Not exact matches
We show signs of
weak immune systems (variations of primary immunodeficiency, CVID), and «extra» allergies and sensitivities (now known to be mostly
from a newly and thus still poorly recognized widespread mast cell activation disease called MCAS, ICD - 10 code coming October 2016, read «Never Bet Against Occam» by L. Afrin, MD), as well as all manner of endocrine imbalances (esp low thyroid, and often
adrenal fatigue), some mitochondrial disease and / or dysfunction and all manner and forms of dysautonomia, but especially POTS in the more severe cases.
These are thought to result
from increased secretion of
weak androgens
from the
adrenal gland.
Smoking, by itself, does not lead directly to
Adrenal Fatigue unless the
adrenals are already
weak, however, smoking is one of the body burdens that accelerate
Adrenal Fatigue and prevent complete recovery
from occurring.
Weak adrenals also suck vital nutrients away
from the ligaments and tendons as keeping an important organ like the
adrenals happy is more important that strong connective tissue.
I am slowly but steadily regaining the physical and emotion strength that was taken
from me by my
weak adrenals.
I was so
weak and physically ill
from my
adrenal issues I was bedfast most of the time.