tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post9174326234801936169..comments2023-11-30T00:29:08.106-08:00Comments on Animal Pharm: Adrenal Fatigue and Jimmy Moore's LLVLC PodcastDr. B Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-4705257465251844492013-09-15T00:33:37.072-07:002013-09-15T00:33:37.072-07:00Ruth in Thunder Bay Ontario,
RU still there? I...Ruth in Thunder Bay Ontario,<br /><br />RU still there? I'm sorry for the delay. I recently wrote to lightcan on the exact same predicament.<br /><br />Please see:<br />http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.jp/2013/03/ancient-transporters-hdl-and-ldl.html<br /><br />Yes -- my kids and I take the oral heavy metal chelators to remove metals and other toxins which disrupt the hormones, cause inflammatory havoc and toxify the nerves/brain.<br /><br />I wish you all the best on your journey!<br /><br />graceDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-86804955988124505362013-08-14T00:59:56.393-07:002013-08-14T00:59:56.393-07:00Hi. I began to have daily adrenal crashes a month ...Hi. I began to have daily adrenal crashes a month ago, getting worse each day, that scared the shit out of me. I sorta knew eating carbs would help, but I've been soooo indoctrinated. I am a "LOW CARB believer since atkins came out. I'm 49. so i ate some hydrocortisone, instead of trying carbs. that is screwed up man. after two days on hc which should be ok at 20 mg, i was like. eat a sandwich. i drank gingerale, and it helped. then i found this post and it blew my mind. 150-200 g ch2o. wow. i am not sure how to proceed. if i eat carbs i'm going to weigh 400 pounds. i dunno if you would hack my labs or talk to me if I wrote my "persistent hypothyroid symptoms return, even though labs were decent on 2.25 grains. worked hard to get from 185 down to 145, took years. very low carb seemed to be the key to losing. but i would get suicidal. then i read jack kruse and was trying leptin reset. wsn't losing weight. got tested for iodine, i'm low, and i have bromine toxicity. found out i'm low ferritin, low B12, E2:p=47, hashi's antibodies are high even though i'm no grain no starch no a1 dairy no eggs no nightshades no sugar no chemicals in the house...i read about clearing reverse t3 and also did a circadian t3 only method attempt, that resulted in immediate adrenal crashing. wtf? never been so scared..." story. bless you and the photos of the kittens made me bawl (ya i've been losing it 3 times a day, tears.)i'm 5'4 and 167.5 <br /><br />i just began to read about methylation and its like AHA. no fucking wonder. i am a bag of 49 years of toxins. no wonder i got so sick. <br /><br />but if i open detox with adrenals so tanked i'll get dead. is eating carbs truly the thing to do now? for two months? I've gone from 145-167.5 since i got return of these bad hypothyroid stumptoms in march. <br />i have nothing to wear. if i exercise at all, i collapse from weakness, head right into what feels like pulmonary shock and like i'm going to die. its obscene. <br /><br />fuck man. i went on hydrocortisone 20 mg for a year ten years ago and i ended up with a buffalo hump on the back of my neck, moon face, no waist,strech marks, and i never really recovered. i weaned on the hc, but i still had weak adrenals. did you get tested for 23 and me and do that protocol? is that why you take chelation supps? regards and bless you. Ruth in thunder bay ontario. <br /><br />nyseideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051437156615761982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-70344334520358385532012-06-07T01:24:57.368-07:002012-06-07T01:24:57.368-07:00Jessica,
actually I was further reading and Uzzi ...Jessica,<br /><br />actually I was further reading and Uzzi Reiss is no-grains/low-grains. He's a little too LC (low carb) for me if someone is indeed in adrenal dysfunction, but otherwise the dietary and nutritional advice are good.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-9055454770264580552012-06-05T04:03:34.588-07:002012-06-05T04:03:34.588-07:00Hey Jessica,
So good to hear from you!!
I'm ...Hey Jessica,<br /><br />So good to hear from you!!<br /><br />I'm sorry for my radio/net silence... my VPN goes down and I'm a moron on getting it resurrected (or now my kids are hogging the VPN-computer)!<br /><br />Have you read the books on my R-side bar like Dr. Uzzi Reiss MD?<br /><br />The Natural Superwoman: The Scientifically Backed Program by Uzzi Reiss MD<br /><br />I'm re-reading right now as I have met a sea of infertile women here in Shanghai. Dr. Reiss notes that in his decades of experience, he has been seeing YOUNGER AND YOUNGER patients with severe premature meno conditions. He doesn't understand why. (also he's not yet a proponent of gluten-free or paleo, as far as I can tell, but funny he does advocate dairy-free for infertility/PMS)<br /><br />However, he is strictly adamant against all chemical hormones especially low-dose birth control and ANY birth control and other chemical hormones like Provera and Depo. He is absolutely correct. These chemicals may actually be partly behind the epidemic of infertility and hormonal dyscrasias seen in women and men. Since we excrete many of these compounds via the kidneys and urine, they maybe finding their way to municipal water and our drinking water and those of livestock. Anyway since the problem is multifactorial, the solutions need to be as well.<br /><br />YES. DIM may lower estrogen. This is a problem is estrogen is already low. Dr. Reiss uses bioidentical E3 (estriol) and E2 (estradiol) frequently in treating infertility where estrogen is low (and it frequently is). <br /><br />In the 'progesterone' chapter he reviews the many reasons why progesterone may not be enough or may even exacerate the problem. This was new to me!! Makes entire SENSE but he lists them well and succinctly 'opposite-from-expected effects' p. 120:<br /><br />(a) sign of estrogen deficiency -- occurs when P blocks or decreases the estrogen supply.<br /><br />(b) increased agitation -- result of higher than preferred cortisol levels. Happens because P blocks an enzyme 11bOH-steroid [hydroxylase] which is meant to convert cortisol to cortisone, the inactive form of cortisol. Cortisol can be agitating. normally Progesterone has a calming and even sedating effect sometimes.<br /><br />(c) water retention-- occurs when the rise of cortisol overcomes the diuretic effect of progesterone. Again an excessive cortisol downstream effect.<br /><br />(d) toxic response -- rare -- occurs wiht even the smallest dose of P. Their BP falls, they hyperventilate, feel panicky and pulse rises. He says these women have:<br />--a chronic viral syndrome<br />--Lyme disease<br />--toxic effect of black mold<br />--heavy metals<br />--severe environmental allergies<br />--increase in yeast growth<br /><br />He states until these conditions are treated and resolved, these women will remain among the very few who are not able to enjoy the benefits of bioidentical P.<br /><br /><br /><br />good luck Jessica!! You appear to be making great progress!!! You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers ;)<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-21817286397006029322012-05-03T18:05:48.704-07:002012-05-03T18:05:48.704-07:00Hi Grace:
You are TOO AWESOME for taking the time...Hi Grace:<br /><br />You are TOO AWESOME for taking the time to give me such an in-depth response. I am currently seeing and endo who is doing boatloads of tests. She has actually ruled out a diagnosis of PCOS basically because I have NO OTHER SYMPTOMS of this aside from irregular periods and cysts on the ovaries (she tells me that some women simply have cysts). She is leaning toward premature menopause, however she is continuing to test, test, test. She also mentioned that it might have taken the hypothalamus some time to regulate itself after years of calorie restricting/disordered eating, though she is leaning toward premature menopause (which would ultimately lead me to a fertility specialist). I am being hopeful, as my last 3 cycles have come right around the same time each month...<br /><br />I wonder though, do you think it's possible that my having taken DIM might have decreased my estradiol levels? This seems to be what is red-flagging premature menopause...<br /><br />Thank you and best to you!<br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-85592621397418418712012-03-20T22:49:14.295-07:002012-03-20T22:49:14.295-07:00J --- below are your labs with potentially relevan...J --- below are your labs with potentially relevant ranges for 'normal'<br /><br />estradiol - 12 pg/ml (20-60)<br />FSH - 10.3 miU/ml (0.9-15 IU/L)<br />LH - 10.7 miU/ml (25-57 IU/L)<br />DHEA sulfate - 72 ug/dL (1500-2500 mg/dL)<br />free T4 - 1.0 ng/dl<br />prolactin - 5.1 ng/mL (2-15 ng/mL)<br />TSH - 1.26 uIU/ml<br />17-OH progesterone 30 ng/dl (35-290 luteal)<br /><br />Have you ever been worked up for CAH or non-classical CAH? It occurs in about 1/10th of PCOS cases especially in certain ethnic backgrounds. Has your practitioner evaluated the possibility of metals in the soft tissues yet?? Metals cause digestive stress and adrena/thyroid disorders. http://www.drdach.com/PCOS.html <br /><br /><br /><br />The labs tell a lot with your fat testing. [You can do more extensive tseting to verify like rT3, thyroid antibodies, the salivary cortisol x4 as you mentioned and a stim test as discussed for ruling out non-classical CAH.]<br /><br />My thoughts for you to consider:<br />(a) incompetent adrenals/thryoid -- which came first this or bulimia. I think they're intimately related. It's like the chicken-n-the-egg... <br /><br />Goals: perfect ASI, lower third of range rT3, upper third FT4, upper third FT3 [TSH is useless]; no thyroid anti-bodies<br /><br />(b) Estrogen dominance: super low progesterone and the presence of xenoestrogens and/or endogenously made estrogens (E1, estrone) and/or inflammatory estrogen metabolites which was not tested. This would be helpful to know. Have you lived in a new home? exposed to solvents? Plastics?<br /><br />(c) Insulin resistance and low GH. Per Natasha Turner ND, to solve need SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP, exercise, consume sufficient protein and manage STRESS STRESS STRESS. I would add that the intense stuff (if you're still doing) is not ideal right now. For insulin resistance low-moderate intensity exercise for EXTENDED LENGTH like 45 to 90min (only if one can do without fatigue afterwardds) is best to improve insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues. Zinc?? Howz the zinc and zinc tally? That can take 3-6 months for repletion, don't give up! Methylated B vitamins and methyl-folate? Are you a hypomethylator? Are you on a full spectrum of activated, methylated B vitamins, P5P, pantothenic acid, etc? These help GH production whilst utilizing amino acids from food (arginine, glutamine, ornithine, leucine, BCAAs, tyrosine, etc). GH occurs in pulses and fluxes during the day but is massively released during sleep, napping and when we engage in acetyl-choline inducing activites (calm, resting and after meals) without stress.<br /><br />Better mag forms are taurate and Mag Threonate which appears to cross into the brain better. Alternatively go topical (mag oil or Epsom salts).<br />http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/feb2012_Novel-Magnesium-Compound-Reverses-Neurodegeneration_01.htm<br /><br /><br />Good luck... it's hard to find practitioners that are aligned without tons of pharmaceuticals including bioHRT but I think some good ones exist. ck this out...<br />http://www.suzannesomers.com/sexy-forever/SEXY-FOREVER-online-resource-guide.pdfDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-5822250322575576542012-03-20T22:14:39.457-07:002012-03-20T22:14:39.457-07:00Jessica,
Yes the fat mapping is frustr-#*$@-ratin...Jessica,<br /><br />Yes the fat mapping is frustr-#*$@-rating.<br /><br />We put on fat for a reason and some of the science is good. Poliquin is good for guys but I feel he misses it for grrrrrls, from what I have seen (which is obviously limited as I have not been certified yet). Turner (The Hormone Diet) points out that fat spots on thighs signify low GH for both men and women. I also would add that estrogen dominance contributes, which also degrades GH. <br /><br />The P lab value you posted needs some context (relative to possible ovulation).<br /><br />Here are some normal ranges for the above:<br />http://www.flash-med.com/LabNormal.asp<br /><br />Estradiol Men Plasma <50 pg/mL <180 pmol/L <br />Estradiol Women (higher at ovulation) Plasma 20-60 pg/mL 70-220 pmol/L <br /><br />Lutenizing hormone Women Mature, premenopausal, except at ovulation Serum 0.8-26 mIU/mL 0.8-26 IU/L <br />Lutenizing hormone Women Ovulatory surge Serum 25-57 mIU/mL 25-57 IU/L <br />Lutenizing hormone Women Postmenopausal Serum 40-104 mIU/mL 40-104 IU/L <br /><br />FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) Plasma 0.9-15 mIU/mL 0.9-15 IU/L <br /><br />DHEA sulfate Plasma 500-2500 mg/dL 1.3-6.8 mmol/L <br /><br />Prolactin Serum 2-15 ng/mL 2-15 mg/L <br /><br />17 Hydroxyprogesterone Women Follicular phase Plasma 0.2-1.0 mg/L 0.6-3 nmol/L <br />17 Hydroxyprogesterone Women Luteal phase Plasma 0.5-3.5 mg/L 1.5-10.6 nmol/L <br /><br />http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/test/dhea-sulfate-serum/overview.html<br />Ages 30 - 39: 45 - 270 ug/dL<br /><br />http://mylabyogi.com/index.php/pages/78<br />17 oh progesterone follicular phase, 15-70 ng/dl<br />17 oh progesterone luteal phase, 35-290 ng/dlDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-65305220841222013802012-03-11T13:36:46.592-07:002012-03-11T13:36:46.592-07:00Hi G -
Don't be sorry, you are the best!!! I ...Hi G -<br /><br />Don't be sorry, you are the best!!! I can totally understand busyness and do hope you are taking care of yourself amongst it all:)<br /><br />The Poloquin guy found higher fat on the thighs - ugh! I have been battling this since middle school and am SO.VERY.TIRED. However, I recently saw an endocrinologist who ran some bloodwork:<br /><br />estradiol - 12 pg/ml<br />FSH - 10.3 miU/ml<br />LH - 10.7 miU/ml<br />DHEA sulfate - 72 ug/dL<br />free T4 - 1.0 ng/dl<br />prolactin - 5.1 ng/mL<br />TSH - 1.26 uIU/ml<br />17-OH progesterone 30 ng/dl<br /><br />While she has ordered some additional bloodwork to check for AM cortisol (my initial app. was in the afternoon) and anti muliarial hormone (whatever that is), she red-flagged on the low estradiol and thinks I might be looking at early menopause. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think bulimia and/or adrenal fatigue could be to blame?<br /><br />I do take zinc chelate (30-60 mg/day), as well as digestive enzymes (though not HCL) and vit C (but only 2 g/day...how much is too much?). I cut out the magnesium because I would take it at night and wake up soooo foggy the next day. Possibly I should reintro it - was taking Natural Calm...any other recommendations? <br /><br />Do you think I should see a naturopath for infertility? I have been wanting to, in general, but I literally live in the middle of nowhere and have to drive 2+ hours to find anyone reputable (and who has time for that!?!). There are just SO MANY factors to consider - it truly is overwhelming!<br /><br />Anyway, I hope you are well!<br /><br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-80741447514469679082012-02-26T21:26:04.745-08:002012-02-26T21:26:04.745-08:00Jessica,
I'm sorry about the slow responses.....Jessica,<br /><br />I'm sorry about the slow responses... i'm been off/on the grid. Been doing a lot of reading this past year and I just can't get the blog up to pace with my curves...<br /><br />I like your Poliquin biosig assessment *big wink* I'm planning to get certified. What were your mm on body -- higher fat on belly? legs? back of arms?<br /><br />Legs signify excessive estrogens, plastics, pthlates, metals, PCBs, etc<br /><br />Belly signifies stress stress stress, estrogens<br /><br />The key is to focus on the highest hormone dysregulation... No. Don't low carb. This burns out adrenals and doesn't help if you have mild insulin resistance (versus pre-diabetes and T2DM). Personally 'low carb' is a wide definition because technically anything < 200 grams daily according to most convention is 'low carb'. The SAD is like 350-400 grams carb daily. For you finding the sweet spot will depend on low-intensity exercise and what causes fat/weight gain. TOUGH!!!<br /><br />Must read: <br />http://www.drlam.com/articles/adrenal_fatigue.asp<br /><br />The above is one of the best adrenal resources I've found and it's updated, modern and merges Western with Eastern thoughts. Lam is an MD MPH.<br /><br />For adrenals (this is why you have experienced frequent infections):<br />--no intensity<br />--absolutely no super intensity until things are stable<br />--the more CALM, the faster the healing<br />--invest in the art of doing NOTHING ;)<br /><br />Since you have problems gaining lean mass (and fat burning), it appears to me the body is good at sugar burning and sacrificing the meat and muscles to burn protein (amino acids) in preference over fat. This is because the adrenals are not synced with the brain/thyroid/gonads. <br /><br />Are you addrenssing<br />--Magnesium deficiency -- everyone is deficient this leads to insulin resistance which is the hierarchical problem in PCOS<br />--Zinc deficiency -- remember we once talked about the 'zinc tally' test with David? This takes MONTHS to alleviate -- need zinc as this is needed for gonads and making the right sex hormones, among a zillion other things<br />--Digestion support? Do you need Betain HCl? Enzymes?<br /><br />You are on great stuff for adrenal -- PS, carnitine, tyrosine, 5HTP -- but are you taking an adaptogens????? Mega vitamin C? Yoga? Meditaion? Quiet times? Naps?<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-34961364054918280352012-02-26T21:07:06.522-08:002012-02-26T21:07:06.522-08:00Olga,
When the body crashes with IF, exercise or ...Olga,<br /><br />When the body crashes with IF, exercise or ketosis, that signals there are underlying metabolic issues specifically mistiming of cortisol and adrenaline (adrenals).<br /><br /><br /><br />Marisa,<br /><br />Ditto! Schwarzbein didn't seem that specific except that fatburning would take place again. I think it is when the normal 'fluxes' of the hormones/transmitters resume. Insulni -- spikes timed with meals with good tissue insulin sensitivity. Cortisol -- spikes timed with appropriately with stress (am >> pm) and good sensitivity. Adrenaline -- ditto.<br /><br /><br />Johnny Boy,<br /><br />Not exactly 'hot/steamy' but boosting the immunity helps most seasonal allergies. The products may work if nothing else works. Pycnogenol works for some perhaps but not everyone probably because of immune differences.<br /><br />Thanks for the warm words -- your stack seems awesome! Carnosine-Zinc has also been shown to heal GI ulceration (permeability). [I suspect everyone outsources the same IgG product...]<br /><br />http://www.neurobiologix.com/product-p/09.htm<br />http://www.acuatlanta.net/xymogen-igg-2000-df-(ep)-450-grams-p-52516.html?mclick=category<br />http://us.cpoliquin.com/product_p/immune%20supreme.htm<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ginger,<br /><br />We'll have to facetime/connect!! That's great to have a kitchen to teach, demo, experiment and be on site ;) AWESOME!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Rip,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-20903069232214194582012-02-19T12:07:32.279-08:002012-02-19T12:07:32.279-08:00Ray peats principles will fix all your problems im...Ray peats principles will fix all your problems imo.<br /><br />The reason paleo doesn't work is because its not based on science.<br /><br />I would stop relying on commercial science and random studies and put your faith in someone who has over 40 years of clinical experience.Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710975434667834631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-74212986390926107392012-01-21T12:27:21.722-08:002012-01-21T12:27:21.722-08:00loved your podcast with jimmy!! :) if u are inter...loved your podcast with jimmy!! :) if u are interested in making your glutenfree cafe international we would LOVE to jump on board - maybe we could facetime some episodes to raise awareness - got a kitchen in our box here in NuernbergGingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16212466827870090529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-78836439363542274332011-12-30T08:15:39.805-08:002011-12-30T08:15:39.805-08:00Hello Dr. G...how are you??? I haven't checked...Hello Dr. G...how are you??? I haven't checked in in a while, for school began again in September and my second grade class has been keeping me BUSY. But I'm here now and, as always, am soaking-up as much as I can of the great info you provide:)<br /><br />This post on adrenals caught my eye, of course, considering my adrenal issues. I recently commented on Dr. Andro's blog SuppVersity, giving him a brief rundown of my problems because I was interested in his take on the body's use of protein for glucose when it's not getting enough. Here is some of what I told him:<br /><br />I have a very hard time maintaining muscle and generally 'leaning out'. Some background on me:<br />- currently 31 year-old female at 133 lbs., 5'5"<br />- initially lost inches, then gained about 20 lbs of 'chub' when I went low-carb/higher fat paleo - and lots of cellulite in my legs! (was up to 141 lbs., but dropped some when I added some carb back into the mix)<br />- have a history of disordered eating...bulimia, calorie restriction<br />- have tried every route I can imagine to get lean - zone diet, paleo, fasting, low carb/high fat, high carb/protein and low fat, etc., etc.<br />- workout every other day with kettlebells (typical workout might be - 3 pistols @ 18lbs, 5 pushups, 2 get-ups @ 12 kg, 10 snatches/arm @ 12 kgs., rest 90 seconds and repeat 3 times, plus additional swings at 16 kgs.)<br />- currently eat about 100 g protein/day, 150 carbs, 50 fat split between 5 meals/day, yet feel hungry constantly<br />- I cannot seem to maintain muscle and my body (especially my legs) are mushy and my stomach is constantly bloated (it was more so, but I began using psyllium husk at night. This helps some, but it is still generally bloated and puffy)<br />- drink about 100 oz. filtered water/day and 1 cup of coffee in the am<br />- I do sleep in a dark room, approx 7 hours/night<br />- a Paloquin trainer tested me and declared me 'carb tolerant'<br />- I believe I have some adrenal fatigue problems, but have never been diagnosed. When fasting and low carb, I was very moody, spacey-headed, lacked focus. Now I also take 5-htp, phosphatydiserine to reduce cortisol at night (for sleep) and l-tyrosine and acetyl l-carnitine in the a.m. to wake me up<br /><br />His response was insightful, but he said, "with your current meal plan, I venture the guess that you NEVER feel satisfied, correct? I also think that the way you are trying to fix your "adrenal problem" works against you, as you need MORE not less cortisol". He recommended a possible DiPasquale Anabolic Diet, too, which I wasn't sure about for me because I do seem to become irritable, lose muscle tone, and have patchy sleep patterns when low-carbing. The part about needing more cortisol confused me, as it's counter intuitive to everything I have learned. <br /><br />I'm also somewhat confused in regards to the differences in leptin/adrenal resets (Kruse low-carb vs. Schwarzbein high-carb)...I just don't know which direction to go in. I have been eating higher carb, as of late, and feeling better in regard to mood, sleep, etc. But am still having trouble leaning-out and maintaining muscle, and I've been sick (sinus infections and now an ear infection...and am on antibiotic, much to my dismay) three times already since September. Maybe the high intensity workouts are too much for every-other-day? I recently went to the doc for a yearly exam and she did order bloodwork, though recommended I wait until the second day of menstruation to see if my body is producing an egg (due to my PCOS). What are your thoughts? Should I wait or just get it now to check my thyroid, cortisol, etc.?<br /><br />Anyway, any insight you have will be greatly appreciated. I hope you are well:) <br /><br />Best,<br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-9807363417054547732011-12-26T14:44:27.273-08:002011-12-26T14:44:27.273-08:00Hey, Girlie, thanks for sharing your personal hist...Hey, Girlie, thanks for sharing your personal history. Hope 2012 is your best year yet! Question: How did you know when serum insulin eclipsed serum cortisol?Marisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-20815008021915192132011-12-23T07:52:15.868-08:002011-12-23T07:52:15.868-08:00Cool interview, I was really looking towards it!
...Cool interview, I was really looking towards it!<br /><br />You and Denise should make a book, it could cover so many spaces AND bring rational paleo-style omnivorism to gals too! Take Melissa McEwen in as well!<br /><br />I see there is some NAC stuff going. What do you think of my beta-alanine boosting combo (on top of paleo eating): NAC, alpha-lipoic acid % tocotrienols I got rid of 23 pounds last summer? I see BA-induced carnosine chelates mercury and such but is there any base for possible fat loss too? Got some muscle too, even though I'm just a runner type mostly.<br /><br />Lastly, my friend tried pycnogenol for seasonal allergy with no avail. Are there other hot/steamy suggestions around?<br /><br />- JohnnyBoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-14728770785434420342011-12-19T06:02:03.349-08:002011-12-19T06:02:03.349-08:00Thanks for the information. I have one more quest...Thanks for the information. I have one more question about Kruse vs. Faigin. What do you think about their advice with regards to meal frequency. Kruse wants us to aim for two meals per day. Breakfast and then dinner. Where as Faigin recommends eating about every 4 hours (at least 4 meals per day). They both are trying to focus on hormonal resets/enhancement which is why I am comparing these two specifically. If I try to follow Dr. Kruse' plan, and skip lunch,I get light headed and jittery. Faigin, is trying to keep cravings at bay, and Kruse is trying to eat at the times of day when cortisol is highest. Do you have any insights to one verses the other? Really enjoying the chat.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346661892269510469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-36843676271527256462011-12-16T16:23:13.709-08:002011-12-16T16:23:13.709-08:00Olga,
Have you seen this?? (I think from Lance S...Olga,<br /><br />Have you seen this?? (I think from Lance Strish but forgot source now -- sorry)<br /><br />http://www.jci.org/articles/view/113450/scanned-page/973<br /><br /><br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-18918749991270665802011-12-16T16:21:31.743-08:002011-12-16T16:21:31.743-08:00Olga,
In past and currently I do a load of 100-15...Olga,<br /><br />In past and currently I do a load of 100-150 g a few days prior and on big workout days or race days (sprint tri, half marathons) with anything -- rice, chocolate, icecream, etc. I don't really like yams but I think these and red/heirloom potatoes are great and have lower GI (glycemic index) than some of the cr*p I sometimes eat... Have to admit, I am a food-fiend and often I workout just so I can eat.. with criminal negligence. Sorry this is the truth. If I didn't work out, the weight/fat gain creeps within 1-2 wks in noticeable ways. I've been this way since my high schools years!<br /><br />Honestly I think both Kruse and Faigin are correct but it depends uniquely on the person... Does that make sense? Some have high cortisol in the morning (like me) and it behooves metabolism to get the serum insulin high (or at least relatively higher) compared with cortisol in the morning. The adrenals like this; read Schwarzbein.<br /><br />Faigin may be dealing with healthier, less toxic and more mitochondrially competent and adrenally competent individuals. An insulin spike at night won't drastically inhibit GH (growth hormone) and subsequent leptin, testosterone and other hormone casecades for these healthier folks... Typically however insulin spikes WILL cock-block testosterone and GH, thus prevently maximal muscle gains if you read the literature. Art DeVany and other 'muscle' focused are LC and avoid carbs and high fat at night for this reason... it is true but for those adrenally safe and fine, the insulin spike DOES grow muscles (but for those not so inclined fat + muscles).<br /><br /><br /><br />PRETTY ERIN!! ;)<br /><br />I'd like to hook up with you when I visit TN...!!!! We'd have a lot of fun. I'm gonna check out all the refs and links -- THANKXXXX I could've used the 'happy pills' when I first arrived here in Shanghai! Fortunately I found some crossfitters, exercise nuts, cool galpals and things are much better but life transitions sure kicked my ass there. Oh massages helped too esp the ones from the guys that studied some qigong -- I don't know what they instilled in their touch but BOY it does work (no placebo effects).<br /><br />You've done A-L-L things I've ONLY DREAMED OF -- Dragon-girl you're on my radar NOW... WATCH OUT!!!!! *ha haaaaha* <br /><br />Talk soon honey,<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-89760983552675784532011-12-13T04:50:23.642-08:002011-12-13T04:50:23.642-08:00Hi Dr. BG,
How often do you do a carb load of 150-...Hi Dr. BG,<br />How often do you do a carb load of 150-200 g/day and at what time of the day? Dr. Kruse says it should be at breakfast, and Rob Fagin says it should be the last meal of the day. Kruse says AM because cortisol is at it's highest, and Fagin says PM because he wants the greatest time elapsed from spiking your insulin until you eat again in the morning. Who's right??? Any insights?Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346661892269510469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-801470966736231032011-12-12T18:29:30.695-08:002011-12-12T18:29:30.695-08:00Something about chyavanprash makes me feel really ...Something about chyavanprash makes me feel really good. It does have sugar/honey in it (and usually ghee to help absorption) but Himalaya makes some in caps, too. I honestly don't mind the sugars because it also has herbs that normalize blood sugar, so I figure it all works out.<br /><br />A great source for CLEAN/sustainable Chinese herbs is Dragon Herbs. Ron Teeguarden is the man when it comes to tonic herb formulations and their herbalists on staff do free herbal consults when you call their 800 #. Their goji berries are the best, bar none. I love their Lights Out formula- not for sleep, but for daytime stress. It's like magical happy pills for me! Seriously, it makes me feel happy for no reason (that's always welcome;-) <br />I wish I could go wild with tonic formulations, but too many have astragalus and it's contraindicated for my Hashimoto's (I used to take it and it kept me from getting colds, but I think it also kept my immune system hyperactive!)<br /><br />I did training in reading/palpating energy fields and I can do it to a degree, but I need to practice way more. Everything is energy field reading in medical qigong. I can tell if an organ has deficiency or excess going on but I have a hard time feeling all the different fields (sea of ying qi, sea of blood, sea of marrow, etc.) I'm better at executing qi emission than diagnosis, lol.<br /><br />Here's a fun website for basic tongue diagnosis:<br />http://beyondwellbeing.com/herbs/tongue-diagnosis.shtml<br /><br />If you ever come to TN to hang with Dr. Kruse, LET ME KNOW! I'm here in Nashville, too! I still haven't met Dr. K. yet (I need to hook him up with the neurofeedback practice I worked at!)<br />XOXOPretty In Primalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064877713438865157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-90019692033761580952011-12-10T20:09:47.415-08:002011-12-10T20:09:47.415-08:00mgood66,
Also don't forget the supreme and pr...mgood66,<br /><br />Also don't forget the supreme and primal value of getting a blast of ancestral UVB/sunlight EVERY MORNING!Dr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-45721313304356126122011-12-10T19:54:09.143-08:002011-12-10T19:54:09.143-08:00Erin/Pretty,
OMG I wish we hooked up SOONER!!!!! ...Erin/Pretty,<br /><br />OMG I wish we hooked up SOONER!!!!! Why did I wait to do Jimmy????? *cough cough I'M TOO LAME I'M TOO LAME I'M TOO LAME*<br /><br /><br />I will ck out Chyavanprash!!! You are too funny. <br /><br />I only dream of reading TONGUES...!<br /><br />Do you read energy fields? Personally I ck out SKIN. This tells me the gut...<br /><br />With the chelation i've had to alternate (with topical DMPS) because it does affect the gut since it's all oral but after the recent carb reset, it appears to work better. Hard to reset the 'gut' and liver with $*%&# wonky adrenals... <br /><br />Will need a must-do guide from your acupuncterist. Any English classes in Shanghai, which is where we are for this year and possible next (may go to Germany next year).<br /><br />I don't touch much chinese herbs due to metal and other contamination problems. Also I have problems if not harvested from known sustainable sources... major prob here.<br /><br />I LOVE U!!!<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-11655147165332224082011-12-10T19:46:20.479-08:002011-12-10T19:46:20.479-08:00Jen,
*haa aha!* Tai chi is kicking my ass.
I go...Jen,<br /><br />*haa aha!* Tai chi is kicking my ass.<br /><br />I got your email -- thanxxx! Will respond soon... my google is worse than snail-mail with China's constraints.<br /><br /><br /><br />mgood66,<br /><br />OK NOW WE'RE MAKING PROGRESS. You are like Jimmy and I. Your hypothalamus and pituitary are sensing the high E (estrogens) and low T (testosterone) and boosting FSH to round these imbalances out.<br /><br />(a) You might have metals...<br />(b) You also might have xenoestrogens...<br />(c) Excessive stressors (but who doesn't???!) have you stopped crossfit???! have you started yoga and relaxation at night to bring down PM cortisol???? Massage? Sex/ecstasy? More oxy-T? Hug therapy??? <br /><br />Read:<br />ori hofmekler, author of the 'warrior diet' and columnist at (both) Penthouse and Playboy (no I don't subscribe just in case ur wondering), 'The Anti-Estrogenic Diet'<br /><br />This book is awesome -- I take DIM and many of the other supplements, foods, diet he advises. Once we have cortisol-driven adipose (visceral and white adipose, WAT) which overly secrete estrogens (esp E1 and E2, not the anti-inflammatory E3 estriol), we experience a complete imbalance and relative estrogen dominance. For men, this makes them grrrrrrls. For girls, this makes us b*tchy, bad and brash. Also fat, fatigued and FUZZY.<br /><br />It's all reversible. You need to focus on the liver (where you probably also have FATTY, calcified liver, NASH or NALFD), omega-3 deficiency and excessive inflammation. The only thing that I don't agree with Hofmekler on are:<br /><br />(1) ketosis -- he advises alternating VLC days with high carb days; this is a cardinal no-no when one has flat-lined cortisol/ASI or recovering from a flat-lined adrenal hormone signatures<br /><br />(2) nuts -- he likes nuts but I think their n-6 pufa profile is detrimental without high quality, pharmaceutical grade (PCB- and mercury-free) fish oil omega-3s. Check out fish oil from Julianne (or Robb wolf). She's on my blogroll.<br />http://paleozonenutrition.wordpress.com/tag/fish-oil/<br /><br /><br />Other resources:<br /><br />http://www.ppcchicago.com/articles/adrenalfatigue.php<br /><br />http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/34/The_Coming_Health_Crisis_Heavy_Metal_Poisoning.aspx<br /><br />http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/608/Heavy_Metals_and_Testosterone.aspx<br />http://us.cpoliquin.com/product_p/metallic%20detox.htm<br /><br />http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/302/Addressing_The_Challenges_Of_Estrogen.aspxhttp://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/307/Estrodetox_Protection_From_Harmful_Metabolites.aspx<br /> <br />Additionally pubmed 'metalloestrogens' and 'xenoestrogens'<br /><br />Mucho e-hugs for you,<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-63952573484651037132011-12-09T10:59:10.732-08:002011-12-09T10:59:10.732-08:00Had to go back and look at my ASI results from Sep...Had to go back and look at my ASI results from September. Progesterone looks good, actually. My free cortisol rhythm was on the low side of normal except for the noon reading (a little too low), which is a huge improvement over the one I had a year ago which was just a flat line across the bottom. Eek.<br /><br />DHEA was 2 (range 3-10). Yikes.<br /><br />Androstenedione was 78, and borderline low starts at 100. Makes sense with DHEA low.<br />Progesterone is 71 (5-95)<br />Free testosterone 41 (40-70)<br />Very elevated FSH<br />elevated estradiol.<br /><br />Seems like typical middle-aged man syndrome (which I am, I guess at age 45). How do I hack that? :-)mgood66noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-27278794219066333992011-12-09T08:14:50.597-08:002011-12-09T08:14:50.597-08:00I love adaptogens, too! Rhodiola and I are BFF'...I love adaptogens, too! Rhodiola and I are BFF's. Rehmannia is a special kidney/adrenal loving herb (in Chinese, the name means "kidney's own food"- it's in all the major TCM restorative tonics). Chyavanprash also rocks.<br /><br />OMG, qigong was/is the life changer of life changers for me! It helped my adrenals when nothing else could (and it turned me into a Daoist, lol!). If you find Tai Chi too challenging, qigong requires less coordination, but has the same benefits (and maybe more, as it's more focused on organ/emotion balancing).<br />TCM is my hobby. My acupuncturist (from Shanghai) LOVES it when I tell her about my black chicken herbal soup, heehee. I do tongue diagnosis every morning when I get up (it's such a useful thing!) Where in China are you living?<br /><br />I've used the HMD and my old retail customers used it and everyone all around seemed to tolerate it really well and get good results.<br /><br />I just recently got out of doing neurofeedback, but I give it a huge thumbs-up. I'll probably post on it soon, just to get the word out to people, since it's still kind of obscure. I think so many people would benefit.Pretty In Primalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064877713438865157noreply@blogger.com