Integra
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Hi,
I'm very sorry to hear about your issues with the adrenals. I had heart palpitations, I would wake up in the middle of the night having to use the bathroom even though I wouldn't have much liquid in my system, etc... I see that you mention in your post your sort of have three larger meals in the day.
As already mentioned, you might not be getting enough calories (esp. protein) and you might be deficient in anti-stress minerals (Ca, Mg) and vitamins (B-vits). Only you know how your body works and if dairy is an absolute no-no at this point, I would still offer some dairy-based options (cheeses) that could cause you less problems in the right combination with other foods. I think RP said somewhere that lactose intolerance (or dairy sensitivity) can be suprassed by finding a good brand with no added vitamins or eating dairy in small doses together with sugar (e.g. fruit).
I know that "eat small, frequent meals" almost sounds like a truism, but it could be very helpful. I know that, whenever I'd hear that advice, it made me go "yeah, yeah" and I never really honestly tried it, it's a bit hard eating if you work or have an active lifestyle when you're out and about most of the time, but then I invested an effort (really, effort) to eat more frequently and I gradually noticed some of the symptoms you mentioned disappear.
These snacks would be some of the following:
- milk + green grapes (seedless or remove the seeds)
- feta cheese + watermelon/cantaloupe
- cottage cheese + bananas (even though they're not ideal, this combination is really yummy)
- farm cheese + tomato (another tricky fruit if you are sensitive, but I handle it nicely)
- -gelatin cubes + a crunchy fruit
Oh, and bedtime ice cream, a good book, reducing screen time if you had a stressful day, taking a walk outside not because 'it's good for you' but just to enjoy it... All these can also be of help, too. I really hope you get better.
I'm very sorry to hear about your issues with the adrenals. I had heart palpitations, I would wake up in the middle of the night having to use the bathroom even though I wouldn't have much liquid in my system, etc... I see that you mention in your post your sort of have three larger meals in the day.
As already mentioned, you might not be getting enough calories (esp. protein) and you might be deficient in anti-stress minerals (Ca, Mg) and vitamins (B-vits). Only you know how your body works and if dairy is an absolute no-no at this point, I would still offer some dairy-based options (cheeses) that could cause you less problems in the right combination with other foods. I think RP said somewhere that lactose intolerance (or dairy sensitivity) can be suprassed by finding a good brand with no added vitamins or eating dairy in small doses together with sugar (e.g. fruit).
I know that "eat small, frequent meals" almost sounds like a truism, but it could be very helpful. I know that, whenever I'd hear that advice, it made me go "yeah, yeah" and I never really honestly tried it, it's a bit hard eating if you work or have an active lifestyle when you're out and about most of the time, but then I invested an effort (really, effort) to eat more frequently and I gradually noticed some of the symptoms you mentioned disappear.
These snacks would be some of the following:
- milk + green grapes (seedless or remove the seeds)
- feta cheese + watermelon/cantaloupe
- cottage cheese + bananas (even though they're not ideal, this combination is really yummy)
- farm cheese + tomato (another tricky fruit if you are sensitive, but I handle it nicely)
- -gelatin cubes + a crunchy fruit
Oh, and bedtime ice cream, a good book, reducing screen time if you had a stressful day, taking a walk outside not because 'it's good for you' but just to enjoy it... All these can also be of help, too. I really hope you get better.