Posted by JLx on October 30, 2004, at 11:55:02
In reply to Re: licorice » JLx, posted by Larry Hoover on October 30, 2004, at 9:41:19
> I hope you're still around to see this answer.
> Licorice root has the effect of creating an illusion that the adrenal output is higher than it really is. It does so by increasing the half-life of cortisol. This could have two possible observable effects, if adrenal output was bad before the licorice. If adrenal output is unstable or fluctuating (what some call sputtering), licorice will stabilize both mood and energy somewhat. If adrenal output was stable but low, the energy and mood will gradually improve. If licorice makes you feel wired, jumpy, or anxious, then it's likely that there wasn't a problem with the adrenals to begin with. It takes a good four to six weeks of licorice use to determine the outcome.
Hmm...interesting. Ok. Sometime I think I'd like to try it but right now I'm concerned about my blood pressure.
> > What would be the "something" that would be noticeable when taking licorice that would indicate the adrenal stress?
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> See above.Very clear, thanks.
> > Good to see you are still here, btw. :) I've been away for quite a few months myself, but now I'm thinking that I need to check in here as much as I need to do other things as it helps me to keep thinking in terms of solutions and to be motivated.
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> > JL
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> Had a little slump, myself. Still vulnerable to external influences. We teach each other what useful and helpful. Gotta love that.
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> LarAh, yes the dreaded external influences! ;) Glad to see you have bounced back up again.
I'm feeling pretty good myself these days. I've been taking tryptophan, about 1 gram at night along with my usual magnesium (500 mg), glycine (500 mg), calcium (90 mg). I've also added evening primrose oil just recently too. I still only sleep 6 hours but it's good sleep and I feel pretty good in the morning. Then during the day I take about 500 mg of DLPA. (Also the other "usual suspects" of Bs, etc.) The tryptophan, EPO, and DLPA are new things. I had been taking tyrosine, which along with magnesium apparently straightened out my low-thyroid symptoms. Will the DLPA have the same effect there as tyrosine? Or perhaps I don't need to worry about it now.
JL
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