If you are positive you suffer from under-active thyroid as well then you have a double whammy with both of these glands not doing their job properly. I suspect other nutrients may also be off. I highly suggest you have a complete health analysis because you want to be 100% sure how to help your body recover it’s balance and prevent further imbalances and symptoms in the future. Let me know if I can be of help, or seek out another alternative health provider that you feel confident in helping you.

Regarding hair loss and your nails, read the article on low progesterone and see if it resonates with you. You may need to elevate your progesterone levels. Dysfunctional adrenals can affect progesterone levels.

Try the supplements suggested or something very similar to them. You should see the beginnings of improvement in 4-6 weeks. The underactive adrenals can shift to health in time with diligent intake of the correct supplements; around 4-6 months. Two to three menstrual cycles of applying progesterone cream should stop excessive hair loss. However, the cream should be used for at least 6-8 months.

I hope you find this helpful. If you believe a consultation will help you with other health concerns, please contact me.

I suggest ordering the Stress-J herb formula I recommend (from Nature’s Sunshine – ordered out of Utah – See information at http://www.bodyandsoulreconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Stress-J.pdf ). This will calm the adrenal glands. Or look for an herbal product that has at least the passion flower, chamomile and hops. Take 6 capsules per day (3 morning, 3 evening) for 1 month then drop to 4 capsules per day for another 2 months. Sleep will improve, anxiety will subside and concentration will increase.

Take pantothenic acid to relieve stomach discomfort (500 mg per day for 2 weeks then drop to 250 mg for 1 month). Your food is not breaking down properly due to this need. All citrus will also be very difficult to process.

Low potassium also causes great fatigue, heart palpitations, leg muscle weakness, water retention and an inability to digest all dairy and corn based products. If you have some joint pain that comes and goes low potassium is the root cause because the kidneys need potassium to excrete many of the acids our body produces. Therefore, the acids are not being eliminated properly and it causes some joint pain. Ingest 1,200 mg of potassium per day for 1 week then drop to 1000 mg per day for another 2 weeks. You can do this through diet like bananas ( approx. 200 mg per), carrot juice ( approx. 420 mg per 8 oz), LOW sodium tomato juice (450 mg per 8 oz), coconut water (450 mg per 8 oz). Or there are also potassium tablets. Nature Sunshine has a product called Potassium combination.

Regarding your thyroid. I am sensing you need an amino acid call L-tyrosine. 1000 mg per day initially and then drop to 500 mg after 1 month.

Anyhow, if you rather place an order through Nature’s Sunshine you can use my account number 576437-6 to place a drop-ship order. Their order line is 1-800-453-1422 (Mon-Sat). All products except the amino acid L-tyrosine can be ordered through them. Their prices are comparable to good quality supplements.

By the way corn, dairy and citrus products will be easily broken down once you have elevated the appropriate nutrients. Takes about 6-8 weeks.

Any questions contact me. I hope you find this helpful. If you start this regimen you should begin to feel some relief in 15 to 20 days. You may need all or part of this regimen for about 3 months.