One more quickie on ashwagandha :-)

[ajs100uk]

My private doctor has recommend ashwagandha.

Anyone taking it and care to share experiences?

Any recommendations on which brand to buy?

He has recommended 500mg twice a day.

Thank you lovlies!

[TJc64]

Can I ask why your doctor has recommended this ? Thanks

[ajs100uk in reply to TJc64]

Adrenal fatigue.

[TJc64 in reply to ajs100uk]

Thanks . I have had a recent Cortisol Test which showed very low cortisol levels . I have some Ashwaganda . I will try it . I have Pukka Herds . Bought from Amazon .

[ajs100uk in reply to TJc64]

Me too. He has also said Adrenavive 125mg once a day. Just never heard of ashwagandha.

[TJc64]

Do you have low cortisol ? Mine was virtually non existent. Can I ask why he advised Adrenavive ? What symptoms do you have if you don't mind me asking . Thanks

[ajs100uk in reply to TJc64]

Yes I do, all times of the day:

Cortisol morning 3.4 (3.7-9.5)

Cortisol noon 0.7 (1.2-3.0)

Cortisol evening 0.3 (0.6-1.9)

Cortisol night 0.4 (0.4-1.0)

I am guessing he is advising to help my adrenals.

I have all hypo symptoms and a complete inability to handle stress, even silly things get me going.

[TJc64 in reply to ajs100uk]

I am exactly the same . I am seeing an integrated Doctor . I have had a food intolerance test and have gone gluten and dairy free. I am allergic to Cows Milk , eggs and yeast . I am doing a private thyroid test in the morning . I just have to try everything. Anxiety , depression, dizzy spells and joint and muscle pain , lethargy are the symptoms I am getting . Let's hope we get to the root cause .

[ajs100uk in reply to TJc64]

All my problems are due to a wonky thyroid and adrenal glands.

Over the years I have been tested for allergies, intolerences, coeliac etc. I do not have any food intolerances.

Therefore, I am hoping the meds and supplements will help in the long term, since I only started them all at the end of March.

Good luck to us and everyone else in feeling well

[Frenchee2019 in reply to TJc64]

Hi, you mentioned " dizzy spells", and I start having them 2 years ago, I have seen all kind of doctor but nobody knew why.

I noticed that everytime I would get upset or tired I would get dizzy.

Can you tell me about your dizzy moment and what will trigger them?

Thank you so much!

[TJc64 in reply to Frenchee2019]

Hello , I think my dizziness is caused by anxiety. I suffer severe anxiety and this is one of the most common symptoms .

[cm11]

just to check if you are ok with nightshades? as is it in the nightshade family

[ajs100uk in reply to cm11]

Well I have no problems with potatos, tomatos, aubergines etc so if that is what you mean, I think I am okay

I am still not sure if I will take ashwagandha. I already take so many tablets/supplements that I rattle lol

[Treepie]

Pukka herbs brand contains iodine which is generally not recommended if hypo.

[Angel_of_the_North]

I use the powder as it more flexible than capsules (and cheaper). I get Ashwagandha Powder (Organic) from Detox Trading

[Kitten-whiskers]

Good afternoon ajs100uk,

I also tried Ashwagandha for Adrenal Fatique but sadly it caused severe diarrhoea in my case, so did Nutri Adrenal and a few other products, so I ended up using lots of buffered vitamin C, pink himalayan salt, meditation, yoga and making sure I allowed at least 30 minutes every day to do something that I enjoyed (I.E not work) now my adrenals are fine thank goodness.

Best wishes

[ajs100uk in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

So pleased for you kitten

I am so bunged up abit of diarrhoea would be welcome LOL

I have a long way to go, I get soooo stressed (like anger stress) over even the smallest thing and I cannot control it. I am doinfpg deep breathing though

I have ordered some but still not sure whether to take it

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to ajs100uk]

Morning Ajs100uk,

The adrenal fatique can cause such symptoms, It was awful - especially the sense of doom in my case. I had to change a lot of things as well but if you deal with one a time, over time you will see lots of little improvements that mount up.

Also Laughter is great from the Adrenals (Norman Cousins found that really benefical) I always watched something really funny when I was feeling run down and depleted - it really helped.

It may seem like a long way off, but you will get there, I can not stress just how important Vitamin C was (in my case buffered) When things were really bad I was taking up to 8 tablets a day, Dr Peatfield said it was safe to have 10 a day if needed because if you took to much it would come straight out the other end.

Take Care

Debs

[Frenchee2019 in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

What is Himalayan salt helping you with? Are you referring in cooking, or supplement?

Thanks!