Comments on: Adrenal Fatigue: Causes and Cures http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/ Adventures in real food and sustainability. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Katie http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-14250 Katie Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:40:50 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-14250 Thank you so much for your reply and suggestions. I do have the Making More Milk book and find it very helpful and interesting. I pretty much devour anything I can find related to this topic because answers are scarce and I feel that so much more can be done to help women in our situation. You are so lucky to be working with Lisa Marasco! Can I ask if you are doing anything in particular to balance your hormones during pregnancy? Do you have other identifiable symptoms of high androgens? I definitely feel that my low milk supply stems from a hormonal imbalance of some sort as well. I'm pretty sure I have low progesterone and perhaps low cortisol (which is related to adrenal fatigue). I've read that cortisol is a hormone necessary to promote development of alveoli cells during pregnancy as well as help with the lactogenesis II process after birth, so if it is low, this could be a problem. My personal belief about women in our situation is that most of us do have the capacity to achieve full lactation, however certain hormones are not working correctly during pregnancy to enable the breasts to achieve their full lactation capabilities. I feel that this is so because many women with chronic low supply have gone on to fully nurse their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th children. Somehow the "perfect storm" of hormones was achieved and lactation worked in these cases. If only we could figure out EXACTLY what is going wrong, and fix it! I recently read this blog post and thought you might find it interesting. It struck a chord with me because I feel there is so much more that can be done. I personally feel as though the medical community has failed us in this regard and this was a refreshing call to action: http://bfmed.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/when-lactation-doesnt-work/ Sorry for my long post! I could go on forever about this! I will be praying and sending positive vibes your way for an abundant milk supply for your newest baby. I hope things go well for you with your labor and delivery as well. -Katie Thank you so much for your reply and suggestions. I do have the Making More Milk book and find it very helpful and interesting. I pretty much devour anything I can find related to this topic because answers are scarce and I feel that so much more can be done to help women in our situation. You are so lucky to be working with Lisa Marasco! Can I ask if you are doing anything in particular to balance your hormones during pregnancy? Do you have other identifiable symptoms of high androgens? I definitely feel that my low milk supply stems from a hormonal imbalance of some sort as well. I’m pretty sure I have low progesterone and perhaps low cortisol (which is related to adrenal fatigue). I’ve read that cortisol is a hormone necessary to promote development of alveoli cells during pregnancy as well as help with the lactogenesis II process after birth, so if it is low, this could be a problem.
My personal belief about women in our situation is that most of us do have the capacity to achieve full lactation, however certain hormones are not working correctly during pregnancy to enable the breasts to achieve their full lactation capabilities. I feel that this is so because many women with chronic low supply have gone on to fully nurse their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th children. Somehow the “perfect storm” of hormones was achieved and lactation worked in these cases. If only we could figure out EXACTLY what is going wrong, and fix it!
I recently read this blog post and thought you might find it interesting. It struck a chord with me because I feel there is so much more that can be done. I personally feel as though the medical community has failed us in this regard and this was a refreshing call to action:
http://bfmed.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/when-lactation-doesnt-work/

Sorry for my long post! I could go on forever about this!
I will be praying and sending positive vibes your way for an abundant milk supply for your newest baby. I hope things go well for you with your labor and delivery as well.
-Katie

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-14147 Shannon Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:46:30 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-14147 Katie - I am not entirely clear on the relationship between adrenal fatigue and milk supply, but I can tell you what I know of my own situation. After we found out I was pregnant this time I got my hormone levels tested and found that I had lowish progesterone, but more importantly, high androgens (testosterone, DHEAs, etc.). Androgens prevent the proper development of mammary tissue during pregnancy and adolescence. This, in turn, prevents the body from making or distributing enough milk for baby, no matter how much nursing one does. I am currently working with Lisa Marasco, a lactation consultant who wrote the book Making More Milk. I highly recommend it as she is a well-known expert in the field of hormones relating to breastmilk issues. Please get and read the book to see if something more may be causing your milk supply issues like mine. I totally relate to your comments and I hope the book and ideas are helpful. Katie – I am not entirely clear on the relationship between adrenal fatigue and milk supply, but I can tell you what I know of my own situation. After we found out I was pregnant this time I got my hormone levels tested and found that I had lowish progesterone, but more importantly, high androgens (testosterone, DHEAs, etc.). Androgens prevent the proper development of mammary tissue during pregnancy and adolescence. This, in turn, prevents the body from making or distributing enough milk for baby, no matter how much nursing one does.

I am currently working with Lisa Marasco, a lactation consultant who wrote the book Making More Milk. I highly recommend it as she is a well-known expert in the field of hormones relating to breastmilk issues. Please get and read the book to see if something more may be causing your milk supply issues like mine. I totally relate to your comments and I hope the book and ideas are helpful.

]]> By: Katie http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-13940 Katie Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:26:16 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-13940 I am very interested in the topic of adrenal fatigue, as I suffered (and am currently suffering) the heartbreak of chronic low milk supply with both of my daughters (3 1/2 and 3 months). I am desperately seeking answers and reasons for my inability to produce much breastmilk, and adrenal fatigue is something I've been exploring as well. It makes sense based on the fact that stress is a major cause of this (adrenal exhaustion), and I've had an anxiety disorder for most of my life. It's very difficult for me to talk about my breastfeeding difficulties with my friends and family, all of whom breastfeed with ease and are unable to understand my grief. This has interfered with my ability to enjoy the sweet infancy period of my children's life, and I have a lot of sadness and anger in me about this. My heart goes out to you for your struggles as well. In briefly reading through your blog, I can tell that we share a lot of views on nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Please let me know if you have found out anything more about adrenal fatigue and its relationship to low milk supply or anything else. Good luck to you. - Katie I am very interested in the topic of adrenal fatigue, as I suffered (and am currently suffering) the heartbreak of chronic low milk supply with both of my daughters (3 1/2 and 3 months). I am desperately seeking answers and reasons for my inability to produce much breastmilk, and adrenal fatigue is something I’ve been exploring as well. It makes sense based on the fact that stress is a major cause of this (adrenal exhaustion), and I’ve had an anxiety disorder for most of my life.
It’s very difficult for me to talk about my breastfeeding difficulties with my friends and family, all of whom breastfeed with ease and are unable to understand my grief. This has interfered with my ability to enjoy the sweet infancy period of my children’s life, and I have a lot of sadness and anger in me about this. My heart goes out to you for your struggles as well. In briefly reading through your blog, I can tell that we share a lot of views on nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Please let me know if you have found out anything more about adrenal fatigue and its relationship to low milk supply or anything else. Good luck to you. – Katie

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-8512 Shannon Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:52:12 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-8512 Amanda - So good to see you too and your little lady is so precious. Take care! Amanda – So good to see you too and your little lady is so precious. Take care!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-8502 Amanda Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:52:19 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-8502 I am so thrilled you reposted these three in this format! I've just had the chance to visit here again and was so pleased to see this. It was lovely hanging out with you and our kiddos. I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas! Many blessings and xoxo! I am so thrilled you reposted these three in this format! I’ve just had the chance to visit here again and was so pleased to see this. It was lovely hanging out with you and our kiddos. I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas! Many blessings and xoxo!

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-6672 Shannon Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:01:36 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-6672 Luz - That is great! I use celtic or himalayan salt and love it. I can tell that I need it because I am always over-salting things. I eat it freely, though, knowing that it is a good for you salt. Luz – That is great! I use celtic or himalayan salt and love it. I can tell that I need it because I am always over-salting things. I eat it freely, though, knowing that it is a good for you salt.

]]> By: Luz Ortiz http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-6619 Luz Ortiz Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:36:36 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-6619 Great article Shannon! When I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue years ago, I started researching how salt is made and why table salt is so bad for you. I discovered Himalyan Crystal Salt. I've been using this salt for a couple of years now and was able to heal my adrenals and get my thyroid back in sync with the assistance of this salt and changes to my lifestyle (diet, stress reduction, etc). A good resource I found is the book "Water & Salt : The Essence of Life by Dr. Med. Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira. You can read more about it here: http://www.americanbluegreen.com/ The salt is not cheap but it is so good for you that it is worth the expense. Great article Shannon! When I was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue years ago, I started researching how salt is made and why table salt is so bad for you. I discovered Himalyan Crystal Salt. I’ve been using this salt for a couple of years now and was able to heal my adrenals and get my thyroid back in sync with the assistance of this salt and changes to my lifestyle (diet, stress reduction, etc). A good resource I found is the book “Water & Salt : The Essence of Life by Dr. Med. Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira. You can read more about it here: http://www.americanbluegreen.com/
The salt is not cheap but it is so good for you that it is worth the expense.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-6126 Shannon Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:37:30 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-6126 Katie - Thanks for the heads up. The WAP website was redone last year and sometimes the links are not the same. I hunted down the new link: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/29-modern-diseases/591-copper-zinc-imbalance.html Katie – Thanks for the heads up. The WAP website was redone last year and sometimes the links are not the same. I hunted down the new link:

http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-diseases/29-modern-diseases/591-copper-zinc-imbalance.html

]]> By: Katie http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-6110 Katie Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:34:45 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-6110 Thanks for the post! I'm really interested in reading more about the copper-zinc imbalance but the link isn't working. Could you please post it again? Thanks! Thanks for the post! I’m really interested in reading more about the copper-zinc imbalance but the link isn’t working. Could you please post it again?

Thanks!

]]> By: Alicia http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/adrenal-fatigue-causes/comment-page-1/#comment-2193 Alicia Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:38:05 +0000 http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=1996#comment-2193 Elizabeth ---- great link thank you! Have you taken a look at this one? I am going to see one of the physician on the list once my testing gets back. http://www.bodylogicmd.com/bodylogicmd-physicians Elizabeth —- great link thank you! Have you taken a look at this one? I am going to see one of the physician on the list once my testing gets back.

http://www.bodylogicmd.com/bodylogicmd-physicians

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