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Post by The Mayor on Jan 31, 2006 10:45:35 GMT -5
[size=3 Feeling Fatigued? [/size] When the adrenal glands are not functioning properly, weakness, fatigue, exercise intolerance, dizziness upon standing, heart palpitations, low blood pressure, and low body weight can result. The good news is that when treated with natural therapies, weak adrenal function (also called hypoadrenalism) can be resolved, and patients' energy levels can be restored in just a short time. The first step in diagnosing the condition is to undergo an adrenal function test, which involves a 24-hour urine collection followed by an injection of ACTH, the hormone that stimulates the adrenals to respond to stress. After the injection, there is another 24-hour urine collection. Then the urine samples are compared. A normal sample will show an elevated level of hormone after the injection. If your test results prove your adrenals are not functioning properly, adding more salt to your diet will allow your adrenals to rest so that they can repair themselves. It is also recommended to take low-dose natural cortisol and 15 milligrams of the natural hormone DHEA. You can help the healing process along even further by supplementing with a multi-vitamin, 1 gram of pantothenic acid twice daily, and 1 to 3 grams of the sodium ascorbate form of vitamin C three times a day. If the higher amounts of vitamin C cause diarrhoea or gas, cut back to only 1 gram a day.
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