Adrenal Fatigue

[TeamMK]

I have a copy of James L Wilson's "Adrenal Fatigue". It was published in 2000/2001. I know that it was fairly innovative at that time. To anyone who has read it, how do you think his ethos fits into the context of this website forum? Is/was James L Wilson "on the same page" as what this site all about? Just interested before I start to read it. Or is there a more helpful book to read on the subject that aligns with progressive, holistic professionals?

[humanbean]

You could read the reviews on Amazon :

amazon.co.uk/Adrenal-Fatigu...

I haven't read the book.

[TeamMK in reply to humanbean]

Thank you humanbean.

[radd]

TeamMK,

That book was one of my favourites after realising the NHS was never going to get me better.

It gives a good basic understanding of the need for the holistic approach along side the medical.

For something more up to date and applicable to the conditions seen on this forum you could try The Root Cause by Isabella Wentz.

[TeamMK in reply to radd]

Thank you Radd.

[SilverAvocado]

I bought the book when I heard he had coined the term 'adrenal fatigue'.

I've only skimmed the book, but I don't think there's much in it that contradicts the forum.

However, he doesn't discuss adaptogens, or taking adrenal extracts, which was the main thing I'd hoped to read about. He may mention hydrocortisone, I don't remember. Quite a few books do mention it He also doesn't discuss salivary cortisol testing.

What he does talk about, in terms of treatment, is more of the lifestyle factors, nutrition, rest, exercise, etc. Which probably isn't talked about enough on the forum, but I don't think anyone would disagree with.

Overall the book makes adrenal fatigue sound a bit more lightweight and less of a medical problem than we probably see it. More like someone overdoing it at work and getting a bit run down.

I can't remember if he talks about vitamins, but I think he does discuss a few remedies I hadn't heard of before, I may be remembering that wrong. The main thing I learned from the book was a few home tests for adrenal fatigue, like measuring blood pressure sitting and then standing, and scratching the skin with a soft point and watching how long it takes the colour to return.

[TeamMK in reply to SilverAvocado]

Thank you SilverAvocado. That is very helpful.

[SilverAvocado in reply to TeamMK]

Thanks for letting me know