Re: Re: karyn - Can you Clarify.....

[Guest guest]

Hey Rikki...call Dr Gilbert Lee at Ponderosa Medical...it is over off of

Century Drive near the new Bulletin building...I will do some research on

the other......Gilbert is a great Dr.....btw.....were you in the Motorcycle

gang the Gypsy Jokers? If so, did you know my uncle? His name was Don

Armstrong......

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

casca@...

www.top5plus5.com

PAI NW Rep

ICQ #59196115

Re: karyn - Can you Clarify.....

> HERE HERE!!!! Laurie!

>

> Good Question!

>

> It seams that every doctor I have involved either has NO Interest, or

> is just so comp[letely under the impression that " it cannot be

> managed " , " control the acute episodes with NPO and Pain meds " ...

>

> It just seams that the desease as a whole, is ignored.

>

> OK...

>

> Dirty little secret time, after all of Karyns and Marks sound advice

> and links...

>

> Anyone have a few seconds?

>

> I accept at least 50% of the culpability in my desease... When the

> signs said, " SPEED KILLS " , well... I was off in the corner high.

>

> I had a major substance abuse concern during my Army carear as well

> as my disturbed time between discgarge and the acute breakdown in

> 1994..

>

> I was injecting moderate quantities of questionable quality

> Methamphetimine, rat poisons?.

>

> I would go weeks without eating, I KNOW I was max producing adrnilin,

> I'd sleep maybe an hour out of each week, for a couple of weeks on

> end...

>

> Ywas on my 'resting' modes that the Acute Symptoms would floor me,

> and I was just " too much the type " so, yes, I was 'profiled' and I

> was " psyched " and I was discharged without a whole whopping bunch of

> concern.

>

> Specificaly...

>

> Karyn, Mark... anyone...

>

> Hypothecicaly, what effects did this have on the advancement of this

> desease... Are there any ways I can get a physician to look further

> for damages, that might have been caused.. IE Endocrine damage,

> hormonal damage... etc.

>

> I have ALWAYS been forthright about my past to my physicians, I have

> been squeaky clean since Dec. of 1994, when the first major meltdown

> took place. But I cannot get ANY doc to even correlate the

> possibilities.

>

> Karyn, Mark... If just reading the words, Methamphetimine and

> Problem, married to Recurrant Acute Panc, immediately brings forth

> raised eyebrows and multiple links, well, , we may have an

> answer, at least for me...

>

> I'm gonna stop #$@!*'in and whinin now, and try to just sit and calm

> the storm, frustration and anxiety are high today, and I have got to

> figure a way to chill a bit...

>

> Thanx in advance

>

> ricki

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[Guest guest]

Adrenal Fatigue and a Holistic Approach to Recovery.

by Dr. Gonzzo , D.C.

©2001 Gonzzo , D.C., all rights reserved.

Stress. We've all heard the term and many of us feel we experience

too much of it. When a patient comes to my office, often excessive stress

caused or exacerbated their lack of health. When we experience stress of any

kind, the adrenal glands become activated. Prolonged stress enlarges the

glands and eventually after continued stress they become fatigued and loose

their ability to function properly.

Adrenal fatigue is common in today's society and is caused by

prolonged stress activating the glands too often. Almost any type of

physical or mental stress can activate the glands to secrete hormones and/or

neurotransmitter substances. In addition, substances that are stimulants

(ex. caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine, ephedra a.k.a. MaHung, and

guarana) can cause the glands to become over stimulated.

When our body is stressed in times of fright, fear, or extreme pain,

the hypothalamus (the master gland of the body) stimulates other glands and

tissues to release a massive discharge of sympathetic nervous system

activity. This is called the alarm response, a.k.a. flight or fight

response.

The alarm response stimulates the adrenal medulla to release the

neurotransmitters adrenalin and noradrenaline, causing:

a.. Increased arterial pressure.

b.. Increased blood flow to muscles and increased muscle strength.

c.. Increased mental acuity.

d.. Decreased blood flow to the organs that are not needed for

rapid motor activity, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the kidneys.

e.. Increased glucose in the blood, and increased glycolysis in

the liver and in the muscle.

f.. The alarm response also triggers the steroid hormones,

cortisol and aldosterone, to be released from the adrenal cortex causing:

g.. Suppression of the immune system. Prolonged immune suppression

greatly increases susceptibility to disease.

h.. Reduction of inflammation.

i.. Gluconeogenesis (the transformation of protein into glucose).

j.. Changes in potassium ion concentration of extracellular fluids

which controls blood pressure.

Adrenalin and steroids allow a person to perform physical activity

with much more speed, strength, and agility. These increased abilities can

seem superhuman and enable a person to fight for their life or retreat

rapidly from danger. This system is good for actual life threatening

situations.

However, this system is often activated with continual physical,

chemical, and emotional stresses of daily life leading to eventual fatigue

of the adrenal glands. Physical stresses resulting from excessively

laborious work, extreme exercise training, and spinal subluxation can cause

over stimulation of the adrenal gland. Chemical stresses, such as caffeine,

nicotine and other stimulants stimulate the glands. Over indulgence of

coffee is a very common problem. An average of over 500mg a day of caffeine

(about 16 ounces of coffee) can lead to adrenal fatigue. More than a few

cigarettes daily can often stress the gland to fatigue as well. In addition,

adrenal fatigue leads to the desire for more caffeine/nicotine and is part

of the addiction problem of these stimulating drugs. Chemical stressors may

also include food allergens, environmental allergens, heavy metal toxicity,

and pesticides. Emotional stresses like getting upset at work over an unmet

deadline, having trouble paying the bills, arguing with family members, etc.

can cause stimulation of the adrenal glands.

Adrenal Fatigue is dangerous because it greatly increases your

susceptibility to the following various physical and emotional symptoms, and

disease processes: Lack of consistent energy throughout the day, mood

swings, depression, irritability, joint pain, achy muscles, sugar cravings,

digestion problems, heart problems, psychological disorders, bone

demineralization, cell insensitivity to insulin, ulcers, dehydration, skin

rashes, weight gain, inability to loose excess bodyfat, chronic fatigue,

common colds, asthma, allergic bronchitis, gastric hepatitis, cholecyctitis,

pancreatitis, renal hematuria, anemia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,

dermatitis, herpes syndrome, toxemia of pregnancy, ocular neuritis,

glaucoma, ottis media, tinnitis, sinusitis. These illness, and many more,

should be considered possible consequences of adrenal fatigue.

Testing for adrenal fatigue can be done several ways: Postural

hypoadrenia can be evaluated by taking the blood pressure while lying down

and then again while standing up. The blood pressure should rise, up to

10mmhg systolic, or remain the same after standing up. A drop in the

systolic pressure while standing indicates adrenal fatigue. Rogoff's Sign

can be tested by shining light into the eye and evaluating pupil size. The

pupil normally will constrict and remain smaller. Pupil wavering, dilation,

or no constriction at all indicates adrenal fatigue. The adrenal stretch

reflex can be tested with Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing). Muscle

strength is tested before and after stretching a joint capsule. Muscle

weakness after a capsule stretch indicates adrenal fatigue due to a drop in

the steroid cortisol.

Treatment for adrenal fatigue with traditional chiropractic care

involving only spinal adjustments is most often ineffective unless the cause

of adrenal fatigue is directly related to a spinal subluxation. Medical

doctors often fail to correctly diagnose adrenal fatigue. Unfortunately,

many people with adrenal fatigue are treated for the associated

symptoms/diseases (depression, low blood pressure, anxiety, sinusitis,

eczema, allergies, etc.) that result from adrenal fatigue and not for the

fatigue itself. Proper treatment of adrenal fatigue requires a holistic

approach to healing. The intent with the holistic approach is to remove or

reduce stress, replenish the system, and allow time for rest and repair.

Emotional, chemical, and/or physical stresses need to be removed or

reduced to allow sufficient rest and repair of the adrenal gland. Often

emotional stresses embed themselves into the tissues of our body. Various

chiropractic techniques can facilitate the release of these stored emotions.

Emotional stress can also be released through counseling. Chemical stresses

may need to be removed or reduced. Obviously it can be difficult to remove

chemical stimulants (nicotine, caffeine, or other stimulants) due to

addiction. However, proper nutrition will greatly help support the glands

and systems that are taxed from addiction and will alleviate many side

effects of stimulant withdrawal. Food allergies, heavy metal toxicity,

environmental pollutants, and pesticides can also stimulate the adrenal

gland. It may be necessary to begin a detoxifying diet/program to remove

agents that are an irritant. Physical stresses may also need to be removed

or decreased. Overexertion at work or even at play can over stimulate the

system and cause fatigue of the adrenal glands. Spinal adjustments may be

necessary to eliminate physical stress where spinal subluxation is causing

improper neurological stimulus to the adrenal glands. In addition, spinal

adjustments provide tremendous relief from the aches, pains, and

difficulties of removing these stressors.

Targeted nutritional supplementation of the adrenal gland and the

entire glandular system is beneficial as well. Adrenal glandular

concentrates are very effective at replenishing nutrients lost from stress

and fatigue of the adrenal glands. In addition, nutritional support of other

depleted organs, tissues, and systems may be necessary. Applied Kinesiology

testing, blood testing, and hair or stool analysis can provide details as to

what specifically needs nutritional support on a case-by-case basis.

Obviously removing stimulants will give your body rest. But there is

more you can do. Massage therapy is very beneficial in reducing tension,

increasing lymphatic flow, and increasing blood flow. More than 500

scientific studies on Transcendental Meditation have shown it effective

in reducing stress at many levels, including decreasing the release of

cortisol, lowering blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, increasing immunity,

along with many other benefits. Also, Yoga has been shown to reduce the

effects of chronic fatigue, increase flexibility and reduce mental stress.

Finally, the body needs time to repair the organs and systems of the

body. By now you understand that prolonged stimulation eventually fatigues a

system, but it does not happen immediately. Adrenal fatigue happens over

time and is insidious in its' onset. A person may not be aware of loss of

energy or poor emotional states because of the slow deterioration over time.

It is important to continue with a treatment plan long enough to allow

complete healing and not stop as soon as symptoms subside.

If you think you have adrenal fatigue, I can test you at my office.

If adrenal fatigue is indicated, I will create a specific holistic

structural, nutritional and/or emotional plan of action for you to follow to

help you regain health. Some of the more common methods I use to treat

adrenal fatigue are listed below.

Structural:

a.. Remove spinal subluxation with manual chiropractic adjustments

and/or the Arthrostim.

b.. Remove facial adhesions with percussion and/or trigger point

therapy.

c.. Stretching and breathing exercises.

d.. Recommend Yoga or TM techniques for reduction in structural

stress.

e.. Evaluate and treat bio magnetic imbalances.

Nutritional:

a.. Testing (Applied Kinesiology, hair analysis, stool, or blood

analysis) to evaluate for nutritional imbalances and/or heavy metal toxicity

in systems and/or organs of the body.

b.. Adrenal glandular concentrates. De-Stress formula DSF, Glans

Plus Female, Glans Plus Male.

c.. Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, botanicals.

d.. Homeopathic remedies.

e.. Evaluation for allergies.

f.. Detoxification diet program. A diet plan designed by myself to

remove allergens and toxicity from the diet and greatly improve digestion

and elimination.

Emotional:

a.. Chiropractic techniques designed to treat the emotional body

and release inner tensions and fears.

b.. Recommend Yoga or TM techniques for emotional stress

reduction.

Positive results are often experienced within the first day or two

and, in many cases, are dramatic. Do not hesitate to telephone me at

503/697-7463 with any questions you may have regarding adrenal fatigue or

this article. Together we can make a tremendous difference in your health.

If you believe you have signs or symptoms related to adrenal fatigue, please

call the office for an appointment as soon as possible.

References available upon request.

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

casca@...

www.top5plus5.com

PAI NW Rep

ICQ #59196115