The Mercury Detoxification Manual; A Guide to Mercury Chelation by Rebecca Lee

Author:Rebecca Lee [Lee, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

8.3.2 Adrenal support supplements

8.3.2.1 Adrenal cortex

The most likely supplement to help with adrenal stress is adrenal cortex3. Adrenal cortex is made from the freeze-dried adrenal glands of cows. It provides nutrients which help your own adrenals function normally. It does not contain hormones and will not cause adrenal suppression even if used for a long time and in high doses.

Some people have a paradoxical response when they first use adrenal cortex. They become agitated because the adrenal glands temporarily produce extra adrenaline. This reaction is temporary but you should start adrenal cortex at a low dose and build up to be sure you tolerate it.

Some products contain both the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. You do not want to use these whole gland products as they will contain adrenaline. Just use the plain adrenal cortex.

8.3.2.2 Adaptogens

Licorice, Rhodiola rosea, ashwaganda, Schisandra and holy basil (also known as tulsi) are called adaptogens. All the adaptogens relieve anxiety and stress. They all help you to be more clear-headed and have better mental focus by modulate your immune system and helping it work better. They improve your energy, stamina and sense of well-being. They support liver health, help you fight off viruses and respiratory infections, improve chronic fatigue and reduce hot flashes in menopause. They relieve anxiety and obsessive feelings.

Licorice will perk you up immediately, give you a lift and some energy. It will relieve dry mouth and respiratory dryness. It soothes the digestive tract, helps retain sodium and may help with chemical sensitivity. It is mildly antiviral.

Rhodiola rosea improves sexual function in men and women, corrects heart arrhythmias and improves healing. It does not cause racing thoughts or giddiness, but some people need to avoid it in the evening.

Ashwaganda (also spelled ashwagandha) increases thyroid function modestly, improves sexual function in men and women and helps with menopause. It is a nightshade, which some people should avoid, e. g. those with arthritis. Ashwaganda has a higher side effect profile than the other herbs. It gives some people nausea and may cause vomiting, while others can get diarrhea. While calming and relaxing to most, it does make a few people edgy.

Schisandra is good for fibromyalgia and nerve pain, is good for your liver, improves allergy and asthma, reduces symptoms of menopause and helps normalize your circadian rhythm.

Holy basil will make you calm, peaceful, help with heart arrhythmias and increase your temperature and body heat. It is sometimes not tolerated by chemically sensitive people.

8.3.2.3 How to take adaptogens

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