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High cortisol levels are mainly caused by stress and there are manyways to reduce the levels of high cortisol, obviously starting withremoving the stressors.Remember not all stressors involve emotion. Infections, over-trainingin exercise, skipping meals, improper diet (activation of gutassociated immunity), high sugar and refined carbohydrate intake andmore also put stress on the body.You just have to find the stress reduction technique that works better for youSome of the recommended ones are deep-breathing techniquesmassageyogaNeuro-linguistic Programmingmeditationself-hypnosismoderate aerobic exerciseattitude changes restlow glicemic diet (Sugar handling stress increases cortisol levels.)It is important to remember that without stress reduction, alltherapeutic and support measures will eventually fail.If you are also looking repair the damage done to the brain from highcortisol, by mean of nutritional supplements here are some substancesyou should consider.Nutritional Supplements to Support Low or High Cortisol Levels Forbasic adrenal support, include:A good Complete Multiple Vitamin Mineral Supplement.Mag-C, one capsule three times per day. This is a source of bufferedvitamin C and a source of absorbable magnesium.Advanced Essential Minerals, two capsules three times per day. Mineralabsorption and assimilation can be impaired by stressed adrenalglands. Minerals are essential for energy metabolism.B5, one capsule per dayB6, one capsule per day One of the best known and most effective ways to lower excesscortisol levels is with the nutrient Phosphatidylserine (PS).Phosphatidylserine is believed to facilitate the repair of thecortisol receptors in the hypothalamus. It is believed that thecortisol receptors get damaged by high cortisol levels reducing theability of the hypothalamus to sense and correct high cortisonelevels. Because Phosphatidylserine helps repair the feedback controlapparatus, it is useful in correcting both high and low cortisollevels. Phosphatidylserine is also useful for preventing short-termmemory loss, age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Typicaldosages are one to three 100 mg. capsules per day.However to achieve the levels necessary to help repair the brainscientists have found that it takes an oral supplementation of about800 mg daily. At this dose, oral supplementation would cost hundredsof dollars per month. It is much more efficient and far less costly touse transdermal (through the skin) delivery by use of a PS skin cream.In this form, the phosphatidylserine is micellized and is absorbedthrough the skin directed to the blood stream. This avoids any PSbeing lost through digestion and the first pass through the liver. Theproduct, ?Cortisol Balance? was designed for transdermal delivery ofPS in levels that will be effective for the protection and repair ofthe brain.There is an abundance of scientific data on the ability of PS tosupport and protect the brain. No other nutrient or pharmaceutical canmatch the effectiveness of PS. This PS product combined with ahealthier lifestyle will safely enhance brain function. Adaptogens are an entire category of herbs that assists the bodyin coping with stress by restoring hypothalamic cortisol receptorsensitivity. AdaptaPhase I from Vitamin Research Products is one suchblend of adaptogenic herbs that is based on Russian research. It is acombination of Siberian ginseng, Manchurian Thorn Tree extract,Hawthorn extract, Echinopanax elatum and Schisandra. Typical dosagesare from 1 ml. to 4 ml. per day. AdaptaPhase II is an anti-catabolicblend of herbs that can be used to enhance the effects of AdaptaPhase. AdaptaPhase II is synergistic blend of ingredients designed tohelp the body overcome the exhaustion that is experienced by peopleunder such extreme stress. The formula includes soy protein isolate,Rhaponticum carthinoides, Tribulus Terrestris, and Adjugaturkistanica. These ingredients exert profound energizing, anabolic,muscle-building effects. This product is best used in cycles, witheach cycle lasting 10 days with a break of two to three weeks betweeneach 10 day cycle. Dosages range from 4-10 capsules per day dependingupon the individual's weight and the amount of physical orpsychological stress that individual is undergoing. CortiTrophin is a combination of adrenal concentrate andglycyrrhizinate. Glycyrrhizinate is a natural cortisol-mimickingextract from licorice. Taking a small amount of CortiTrophin 25-100mgs/day can be beneficial in treating symptoms of adrenal exhaustionand can provide significant relief from the symptoms of chronicfatigue and fibromyalgia. To best mimic the body's own physiology,CortiTrophin should be taken on an empty stomach, first thing in themorning. If a second dose is required, it should be taken beforelunch. Since CortiTrophin mimics the action of cortisol, one should bevery judicious in using it. It should only be used intermittently andif any adverse effects occur, such as water retention or elevatedblood pressure, use should be discontinued immediately. Individualswith high blood pressure should be very cautious with this supplementand should consult their doctor. Saliva testing should be seriouslyconsidered when using cortisol simulating supplements.The previous information were collected from a series of web sites,some of them arehttp://www.vitaminlife.com/view_article-exec/article_id/809http://www.advance-health.com/cortisol.htmlhttp://www.drdebe.com/fitness.htmHere is also a quick guide of "8 ways to Reduce your Cortisol"1. Use cortisol reduction supplements: I use a variety of herbs in myclinic to reduce cortisol at peak times. Some of my favorites include:ashwaghanda, phosphatidylserine, and rhodiola rosea.2. Eat at regular intervals throughout the day: Avoid skipping meals,as this will create a cortisol release.3. Eat right for your Metabolic Type: Excessive carbohydrate intakecreates cortisol release in response to constantly elevated insulinlevels. Find out your metabolic type and eat consistently with it.4. Utilize stress reduction techniques at peak cortisol times:Neuro-linguistic Programming, meditation, self-hypnosis, or simplylying on the floor doing belly breathing for 10-15 minutes can workwonders at reducing stress and thus cortisol levels.5. Get to bed on time: Get to bed by 10:30 pm at the latest.6. Avoid stimulants: Stay away from energy drinks that containephedra-like compounds and caffeine. Stimulants shift the body intosympathetic dominance, ie. "fight or flight". Stimulants can alsodisrupt your sleeping patterns. If you must have your daily coffee, besure that you do not drink any after 12 noon.7. Keep your workouts under 1 hour: At the 1 hour mark, yourtestosterone levels begin to decline and cortisol levels rise.Forty-five minute workouts are even better.8. Do not overtrain: Strength coach Charles Poliquin recommends nottraining more than 2 days in a row. Doing so will simply overtax thehormonal system and therefore increase cortisol levels. Listen to yourbody. If you do not feel recovered from your previous workout, simplytake an extra day off or reduce the number of sets you perform in yourworkout.http://www.ezinearticles.com/?8-Essential-Ways-To-Lower-Cortisol-And-Feel-Great!&id=142635
I may have stumbled on something 'new' with POIS and serotonin (I ran a google search and found little in this thread about serotonin).Question for POIS suffers (to test serotonin) - does anyone have an addictive personality or become easily addicted to things like alcohol, tabacco, attention, people etc.I ask because outside of orgasms I've never been addicted to anything, moreover I can't be addicted to anything. I can't really grow an attraction to anything enough to depend on it. So is this just me or a trait of POIS suffers?
One more article on cortisol: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=252375
It's day2 for me. Pois is already finished.
Quote from: Counterpoints on 30/11/2008 00:11:58One more article on cortisol: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=252375CP, is your doc suggesting any specific treatment based on your cortisol reading?
Welcome, Barry! Don't forget to grab some popcorn and see Girlwind's POIS video: newbielink:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UWBxAUC9k1g [nonactive]For our internal information sharing and outside researchers' use, a questionnaire: newbielink:http://pois.olympe-network.com/ [nonactive]Barry, the dried up fingertips are hard to explain. I only get them in POIS. The fingertips feel numb, dry and the sensation - for some reason - drives me nuts! []I once visited a skeptical dermatologist about this, and he said, indeed, I had dermatitis during POIS! He prescribed a worthless skin care lotion []I hope you find this place reassuring and helpful and welcoming!
I found an excellent post about cortisol. http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/757599.html.I've quoted it below:
1. Worst day of the week: is about Thursday, 'cause: 1. Already stressed/worn-out due to work, 2. already having lack of sleep,...... and THAN an orgasm: POIS is like a nightmare, makes it difficult to cope with )
I get atopic dermatitis in several areas, but not my finger tips (yet). Which lotion were you prescribed?
CP, is your doc suggesting any specific treatment based on your cortisol reading?
Not yet, he wants me to take some more tests. Initially he wanted to rule out the possibility of a tumor, or something like Cushing's disease (which I probably don't have, since my cortisol goes down significantly from morning to evening, even though the evening readings are still usually above the upper reference). But I have noticed an interesting trend (in my tests). I don't want to say anything until I'm more confident about it, though. Note: I took a T3 and T4 test, recently, as well. T4 was normal. T3 was slightly above the upper reference (flagged, but not alarming). TSH levels are very good. Might be worth getting one more T3 test.
I dont know if anybody has asked this question or not. But if guys are suppose to be sleepy right after sex, why is that people with pois do the opposite and get insomia.