Posted by clipper40 on December 23, 2007, at 2:22:31
In reply to Re: Things turn 'on' around 7:00...Adrenal Fatigue » clipper40, posted by bleauberry on December 22, 2007, at 19:55:29
Good to know that the substitute salt works as well. I've been trying to get more salt. The book I read recommended keeping potassium low and sodium high. It's kind of old so may be a bit out dated. It also recommended that I drink warm water with salt in it when I wake up in the morning. I have no doubt that would be good for me but if I knew that's what I had to look forward to in the AM, I'd NEVER get out of bed! EVER!!!!
My minerals, including magnesium, were on the low side when last tested even though I take supplements fairly regularly so possibly due to low stomach acid which I think I read recently is a consequence of low cortisol as well.
I used to go to that SJW forum but haven't been there in a while. I didn't realize that they recommend lowering dosage to reinstate efficacy. I have read here recently on the meds board about that same strategy. Very counter-intuitive but worth trying if a lot of people are finding success with it.
I'm very interested in hearing how you do with Vitex. I've recently added that to my list to try. I haven't done well in the past on herbs but I haven't given up on them yet. I still have quite a few things to try while I work on fixing the adrenal function. If none of them pan out, then hopefully by then I'll be well enough to try something like Trivastal.
Thanks again for all of your suggestions!
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