Healing Protocols

In this blog I have included my chronic/adrenal fatigue symptoms, and the functioning of the Endocrine system, and my protocols, and the supplements and vitamins that helped me fine tune my body and recover from chronic fatigue and adrenal fatigue.

(Here are the main symptoms that plagued me for over 18 months. Migraines, poor sleep patterns, extreme fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration and memory, anxiety, heart flutters, a constant feeling of trying to get over a bad case of the flu)

As I began to follow the protocol that my very experienced Osteopath and Naturopath advised, I knew that relying solely on the protocol and professional advice they gave me was only part of my road to regaining my health and energies back.

Emotional release and trusting in my own healing abilities were crucial in gaining optimal benefit from the protocol and advice.

The first step needed in my recovery was finding the root cause as to why I felt so unwell for so long. My Osteopath steered me in the right direction after a comprehension Thyroid profile blood test, which showed an extremely high Reverse T3 (RT3).

A high RT3 meant that my body was in Hypothyroid type condition. This was an indication that there was something wrong with my conversion from T4 (the raw energy state made from the thyroid) to T3 (the energy powerhouse my body needs to function properly).

High RT3 readings are our bodies way of saying slow down, something is not going right. Finding the reason why my conversion from T4 to T3 was going horribly wrong then became like a guessing game.

Supplements and vitamins and advice from my Naturopath was then needed to start to fine tune my body in the hope that I would get the right formula to correct my out-of-balance body.

It took over 6 months to finally get that balance right. There were signs that we were on the right track but I kept slipping back into poor conversion mode with the debilitating symptoms returning. I persisted and focussed on self-healing.

There were moments though when my focus did waiver. One time, when the symptoms were particular strong, I searched for a doctor that would prescribe me with thyroid medication. Thankfully I eventually chose not to take the medication. Upsetting the delicate balance of the Endocrine system can throw your whole body out-of-balance.

Here is the protocol, (and the time frame), my Naturopath advised for me. Working with a good Naturopath is essential.

Firstly, detoxing was a priority (I took high strength Naturopath prescription-only Myrrh). Two weeks later I began slowly building my Vitamin C absorption (getting to around 2 to 3 grams a day). I also took Milk Thistle, Zinc, Hawthorn, ThyroCare (Dr. Wilson’s), which contained higher dose Iodine. I also had blood tests throughout the year to see how my body was reacting to the protocols. And I also had to address my adrenals as well, with Adrenal Cortex, after about one year.

Heavy detoxing symptoms occurred from time to time. Basically I felt worse. I detoxed on and off for a further 6 months. I used Japanese foot detox pads at night. After that as my body began to cleanse itself, I started having weeks of better health.

I cannot empathise enough the importance of slowing down and doing emotional release work, combined with a basic meditation sequence. (Click here for sequence).