Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I don't remember the nos. but yes my saliva testing showed low level cortisol in the morning. and my 24 hr urine shows that I am dumping cortisol at night. I took licorice for a very long time but now I can't take it. I don't know what else should I do for adrenals???? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks in advance!!!! Sunny > > > > > > Hi Sunny, > > > > > > If you are producing also a lot of urine, that is likely to be a > > > pituitary problem. The pituitary gland produces a hormone > > > -vasopressin- which tells your kidneys to concentrate urine. > Often the > > > pituitary gland does not work properly due to mercury toxicity. > The > > > condition is called diabetes insipidus. > > > > > > ALA chelation should improve this condition. I suffered it before > and > > > now the problem seems to be fixed, but you have to be patient. > > > > > > Hope this helps, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello All - I have done 4 rounds of DMSA but taken a break due > to > > > > personal reasons. Recently I have developed frequent urination > problem > > > > at night. Every 2 1/2hrs I go to the restroom and then find it > > > > difficult to fall sleep. Please help!!!! > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance!!! > > > > Sunny > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 thanks for your input!!!! I'll definitely try using AShwaganda. I tried using Isocort but I felt kind of sick after taking it, my eyes were red from the corner and I didn't feel any good either. I am very sensitive to soy, do you any brand of vitamin E which is soy free? Thanks in advance!!! Sunny > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > I took licorice for a very long time but now I > > can't take it. I don't know what else should I do for adrenals???? > > Please let me know if you have any suggestions. > > ============Supplements: that are beneficial for the adrenal glands are > vitamin C (2000mg/day), vitamin E (800-1000IU/day, B-vitamins 100mg/day of > each in divided doses, especially pantothenic acid - B5 500mg twice a day, > B6, and Biotin 2000mcg twice a day), magnesium aspartate/chloride (500mg/day > in divided doses), calcium, and trace minerals such as zinc, molybdenum, > chromium, and selenium > > ~ Herbs: Ginseng and ashwagandha support the adrenals by stimulating them to > produce all of the hormones. Licorice works in a different manner, by > inducing a cortisol-retaining effect which slows clearance of cortisol and > increases its effects. It also helps to activate aldosterone receptors > Because ginseng boosts the adrenals it is not always the best thing for > fatigued adrenals. You do not want to push already tired glands. For this > reason licorice is often the 'softer' option. > > Licorice and ginseng should only be used about 2 weeks of the month to > maintain their effect long-term. Licorice can be helpful in boosting adrenal > function, because it helps the body retain more of its cortisol. These would > give you adrenal support taken long-term if you were not going to do > anything else. You DO NOT usually need licorice and ginseng if you are going > to take Isocort (desiccated adrenal gland) or Hydrocortisone (synthetic > cortisol). > Ashwagandha is particularly good for combined hypothyroid and adrenal > problems and it helps both simultaneously. Take 1000mg the first week, > 2000mg the second week and 3000mg the third week and stay at this dose if it > works for you. > > Hope you find something here to help your adrenals, Sunny > Kai > > > Thanks in advance!!!! > > > > Sunny > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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