Stress maladaptation is the body’s inappropriate response to prolonged stress. The normal reaction of the body to stress is to produce greater quantities of both cortisol and DHEA. When the stress is gone, the body reduces its output of cortisol and DHEA to resting levels and everything is fine. This is what happens with short episodes of stress. However, when the stress is prolonged, the body prefers to make increasingly greater amounts of cortisol and less DHEA. How long does it take for this to occur? One study showed that after just 28 days of continuous stress, cortisol levels had climbed to 240 percent of starting values and DHEA had dropped to 15 percent of initial levels! What’s even worse is that even after the stress is removed, the body sometimes does not recover and bring these hormones back to normal levels, but instead, remains in the stress response mode with high cortisol and low DHEA output.

The consequences of elevated cortisol and reduced DHEA levels are devastating: The immune system is compromised with increased risk to infections, certain cancers, allergies and autoimmune diseases. Glucose utilization and insulin function are altered with resultant higher blood sugar levels. Salt and water are retained, producing tendency toward high blood pressure. Blood cholesterol and triglycerides increase and predispose to heart disease. Thyroid function becomes impaired, resulting in decreased metabolism, lowered body temperature, and reduced vitality. The body stores fat, especially around the midsection. Depression, insomnia, hunger, and PMS result. Reproductive function falters with resultant infertility and cessation of the menstrual cycle. The body becomes more susceptible to toxins and heavy metals. Stomach ulcers form. Memory and learning become impaired. The combination of reduced R.E.M. (rapid eye movement) sleep and lowered growth hormone release at night diminish mental and physical regeneration, which results in acceleration of the aging process. Protein synthesis is reduced and protein breakdown is increased, leading to bone loss, skin wrinkles, arthritis, muscle loss and weakness, and all the protein supplements in the world won’t make a difference. However, resistive exercise (like bodybuilding) can maintain muscle mass under these conditions by “stealing” protein from the internal organs. Obviously, this is not healthy. An additional strike against endurance athletes is the fact that insulin-sensitive, slow oxidative type 1 muscle fibers become replaced by fast glycolytic type II-B muscle fibers, resulting in poor performance. Not all of these effects of high cortisol and low DHEA occur in everyone. What does happen in each individual is dependent upon genetic predisposition and lifestyle/environmental factors.

When DHEA levels are low, supplements should be taken for several months. When another saliva test has shown that DHEA is back in normal range, the supplements are gradually tapered off and followed by another test about a week after stopping supplementation. This is done to assure that the body has recovered and is again making DHEA on its own.

For those who are not concerned with health but take DHEA for reasons other than restoring levels to normal, beware of excessive and/or prolonged use causing or contributing to: nausea, headaches, acne, liver tumors, atherosclerosis, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, male breast growth, uterine fibroids and polyps, endometriosis, cystic breasts and ovaries, male pattern hair growth in women, spotting, and breast tenderness. The adrenal glands may atrophy and some people on thyroid replacement therapy will become hyperthyroid as the DHEA makes the medication more active.

1 1/2 tbspn beeswax (yellow is best)
1/2 tbspn cocoa butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
15 drops white thyme essential oil
15 drops rosemary essential oil
25 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops castor oil

Melt beeswax in a glass jar standing in hot water, Add the cocoa butter, and when it has melted, add the oils. Stir to mix thoroughly, then pour into a clean deodorant stick case and leave to cool and set.

None of the above mentioned supplements are sedatives. There are no negative side effects, and you can still take medications without problems.
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]]> http://dramyemch.com/uncategorized/help-stop-the-fda-from-regulated-supplements-and-making-them-prescription-only/feed/ 0 http://dramyemch.com/anxiety/i-have-been-suffering-with-insomnia-for-a-long-time-im-58-years-sometimes-i-am-up-all-night-have-done-some-research-about-adrenal-glands-malfunction-what-do-you-recommend/ http://dramyemch.com/anxiety/i-have-been-suffering-with-insomnia-for-a-long-time-im-58-years-sometimes-i-am-up-all-night-have-done-some-research-about-adrenal-glands-malfunction-what-do-you-recommend/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:38:14 +0000 Dr. Amy http://dramyemch.com/?p=841 If you believe it is your adrenal glands, then I would recommend a 2 step protocol to help you sleep, relax, reduce cortisol, and support your adrenal function.
Step 1: Start taking B Natural’s Adrenalyze. 1 in the morning, and one around lunch time. This plant chemical blend is a support to your adrenals, and will help you have energy, burn calories correctly, and help you feel better during the daytime.
Step 2: Cortisol Manger or Cortisol Calm. Take 2 at bedtime, and try to sleep. If you are unable to sleep, take 2 every 4 hours during the night until you feel a bit calmer, and can dose off. I would add Tranquil Sleep 2 with every dose of Cortisol Manager you take to help you to fall alseep. It took my body 4 nights of taking 2 at bed, and one later in the night until I got 5 hours of sleep in a row, it was amazing.
Let me know how this works for you, I have been on these products for over a year, I still have a bad night now and then, but work through them, and generally sleep well.
These products are only available at B Natural on London Road in Eau Claire WI. 715-790-0650