Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I just find it so weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I loved my sweets. I couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy bar. When I get up in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just something salty. I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on it for me. Thanks! ~Diane mommysdaydream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I just did a quick search and came up with this : But I crave salt. A craving for salty foods may be a symptom of adrenal exhaustion, especially in people who live fast-paced, stressful lives. If this is the case, it is recommended that eating food high in vitamin C is helpful (citrus, pepper and broccoli) and potassium (parsley, garlic, spinach and carrot). Salt cravings can also be a symptom of serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sickle cell anemia, so if you crave a lot of salt, you should really see your doctor and get a complete physical. http://www.mcvitamins.com/Health%20Opponents/salt.htm Hope you figure out what is going on. best regards Lisa - Diane Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:29 PM Salt Cravings Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I just find it so weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I loved my sweets. I couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy bar. When I get up in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just something salty. I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on it for me. Thanks! ~Diane mommysdaydream . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Your body is speaking to you clearly, indeed. Are you experiencing tumors that bleed? Are you periods heavier now? Would you say that you recharge by being alone or in the company of others? Your craving for and subsequent intake of salt is the dry and itchy skin factor. Shrinkage of fibroids is possible with homeopathic medicine. I would like a few more indicators, therefore the above questions. Cathleen Springer Certified Homeopath www.cathleenspringer.com , " Diane " <mommysdaydream wrote: > > Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I just find it so > weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I loved my sweets. I > couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy bar. When I get up > in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just something salty. > > I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's > been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine > fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. > Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just > very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light > on it for me. > > Thanks! > ~Diane > mommysdaydream > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Diane, Here's a little something from an article I have in my files. It may or may not ring true for you. Also, I just want to encourage you to use good salt rather than Morton or even Hain (which has the same anti- caking ingredients). I like Real Salt (http://www.realsalt.com) and of course, perhaps the best of them all is Himilayan. Michelle Have you ever been aware of a strong craving for salt? It is most commonly observed when people are under stress. We have observed that a craving for salt is often due to an adrenal insufficiency, as indicated by low levels of sodium and potassium levels as indicated on a hair analysis. One of the important hormones produced by the adrenal glands is aldosterone; a steroid hormone that helps regulate osmotic balance by causing sodium retention in the body. When adrenal activity is low, less aldosterone is produced. This results in an excessive loss of sodium through the kidneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Diane, The symptoms you list are all common in perimenopause. Including the (possible) adrenal exhaustion you're experiencing (the salt cravings). Balance your hormones (estrogen dominance) and the symptoms will likely decrease and/or vanish. Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Salt cravings come from a deficit in minerals in the bdody. Especially potassium. Cell salts are excellent for mineral deficiency. www.eletewater.com sells natural electolytes that help to replace minerals lost in diet and exercize. You add the drops to your water. There are no colorings, no preservatives or additives. Just minerals/elecrolytes the body needs. I've noticed a huge difference in my salt cravings and no longer have restless legs when I'm using these drops in my water. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapist --- Diane <mommysdaydream wrote: > Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I > just find it so > weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I > loved my sweets. I > couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy > bar. When I get up > in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just > something salty. > > I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the > salt??). It's > been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is > monitoring a uterine > fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely > itchy and very dry. > Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to > something? It's just > very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could > shed some light > on it for me. > > Thanks! > ~Diane > mommysdaydream > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Try a magnesium complex or magnesium and calcium supplement. Magnesium is sodium (the good kind) and being low in this also makes you crave chocolate. Muscle test to determine how much magnesium you need. , " Diane " <mommysdaydream wrote: > > Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I just find it so > weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I loved my sweets. I > couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy bar. When I get up > in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just something salty. > > I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's > been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine > fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. > Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just > very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light > on it for me. > > Thanks! > ~Diane > mommysdaydream > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Dear Diane Your salt craving is nothing but imbalance of salt in your body and thats the reason why you are getting itchiness in your skin. However, if you are interested to treat your problem in homoeopathy, you may log me on subratadashomoeo. Dr Subrata Das : mommysdaydream: Mon, 28 May 2007 03:29:52 +0000 Salt Cravings Over the past few months, I've been craving salt. I just find it so weird as I've always been a " choco-holic " and I loved my sweets. I couldn't even tell you the last time I had a candy bar. When I get up in the morning, I don't even want cereal...just something salty. I've also put on some weight (most likely due to the salt??). It's been very frustrating. Plus, the doctor is monitoring a uterine fibroid I have. My skin has also been extremely itchy and very dry. Could any (or all) of this be somehow related to something? It's just very frustrating and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on it for me.Thanks!~Dianemommysdaydream _______________ Sign in and get updated with all the action! http://content.msn.co.in/Sports/FormulaOne/Default Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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