to improve my form. I should mention

the book does caution against beginning if you have certain physical

conditions (which I don't recall) without consulting a physician as these

rites can have a powerful physical effect as systems begin to function

better. (A concept familiar to this bunch)

I know I'm doing better handling sugar because last week I ate some

chocolate chip cookies my husband made (they were not totally evil, but they

did have regular chocolate chips in them), and I just felt normal. I ate

some the next two days too! Now they are gone (thank goodness). In the

last month we also sold and bought a house and that didn't really phase me

either (much to the shock of those who know me well). Maybe my reputation

as Queen of Stressing Out will come to an end.

-Linnea

> Linnea,

>

> How long did you take you to notice significant results? Are these

physical,

> mental, or breathing exercises?

>

> Roman

>

>

> Lickwar wrote:

>

> > I don't have anything to say about diet on this one. However, someone

on

> > this message board mentioned the book " The Ancient Secret of the

Fountain of

> > Youth " I can't remember what exactly they recommended it for (maybe

> > endocrine system in general?), but I read the book and started doing

these

> > exercises, and feel it has helped tremendously. Stressful situations

just

> > don't phase me like they used to - I think my adrenals are doing pretty

well

> > now, and I feel GREAT. I think my adrenals had been shot for years.

> >

> > If you're interested, I'd look at " Ancient Secret of the Fountain of

Youth

> > Book 2 " by Kelder. It has fascinating info and lots of stories.

The

> > descriptions of the exercises are more thorough than Book 1, and also

> > includes strength building exercises if you can't quite do the others

yet.

> > I started at 3 repetitions of each, as it recommends - and am up to 9.

You

> > work up to 21. It's easy to start because it only takes 5 minutes at

first.

> > I am hooked.

> >

> > -Linnea

>

[Guest guest]

At 02:00 PM 5/13/2002 -0700, Carmen wrote:

> <<< Also, if you happen to have

> any tips for getting rid of Hypoglycemia, I'm open. Thanks! >>>

>

> I've been reading The Schwarzbein Principle by Schwarzbein MD, which

>was recommended by Alec. I haven't finished the book yet, but as far as I've

>read I would recommend it for your problem with hypoglycemia. The books

>seems to be a sensible approach to insulin problems. It's not one of those

>extreme low carb programs.... more balanced, but definitely lower carb. She

>emphasizes some of the NT principles we are looking for such as eating fats

>that are not damaged.

>

> Carmen

As a sufferer of high blood pressure and possibly Hypothyroidism I found

references to the The Schwarzbein Principle in at least two places on the

WAPF web site in articles by Tom Cowan MD.

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_hypo.htm

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_blood.html

[Guest guest]

<<< Also, if you happen to have

any tips for getting rid of Hypoglycemia, I'm open. Thanks! >>>

I've been reading The Schwarzbein Principle by Schwarzbein MD, which

was recommended by Alec. I haven't finished the book yet, but as far as I've

read I would recommend it for your problem with hypoglycemia. The books

seems to be a sensible approach to insulin problems. It's not one of those

extreme low carb programs.... more balanced, but definitely lower carb. She

emphasizes some of the NT principles we are looking for such as eating fats

that are not damaged.

Carmen

[Guest guest]

<<< As a sufferer of high blood pressure and possibly Hypothyroidism I

found

references to the The Schwarzbein Principle in at least two places on the

WAPF web site in articles by Tom Cowan MD.

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_hypo.htm

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_blood.html >>>>

I hadn't happened to read these articles. Thanks for sending them. It's

good to see Nourishing Traditions and The Shwarzbein Principle recommended

in tandem.

Carmen

[Guest guest]

> <<< As a sufferer of high blood pressure and possibly

Hypothyroidism I

> found

> references to the The Schwarzbein Principle in at least two

places on the

> WAPF web site in articles by Tom Cowan MD.

> http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_hypo.htm

> http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/ask_blood.html >>>>

>

> I hadn't happened to read these articles. Thanks for sending

them. It's

> good to see Nourishing Traditions and The Shwarzbein Principle

recommended

> in tandem.

> Carmen

>

> Hi,

I am new to this site and I trying to slowly change over my bad

habits to NT. habits. I am also reading The Schwarzbein Principle

and was wondering if anyone knows if the author is connected to NT.

Although she is in favor of good quality oils and fats, she doesn't

seem to be well informed on some other issues. Mainly, salt, use of

canola oil, and use of soy. Is she in disagreement with this site or

maybe she hasn't seen it? Does anyone know????

Jafa

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It's true she has those recipes, but actually, Sally recommends less

carbs and more good fat for (let me go out on a branch here...) just

about anybody who is at any physical disadvantage. If you think I'm

wrong you can just e-mail her and ask her yourself. Her e-mail is the

e-mail of the WAPF

>To my recollection (correct me if I'm wrong)

> Nourishing Traditions doesn't give any recommendations regarding

reducing

> carbs. In fact she has recipes for all sorts of high carb foods and

includes

> the use of raw honey, maple syrup and molasses.

[Guest guest]

> >more good fat for (let me go out on a branch here...) just

> >about anybody who is at any physical disadvantage

>

> I can second that opinion. Raw fats are much more efficient as

nutrient

> than carbohydrates. They burn smoothly and without the large

" sugar "

> spikes that some carbos can induce. The raw fats also " lipidize " the

cells

> and reduce the need for drinking water (water generally has the

effect of

> leaching minerals out of the body). Raw fats also bind with toxins

to help

> prevent the toxins from doing damage to body organs, joints, etc.

Good

> sources of raw fats (organic please) include raw egg, avocado, milk,

cream,

> suet, coconut. I absolutely love guacamole made with various,

organic

> ingredients - and my body loves me for occasionally indulging ;-)

But on a

> daily basis I keep up with the other sources of fats in small, but

> sufficient amounts.

>

> Regards,

>

> -=mark=-

>>>>Do you suppose the human that has consumed lots of processed carbs

the last ten years will be able to switch to these raw fats as sole

energy source without complications? I can't imagine a ten year habit

will erase just by switching to the raw fats. I wonder how the fats

will initially provide the energy needed to fuel the " lean mean

fighting machine " . Perhaps that's why I had low energy etc last week.

Last week I ate an avocado daily and oysters every other day. This

week is not much different energy wise but I'm not feeling fuzzy brain

and for three days I've not eaten much of anything due to flu like

symptoms. I need to look at the biochemistry of fat metabolism. I

think two weeks ago was the last I ate raw liver with bloody mary

cocktails. I'm not sure how they metabolized either. Well that's

what I discern at the moment. Dennis