Posted by BarbaraCat on September 20, 2002, at 1:21:17
In reply to Re: Alternatives, posted by amy_oz on September 19, 2002, at 18:22:48
Hi Amy,
Thanks for your post! I've found that I've been craving walnuts and almonds lately instead of chocolate, so thanks for the validation. That's very very interesting about the adrenal connection with reactive hypoglycemia. I've known for years that my adrenals were fried and have worked with DHEA and licorice to help, but I've never made the connection with hypoglycemia. It makes perfect sense and explains alot about how the adrenals/cortisol are affecting the hormonal systems. I'm new to the reactive hypoglycemia school, having more familiarity with the glucose kind. If you can supply some links or research avenues to explore further I'd really appreciate it. I believe that it's the missing link for me. - BarbaraCat> Hi,
> I have problems with reactive hypoglycemia too. I knew about it years before the depression/anxiety diagnosis. The best thing I've found (other than trying to follow a generally healthy diet) is to keep a ready supply of nuts, seed and dried fruits on hand. My favourites are walnuts, macadamias, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, apple, guava. This is after years of trying with many other meals and snacks (fresh fruit, muesli bars, biscuits, buns etc etc). The dried fruit and nuts are the only thing that stops the severe mood swings, shaking and spaciness that comes for me just a few hous after the last meal. The fruit and nuts generally have a low rating on the glycemic index.
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> By the way reactive hyplgycemia is apparently due not to severly low blood sugar but having a sensitive adrenal system. The 'fight or flight' syndrome over reacting and kicking in when blood sugar hasn't really reached a dangerous level. From here theres obvious links to anxiety, depression etc etc.
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> I hope this helps,
> Amy
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