Adrenal Fatigue Blog

What's With Oprah? Weight Gain Bothers Her in New Article

I just read a bit about Oprah's weight gain. Yeah, I know. Been there, done that! She wrote about it in her own magazine and speaks about disappointing herself. It is sad for her, a repeat for her fans. She has yo-yo'ed before and swore never to do it again. I know just how she feels. For some reason, some people just have a weight problem that can't be contained, no matter the methods we use to try to tame it. I never even think in terms of "diet" anymore. That is the biggest waste of time, and heartache. Oprah needs to realize that diet and exercise, while it can make you healthier, won't work to keepyour weight in control. Knowing what you're up against and working toward a solution may make the difference. What is so scary about her failure in this matter is, she has all the money in the world, personal trainers, cooks, people to slap her when she gets close to cheesecake and she still can't control her weight. She did say her thyroid was out of control, and sure enough, that is one big reason for weight gain. Perhaps she should look at some of the other symptoms listed on this blog, (and others on the same subject) and make a new plan of action. If you had been running full tilt boogie for as long as Oprah, your adrenals would be shot, too. Maybe yours are shot. If you're reading this, you must know there is some problem. Maybe she should investigate some things that are pretty obscure in the "mainstream" medical world. If Oprah turned her gaze toward the problem of adrenal fatigue, you can bet we'd have some great breakthroughs in a hurry! We should write to her and fill her in. That chiropractor I mentioned some time back, Dr. Dale Lotter, would make a great show segment. He can really talk about this problem and sound like there is hope in the world for those of us with symptoms.

Check out the Comments

I get comments, every now and then, about adrenal problems, about products and services and about the things that others have been through.They have been very interesting and usually have good links in them. If you look back at the archives of this blog, I have been going over the info that I have on hand about Adrenal Fatigue problems and the resources I have dug up. My commenters are sharing, as well. I got a lot of crucial info from one book, "Adrenal Fatigue The 21st Century Stress Syndrome" by James L. Wilson, N.D,D.C., Ph.D.Once I was onto the idea of Adrenal Fatigue, this book helped fill in a lot of the cracks. You can order it from Amazon, just go into the box to the right hand side of the page and look around a bit, you'll be able to find it.

Hormones Under Control?

I finally went to the doctor last week and got some hormones. I had been taking bio-identical hormones for awhile, a couple of years ago. They didn't seem to help much but my doctor said I needed something. I've been kind of sad frequently of late. I don't want to go back on anti-depressants, so this may keep me away from that. I still think my adrenals are messed up but right now I can't afford to go any further with my searching on the subject. I have insurance but of course, no "alternative treatments or caregivers", so that means the subject is off the table with regular care types. I am also taking thyroid medicine, which is helping me feel a bit better. I am taking the best care I can, with the knowledge I have. Trying to stay away from artificial foods, sweets, (not too successful there), caffeine. Trying to get better sleep and to get enough exercise. Maybe the hormones will actually help the whole stress problem, actually. I have been having lots of hot flashes and been so moody, it doesn't help the stress level, that's for sure!