WCollier,
Thanks for the reply. You know, after almost two days of great energy and an abrupt change in sunlight tolerance, I wound up really tired again. (More evidence of the need to nurture the adrenals, no doubt.)
The only recent change in my diet was using a copper supplement, and trying some bee pollen. On the theory the change might be copper related, I went looking and found an interesting page on copper:
http://www.chemicalbalance.com/copper.htm
Among the things it mentions:
>An important way to reduce high copper levels is to enhance the activity of the adrenal glands. The adrenals cause the liver to secrete ceruloplasmin, which binds and removes copper.
Adrenal underactivity causes a deficiency of available copper, and allows unbound copper to build up in the tissues. Adrenal glandular substance is also frequently helpful.
Exercise temporarily stimulates the adrenals, which helps eliminate copper. One needs to keep exercising or the copper toxicity symptoms, fatigue, mood swings and depression will return.<
Also... (just a few of those listed)...
>What Copper does in the body:
Helps oxidize glucose and release energy.
Aids the thyroid gland in balancing and secreting hormones.
Increases the body’s energy levels.
Aids in nerve and brain function
Associated with intestinal enzyme activity. .
Copper level in the body parallels estrogen levels.
Copper is a natural yeast fighter <
...and...
>Psychological Symptoms of Low Copper:
Binge eaters have been found to have lower levels.<
-CB