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Saturday July 5, 2008
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The Endocrine System / The Adrenal Glands
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There are many associated symptoms and consequences of impaired adrenal function:
| Due to our modern society with the many physical and emotional stresses, probably half the population possess varying degrees of adrenal malfunction. |
| Anger |
Fear |
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Worry/anxiety |
Depression |
| Guilt |
Overwork/ physical or mental strain |
| Excessive exercise |
Sleep deprivation |
| Light-cycle disruption |
Surgery |
| Trauma/injury |
Chronic inflammation |
| Chronic infection |
Chronic pain |
| Temperature extremes |
Toxic exposure |
| Malabsorption |
Maldigestion |
| Chronic illness |
Chronic-severe allergies |
| Hypogycemia |
Nutritional deficiencies |
| Low body temperature |
Weakness |
| Unexplained hair loss |
Nervousness |
| Difficulty building muscle |
Irritability |
| Mental depression |
Difficulty gaining weight |
| Apprehension |
Hypoglycemia |
| Inability to concentrate |
Excessive hunger |
| Tendency towards inflammation |
Moments of confusion |
| Indigestion |
Poor memory |
| Feelings of frustration |
Alternating diarrhea and constipation |
| Osteoporosis |
Auto-immune hepatitis |
| Auto-immune diseases |
Lightheadedness |
| Palpitations [heart fluttering] |
Dizziness that occurs upon standing |
| Poor resistance to infections |
Low blood pressure |
| Insomnia |
Food and/or inhalant allergies |
| PMS |
Craving for sweets |
| Dry and thin skin |
Headaches |
| Scanty perspiration |
Alcohol intolerance |
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| Lab Values - Common |
Low systolic blood pressure
Low diastolic blood pressure |
Symptoms -
Aging |
Loss of interest in activities |
| Symptoms - Allergy |
Allergies to certain foods |
| Symptoms - Environment |
Poor tolerance of cold
Poor tolerance of heat |
| Symptoms - Female |
Enlarged clitoris
Male characteristics |
| Symptoms - Food - Beverages |
Constant/frequent thirst |
| Symptoms - Food - General |
Weak appetite |
| Symptoms - Food - Preferences |
Craving for salt |
| Symptoms - Gastrointestinal - General |
Meal-related bloating |
| Symptoms - General |
Fatigue that worsens during the day
Major fatigue for over 12/minor fatigue for over 3/major fatigue for over 3 months
Constant fatigue
Fatigue on light exertion
Slow recovery from colds
Dizziness when standing up
Having a CFS diagnosis or history of CFS diagnosis
Counter-indicators:
Not having constant fatigue
No fatigue on light exertion
Chronic fatigue now resolved
Absence of worsening fatigue
(No) history of fatigability |
| Symptoms - Hair |
Balding lower legs |
| Symptoms - Head - Eyes/Ocular |
Vision disturbances
(High) sensitivity to bright light |
| Symptoms - Head - Nose |
Allergic rhinitis |
| Symptoms - Immune System |
History of infections
Postviral syndrome |
| Symptoms - Metabolic |
Low stamina
Low body temperature
Frequent colds/flus
Being severely affected by flus |
| Symptoms - Mind - Emotional |
Adverse reaction to stress
Inability to work under pressure
History of depression
Frequent/occasional emotional exhaustion |
| Symptoms - Muscular |
Tender muscles |
| Symptoms - Reproductive - Female Cycle |
Hot flashes during period
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Adrenal estrogen seems to be necessary to avoid hot flashes during normal menses when the ovarian production of estrogen drops. Hot flashes during menses may be a symptom of mild adrenal cortex deficiency. |
Irregular menstrual cycles
{menopause} Menopausal arthritis
Unexplained missed periods
Breast soreness during cycle |
| Symptoms - Reproductive - General |
Morning sickness
Late/probable/early miscarriage
Difficulty conceiving children |
| Symptoms - Respiratory |
(Frequent) sore throats |
| Symptoms - Skin - Conditions |
{acne} Acne worse during period |
| Symptoms - Skin - General |
Darker/redder skin color
Diminished perspiration
Red palms/fingertips |
| Symptoms - Sleep |
Difficulty getting out of bed |
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