I cried out to the Lord for help. I was doing an internet search for
something totally unrelated a few weeks ago. I "happened" to
come across an herb called Eleuthero (it used to be called Siberian Ginseng;
it's not the same as regular ginseng). I had never read about it before, but as
I was reading, I felt the Lord tell me that this was what Spencer needed.
Its part of a small group of plants called "adaptogens", which
means that it works uniquely for each person who takes it as a tonic overall.
For example, if you had high blood pressure and you took it, it will lower it,
and someone else who might have low blood pressure and took it, it would raise
it. It's like an "all purpose" herb that goes in and does what your
body needs. It's especially good for stress, and Spencer's been stuck in
"fight or flight" stress mode for a few weeks. It's also good for
ADHD because it helps with mental clarity and focus.
I started him on Friday, November 3, and we've had peace in the house
ever since! It's incredible. I had been reading that it can take up to 8 weeks
to start working, but it started working immediately. He's more
"there" mentally and totally calm. He did not stress one bit about
his birthday! His sleep patterns have normalized...he's even been getting up
early (like 7:30 or 8 am!) and starting his work on his own without me telling
him to. He's completed his work every single day since then, too. Normally he
gets up about 9 or 10 and is in a "fog" for several hours,
complaining that he is still tired.
It was adrenal fatigue that was his main issue. He's been in "fight
or flight mode" for years, even when there's nothing to stress about.
Everything became a crisis of huge proportions to him. There are about 30
"symptoms" of adrenal fatigue, and he has about half of them. Adrenal
fatigue is typical for ADHD and for having had the mercury poisoning.
Eleuthero use needs to take
breaks now and then to stay effective. I called Kirk's compounding pharmacy
(they give help with herbals and naturals if you ever need it) and they said 3
weeks on/ 1 week off is a reasonable schedule. On the week off, I'm going to do
licorice root, which is another adaptogen to help his adrenals heal
Anyway, sorry this is so long,
but I couldn't cut any of it out. It's so exciting to have peace in our home
after so much turmoil.
I am praising the Lord for answering my prayers and healing my son with
the incredible plants He created.
Nanci
Be still and know that I am God
~ Psalm 46:10
More info on Siberian Ginseng
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