WHAT IS ADRENAL STRESS AND HOW DO I TREAT IT?

Dear Dr. Dan:

I heard you talk about "Adrenal Stress" on your radio program last Friday, April 25, 2008, with Cheryl Myers. How do I know if I have it? What can I do about it? Thanks!

Jane

Dear Jane:

Adrenal Stress primarily refers to the excessive adrenaline or "fight or flight" response to our environment. Some stresses are conscious (e.g., fear) and others are non-conscious (e.g., toxins). A good test I use in my office is Heart Rate Variability, which assesses the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic tone in a patient's autonomic nervous system. Adrenals can be supported through a product called, "End Fatigue", as well as through natural hormones such as DHEA and Pregnenolone. However, for natural hormones, have your physician prescribe the pure products in the right amounts from a compound pharmacy. These supplements wil, in turn, augment your body's production of its own adrenal hormones and allow for a gradual recovery from the exhaustion that occurs from the overstimulation of these glands. For more information, please go to my resource library at www.newhopemedical.com and read my articles on Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Chelation Therapy. I hope this helps!

Dr. Dan

TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Dear Dr. Dan:

I am tired all the time, but my doctor tells me there's nothing wrong with me. What can I do?

Stan

Dr. Stan:

Chronic fatigue syndrome ("CFS") is an energy deficiency disease. For this you must check your hormones, including thyroid and free/total testosterone (or estradiol for a woman). Also, get antibody titers for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Herpes Virus 6, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Candida. Natural hormonal support should always be given in fatigue patients for adrenals with DHEA and pregnenolone, thyroid, and possibly, testosterone (or estrone for a woman). An excellent supplement we use in our clinic is Corvalen (D-Ribose), which the body uses as a source for RNA that is needed in the ATP energy production process. IV vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can be very helpful in expediting recovery. Sleep is also important. Taking the supplement "Cortisol Manager" at night can help CFS patients normalize their sleep pattern. For more information, go to my Resource Library at http://www.newhopemedical.org/ and find the article on "Chronic Fatigue." I hope this helps!

Dr. Dan

SUPPLEMENT TREATMENT WITH COQ10

Hi Dr. Royal:

I'm a healthy female who take supplements, but I have a question about CoQ10. Here are my questions:

1. How much CoQ10 should I be taking?
2. What does CoQ10 actually do?
3. What form of CoQ10 is best?

Thanks!

CC

Dear CC:

Generally, CoQ10 should be supplemented at not less than 50 mg, although we use 100 mg at New Hope Medical Center. CoQ10 is essential for energy production. Because it is not stored in the body, it is in constant need of replenishment. It is particularly helpful for heart and brain conditions where much energy is expended. For example, if someone has a weak heart, then 200-400 mg should be taken daily. The best form of CoQ10 is "Ubiquinol", as opposed to Ubiquinone, because this is the active form. For more information, you can hear my radio show podcast for April 11, 2008, which is found on my website at http://www.newhopemedical.org./ Hope this helps!

Dr. Dan

TREATMENT FOR ATYPICAL CELLS ON PAP SMEAR

Hello Dr. Royal:

I have a couple of questions about the hormone shots. This is due to an abnormal pap smear test I had recently and I'm going Friday to see another doctor for a second consultation regarding this issue. The results specifically found ASCUS (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance)

1. What exactly is the substance injected?

2. Based on your experience. Is it possible this hormone shot can cause an abnormal pap smear result?

Linda

Dear Linda:

At New Hope Medical, we use Estrone 5 mg/cc (from Compound Pharmacy derived from Wild Yam). We also prescribe the sublingual Progesterone Oil 3 mg/drop (also derived from the Wild Yam) to be taken with the injection. Atypical cells can be caused from an excess of nutrients (e.g., B3) or deficiency (e.g., Folic Acid). Interestingly, one treatment for atypical cells of the cervix is to apply intravaginal Estrogen cream (e.g., Estrone). For more information, visit my Medical Resource Library at http://www.newhopemedical.org/.

Dr. Dan