to
reach the lungs. In those with adrenal fatigue, the body cannot respond to
the epinephrine because of lack of cortisol so they experience
bronchoconstriction instead, leading to symptoms of asthma. The
bronchoconstriction,
along with vasodilation and swelling of the mucous membranes create a back
pressure in pulmonary circulation (pulmonary hypertension) that causes the
pulmonary valve to slam shut, hence the accentuated second sound over the
pulmonic valve. Lung diseases such as tuberculosis or tumors can also cause
this
loud 2nd sound.
The adrenal glands are very complex parts of the endocrine system
producing glucocorticoids (cortisol is the most important), mineralocorticoids
(aldosterone), epinephrine, norepinephrine and even sex hormones. Adrenal
fatigue affects every part of the body and every aspect of life. If you are
experiencing the symptoms described above it is imperative you find a
practitioner and get tested and treated. It may be helpful to print this out
and
take it to your practitioner. Saliva cortisol testing usually includes the sex
hormones too and can be ordered from several on-line sites without a
doctor's order. If you do it this way though, testing will not be covered by
insurance. Saliva testing is the most accurate test because it shows the rhythm
of cortisol production and because it shows how much cortisol is present
that the body can actually use. Blood tests only show bound cortisol which
gives no indication if that cortisol is actually available to enter the
tissues. Many people test *normal* on blood cortisol yet very low on saliva.
Sources:
The Adrenal Glands
_http://tuberose.com/Adrenal_Glands.html_
(http://tuberose.com/Adrenal_Glands.html)
Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome by Dr. James Wilson
_http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/adrenal_fatigue.cfm_
(http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/adrenal_fatigue.cfm)
About the author
Patty Donovan was in a wheelchair and could only walk around her house
with a cane. She was on over 20 medications. When told to **take the morphine,
get in the wheelchair and learn to live with it** by a neurosurgeon, she
knew her life had to change. She is now almost a fanatic when it comes to
healing through the use of *whole foods* and and natural remedies. Since
that time, she has spent countless hours researching nutrtion and alternative
health. After spending 30 years in the allopathic health care industry in
both pharmacy and as an RN, she brings a unique perspective to Natural News
readers. Since committing to this new life style, she no longer uses even a
cane, has gotten off over 20 medications, lost over 50lbs and returned to
work.
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