Re: Going to try to heal adrenals on my own, a little scared...

Howdy Jericho36 :) 

'Just want to take a few minutes to let you know that I *have* seen all your posts, and the reason I haven't responded is simply 'lack of time' and a major backlog where others have been waiting even longer.  My apologies. 

There's certainly nothing too long (or complex or overwhelming) about your questions & situation for me/natural healing to contend with :)   In fact, healing the adrenals is FAR less complex & overwhelming than allopathic/alternative medicine (and most people on CZ) claim & believe.

The biggest reasons folks have this 'non-fact' ingrained as a truth are:

1) Virtually every medical professional (hence most CZers) treat a 'symptom' as though only one system/organ of the body is responsible for it.  The body is a whole organism, where every organ/system is dependent upon the others.  I've yet to meet or hear or ANY person with adrenal issues that doesn't have other health issues.  This is from a post I'm working on for someone else:

In the 1920's & 30's in the US, we had the Great Depression.  Millions of people woke up daily (for months/years) with no job and not enough food to feed themselves or their family.  There is no greater stress than that, and it lasted for months and months (many times, years)...it was a MAJOR "stress epidemic".  Yet was there an epidemic of Adrenal Fatigue?  No.  Because these people hadn't been vaccinated (which significantly harms the immune system); they were not being bombarded with electricity and toxic EMFs/radiation; there were no food additives; there weren't poisons in all the drugs/water and everything they ate that destroyed their gut flora and totally overwhelmed, burdened & congested their liver & kidneys.  All the systems throughout the body that support the adrenals were working, and so the adrenals were supported by the rest of the body...and continued supporting the other systems adequately.

We're all compromised in some way or another due to living on this toxic planet and being plowed with poisons daily (some more than others).  When one system/organ finally gets to the point it becomes symptomatic and stays that way, it means there's more than just one system that needs some help.  If people would recognize this, and treat the whole body while giving special attention to the adrenal issues, they'd find they'd heal much (much!) more quickly (and they'd not be dealing with all kinds of crashes, worsening symptoms and various complications).  When we're healing, we should be seeing a 'steady upward trend'...sure, on that graph, there's always a few dips in the graph line.  But "crashes"? And working for months to get back to where one was before the 'crash'?  That's a CLEAR indication that whatever is being done is definitely NOT working...because that's just not how healing happens.

2) The adrenal glands don't control every organ/system in the human body...that's just ridiculous.  If there is one that does, it's the digestive tract (grade school science: no organism (no matter what it's size) can sustain life if it can't 1) obtain & assimilate all the nutrients it requires 2) expel & neutralize it's own waste/toxins....and of course the brain.  But even the brain doesn't function adequately if the the two criteria above aren't met.

3) Unnatural & synthethic supplements.  Yep, they'll force an action in the natural body that will create a bandaid for the symptoms (just like a piece of duct tape over the oil light in your car will stop you from seeing it and being annoyed by it).  But that's not healing, that's bandaiding...and it always causes worse symptoms down the line.  See 'crashes' above.

How many people on CZ have had no (or light) symptoms of hypoglycemia, and then started Lam's protocol (or started taking Vitamin C supplements) and then had their hypoglycemia worsen?  A lot of people.  Why? Hypoglycemia can and is caused by using this unnatural chemical.  Look at ALL the adverse affects of ascorbic acid supplements here (along with a lot of other fantastic information) : For healthyartist - Adverse effects of Ascorbic acid Re: Uny- my gums, w...

4) Relying upon drugs or 'supplements'.  No matter whether it's pharmaceuticals, glandulars, or even the  highest quality of herbs, the reason for adrenal fatigue/stress (or any other illness) is not a lack of pharmaceuticals, freeze-dried animal glands or herbs.  The cause the adrenal stress is what needs to be addressed, and THEN one can use substances that are natural to our natural body to help restore the damage.

5)  Many people (especially those in the younger age group) are unwilling to give up one of the largest contributing factors to adrenal fatigue...and that's wifi, cellphones and all other types of EMF frequencies that are like a sledgehammer to our body  (particularly our adrenals).  You'll want to read ALL the information regarding this in the "EMF Cortisol Connection" section in this link: EMF induced Neuro-endocrine Stress Syndrome

This is another fantastic 'must read' overview: adrenal The Adverse Health Effects of EMFs from Modern Technology

From the link above:

This is not to say that any of the above named conditions do not have numerous other causes, but the concomitant increase in wireless technology along with the rapid increase in these conditions in nearly the same time frame is more than just coincidental.  The hard truth is that we cannot underestimate the harmful health effects of unnatural radiation.

Among the various conditions with a similar symptom picture, it is the close correlation with functional Adrenal Insufficiency (not Addison’s Disease) that warrants closer examination.  According to Dr. Robert O. Becker, it is well known that exposure to any unnatural electromagnetic field produces a stress response [36].  If the stress response becomes prolonged, the stress response system – which is the Adrenal Glands – becomes exhausted and the competency of the immune system decreases to levels below normal.

And lastly, fear & lack of knowledge.  Fear is an anti-healer; it is the opposite of victory.  If we mix fear with a lack of knowledge (particularly, a lack of strong/solid knowledge regarding why MD/NDs do not achieve healing, let alone practice 'the healing arts', and why we should not depend upon them), then we end up in a state of "diseased powerlessness"...where we are at the mercy of others when it comes to the health, vibrancy and freedom of our body & life.  This is particularly important to know, because those others do NOT have our 'health, vibrancy & our freedom' at their bottom line (although many of them are conditioned to think that they do).   Please read this post http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1372970#i (which is two years old, noting there are other aspects of healing adrenal issues that are not included in that post).  It's important that you have (at least) a baseline knowledge of why allopathic & alternative medicine are something you should fear FAR more than learning to heal yourself naturally...and that baseline is in the post above.

Another reason we have have fear is because we don't fundamentally understand what we're doing (and we're doing it to OUR body).  So we read a bit, try a few things, and our body (that's in a state of dis-ease) throws us a few reactions.  We automatically assume "our body doesn't like that" or "that hurts our body", when it may very well be a situation (just like a car) that when we attempt to unclog and restore an engine that's been compromised for decades, that getting everything stirred up produces reactions that scare us...but that doesn't necessarily mean we're on the wrong track.  KNOWLEDGE conquers fear in every regard!  So the more reading/learning you can do before jumping into making major changes is going to ensure you're starting from a strong foundation :)  YAY!

>>>I was desperate to get my system detoxified - if that might be what was causing my sleep to deteriorate - but they told me not to cleanse my kidney or liver for a few MONTHS.
Meanwhile i have no idea if I am toxic or not!<<<

Since I can likely assume that you're an earthling that's over 12 (or one that's under 12 that has had vaccinations and ingested 'normal' food for most of your life), then, yes, you are definitely toxic!  And anyone that tells you that it's not safe or prudent to cleanse your body when you're body is clearly showing signs of compromise...quite frankly, is an idiot.  Of course, you have to do it safely and wisely so you don't add stress to the body/adrenals...but do it, you definitely should :)

>>>Uny or anyone - I know healthyartist went from Lam to natural, I read the back posts - does anyone know the particulars and ups and downs of adrenal healing? I need some encouragement before I try and do it on my own! And opinions on toxic systems? Can these be paid attention to while the adrenals are healing or, as Lam says, is it ADRENALS FIRST 100% because they will be taxed by, pretty much everything else you do?<<<

How many "completely healed, thank you Dr. Lam" stories have you seen on the Adrenal Forum?  Exactly.  The reason the adrenals are symptomatic is more complex than just addressing one system of the body.  For basics, the adrenals sit atop the kidneys...so if the kidneys are in any way compromised or abnormal (in structure or function), the foundation of the adrenal glands are negatively impacted  That DOES have something to do with adrenal malfunction.  The colon presses directly against the kidneys/adrenals.  Virtually every colon that hasn't been thoroughly cleansed is swollen and engorged to some extent (and that means it's pressing/squishing the kidneys and maybe adrenals. When an organ is squished, it can't receive adequate blood flow (hence oxygen & nutrients) and nothing flows through it the way it should.  That will make that system far more difficult to heal, and far more likely to become compromised.  As you read this, be sure to remember that "constipated" = less than 3-5 natural/normal & healthy bowel movements daily throughout your life Just how important IS the colon? (FANTASTIC, especially for sharing)

And of course, that's just one of the basics that we address to detoxify the body and heal the adrenals.  As you likely know, when the adrenals become compromised and we're in a constant state of flight/fight, are assimilation & processing of nutrients is seriously compromised (as is our immune system).  If we're running or fighting a sabre toothed tiger, our body isn't really concerned about the process of digestion & assimilation or dealing with pathogens.  So be cleansing the colon, juicing and taking Superfood, we're helping to ensure assimilation, while providing the body with ultra-premium fuel that can be easily assimilated....and it will also unsquish the uterus/ovaries (that are also surrounded by the colon and commonly negatively impacted to the point of causing PMS,  irregular cycles, cramping, clotting and hormonal fluctuations).  Your adrenals pick up part of the load if your ovaries aren't 'up to par', so it's great that colon cleansing is a major benefit there, as well.    Echinacea will modulate and strengthen the immune system.  And that's just the basics of the colon (not even addressing 'autointoxication' from the build-up of decaying/putrefying organic matter, lack of assimilation and other issues with gut flora).  Then there's the liver & kidneys, too :)

  Yes, I know the particulars and the ups & downs of healing the adrenals and detoxifying the body.  And they definitely do go together (you're hearing the voice of your 'doctor within' quite beautifully & clearly).  You do need to detoxify and cleanse your body to help heal your adrenals (and to ensure vibrant health), but it must be done in the correctly order, and it most be done safely and effectively.  Yep, you felt good while doing the parasite cleanse (because you likely killed off some critters)...but what happened to the dead/rotting carcasses?  Some are still in your colon, some of the worms burrowed deeper into the build-up, and if you had/have liver flukes, you've likely got some carcasses in your liver & gallbladder.  This is another reason I recommend against "specialists", and stick with the protocols of the greatest natural healers that ever lived.  They knew how to 'put it all together' to ensure a healing process that was effective AND safe.

It's likely going to take at least a few days (maybe longer) for me to get you a full 'plan of attack'.  The best thing you can do while you're waiting is to read through the FAQ's and get started with IF#1/IF#2 (colon cleansing and detoxification) and coffee enemas.  Getting a quality juicer is THE best investment for your health you'll EVER make (here's a good explanation of why that is: JUICE-FASTING: The POWERFUL healing therapy! even if you don't juice-fast, juicing is still the fastest and best way to help your body heal ), so read through this:  http://curezone.com/upload/_N_Forums/Natural_Heali/JuicerInformation.doc and if you have any questions about sources, post a question or search the forum (you'll find/get tons of good info).

Once you've gained a bit more knowledge, you're going to realize that your body is SAFEST in your own hands.  You and your doctor within are the ONLY ones that know what is truly happening in your body and what it truly needs...a good healer knows that all he/she has to do is ask the right questions and listen to the responses, because every person intrinsically knows what is is wrong with them.  You already are listening and interpreting the signals you're getting from your doctor within efficiently enough to know this isn't "just" about the adrenals and that you need to cleanse & detoxify your body.  That makes you wiser than virtually any MD or ND you could consult with!  All you need to know is the details of how to do it safely and effectively...and that you can get on this forum (along with tons of support, too :)

Healthiest of blessings,

Unyquity