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Thanks Powerlifer :) I will check out the tea (what is the flavor like?). As for the bitters - I purchased "Sweetish Bitters" by Gaia Herbs. It has gentian, dandelion, milk thistle, wild yam, cardomom, fennel, and a few others. Do they all have grain alcohol? I wasn't thrilled about that....
Hi there! Powerlifer, I too am wondering about Maca. I have to tell you that you have been so helpful to me in the threads (thank you so much!). You seem so knowledgeable. I have battled candida for a while now but never took adrenal fatique seriously until I saw some of your comments because I never recognized it fully....I purchased some maca to help with energy and low hormonal issues. I have a question though - is maca a safe stimulant for those with Adrenal Fatique issues? I like the little boost I get, but concerned that it could do harm - my ND said to be careful with it as she referred to it as a "stimulant". Thoughts?
Oh - also - I started taking digestive bitters. What is the correct way to take it? I assume a few minutes before each meal?
Anyway, thank you for your insights. Would love to be able to contact you directly, if this is an inappropriate place for all my questions :)
Thanks! I hadn't had any dietary changes, so I'm not sure why my stomach got so irritated. However, now that it is better I will start implementing the maca back, slowly. I didn't know that it aided in digestion, I was taking it to level out hormones.
Nice to read about the bitters as well!
Powerlifer, thanks again! Hey I was wondering - how long does it take to rebuild the adrenal function? I feel pretty good but still having terrible skin issues. I have been taking Organic Sulphur for about a 3wks - month and not seeing a lot of improvement yet. I still react to certains foods etc. Also started the bitters about a week ago. I'm hoping that this is all cleansing. I have issues with candida/parasites too. Its a never-ending battle...
Powerlifer, thank you. Yes, I worry that I have been coming at this from the wrong angle. Focusing more on microbes rather than adrenals. I have never been tested for microbes, but the long list of symptoms I had for years definitely pointed to candida. I finally have been working with a naturopath for a year now. However, the approach we have been taking is using supplements, such as minerals and Organic Sulphur, that he said help the gut and also the adrenals.
My skin issues are more related to eczema on my face and a bad rash all over lower abdomen, and blemishes on other body parts like upper arms (inflammatory skin stuff). They seem to intensify when I'm stressed -Or when I take more of the anti-candida remedies like Organic Sulphur and probiotics(then I usually assume its detox).
As for diet. I do make my own rejuvelac and eat raw sauerkraut, but perhaps I need more prebiotics. I do still drink a cup of green tea in the morning that isn't decaf and once in a great while I do a bit of cacao. Perhaps its time to do decaf tea. I carry a lot of anxiety around which I'm guessing is big role player.
Honestly, most of my "symptoms" are very subtle except the skin - the skin is terrible. I'm so so fed up with it. And fed up with worrying about what I"m eating to aggravate it.
Sorry for the all the questions - I turn to you because I know you have overcome these issues - specifically the Adrenal Fatigue. You are very articulate and so knowledgeable. Thank you :)
Hey Powerlifer - yes the upper arms are just what you describe, they're like little acne(sometimes it pops up in other areas too unfortunately). I am mostly raw vegan but I do take Cod Liver Oil in conjuction with a mineral supplement I get from my ND. Funny, I do wonder about him pushing the supplements. But his logic and approach makes much sense to me and I like that he is a raw advocate as well. Plus I have come a long way in the last year with his help, but I have to admit I am sick of the "supplements" and want to get to a place where I sustain my health through foods and herbals. Like you, I have spent years and driven myself into debt trying to get my health back into balance. It has been a long and expensive road. (*sigh*)
Oh- as for the bitters. I just do a small squirt on the back of my tonque (about 1/2 tsp) a few minutes before a meal. I let it sit for a few seconds, swallow it, then a minute later I will drink a little water. Then start my meal a few minutes after. Is this correct? I just started doing the bitters about a week ago, so hopefully this will help with some things.
I will look into working in some bee pollen and seaweeds.
Hey this is off the subject, but are you in England?
Oh good to know. I don't mind the taste of the bitters at all, so I will skip the water. Interesting about the fats, I suspected I was taking in too much fat. I tend to do that because of lack of calories and fear of fruit (candida). I'm trying to be more brave about that - taking in more fruit in the morning and working a little buckwheat in my lunch and dinners.
Scotland, huh? Nice! I have never been overseas (I am in the USA - Minneapolis, MN). I hear Scotland is beautiful! I hope to visit it, along with many other places in Europe, someday :)
Hi Powerlifer, I hope you are well. So, I've been using the bitters for a couple of weeks now, but unfortunately I don't think they're helping - or at least with the fats. Whenever, I consume fats with my meal, I usually get a creepy crawly feeling on my skin a couple hours after. Usually, is followed by the bumps over the next day too. And I've noticed I'm still not digesting nuts or seeds- not even soaked - they leave me the same way they came in (I know, lovely huh?)
Any thoughts? I'm trying to do low fat but tend to be so hungry in the evenings. Weird....Oh and how long do fats stay in your bloodstream? I'm trying to increase fruits but don't want to a candida festival if the fats are present in my bloodstream. I guess I'm looking into the low fat fruit thing but I really like nuts and seeds for variety yet don't digest them. Was hoping I could fix this...
Anyway, thanks for your help :)
Thanks, Powerlifer :) Yep I'm doing the bitters before my meal. And there is tumeric in them so that's good. I will try the lecithin. Maybe it'll just take some time. Thanks again!
Hi Powerlifer, I hope you are well. I was wondering, in your opinion, what do you feel is the idea diet? I noticed, in another thread, that you mentioned you didn't think 100% raw was a very healthy diet? Also, what are your thoughts on the 80-10-10?
Every day I struggle with trying to figure out what is the best diet for me. Because I am sensitive to nuts and seeds (which sucks because I love them sooo much), I thought about trying the 80-10-10. Even tried to dabble with it for a couple of days but the amount of fruit and sugar just seems too much. People say it cures candida - but I can't help but wonder if it merely suppresses it?
Since you are someone who has overcome the same health issues that I have, I'm curious - what kind of diet/regimen do you keep?
Thanks powerlifer. I wonder if the meat/adrenal thing has to do B12. Well, I appreciate your input and can't help but agree. I've noticed sometimes I want something different (be it steamed veggies or cooked lentils). With respect to having days where there is a craving, yeah they say your body tells you what it needs. Sometimes our spirit requires different things(diets) of us. I bet some people cause more harm stressing about their diet, than good.
Anyway, thanks again!
Hi Powerlifer :) I hope all is well with you! So in your opinion, what would be the best adaptogenic herbs to support the adrenals. I'm thinking about taking them in liquid form. Lately, I've been hearing about the negative effects of magnesium stearate - and it seems to be in every capsule! Nevertheless, I'm trying to reduce the amount of encapsulated supplements (i.e. Ortho Adapt herbs).... What do you know about magnesium stearate?
Thanks!
Thanks powerlifer - good to know - yes the alcohol would concern me!
And yes I'm definitely interested in your herbal formula! How would you like to proceed with this?
Thanks again :)
Stacy
Hi Powerlifer :) Excellent I see it - its the combo pack, right? How is it packaged? Capsules or is it straight powder? I think I can just order it with my visa through the site if you prefer. Do you know if there is a way to avoid fees for the currency exchange? I ordered some raw foods from Canada once and got hit with fees. If not, no worries, I'm sure its worth the purchase! Exciting! This will give me a chance to order the jiaogulan tea too!
OK - thanks!!