Safe Uses of Cortisol (Paperback)

by William McK, MD Jefferies (Author) "In 1949, when Dr. Philip Hench and his associates at Mayo Clinic reported the remarkable effects of cortisone and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) on patients with..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Clin Endocrinol Metab, Arch Intern Med (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher; 2nd edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398066213
• ISBN-13: 978-0398066215
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #496,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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135 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have FMS, CFIDS, Addisons or low blood sugur--buy it., August 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Safe Uses of Cortisol (Hardcover)

"I feel wiped out--dead tired all the time." "The least little thing leaves me exhausted." "I can't even make the bed without collapsing." "The weakness, dizziness and brain fog are the worst."

If you've ever said these things to your doctor, or had a patient say them to you, then you need to own, "Safe Uses of Cortisone." This book is not about learning to get by and accept less out of life. It's not about using gentle new age exercises and expensive herbs to get over a serious medical condition. "Safe Uses of Cortisone" is about using safe, sane, normal, natural levels of adrenaline to correct very real and measurable medical problems.

While there is a fair amount of medical jargon in the book, the writing style is approachable, clear and easy to follow. For example, at the beginning of "Chapter 2: Sources of Confusion," Jefferies writes, "That cortisone and hydrocortisone are normal hormones of the adrenal cortex implies that in physiological dosages they must be safe." Doctors, and those with an interest biology, will have no trouble following the text.

Dr. Jefferies, with 1,000 patient years of experience using cortisone therapy, explains the sources of confusion about cortisone, the significance of normal adrenocortical function and accepted uses of physiological dosages. Then he goes on to discuss using cortisone in gonadal dysfunction, rheumatic disorders, allergies and other autoimmune disorders. He closes with chapters on respiratory infections and other conditions that could benefit from physiological dosages of glucocorticoids.

Them there is some big words, but well worth reading for anyone with chronic fatigue, allergies, Fibromyalgia, acne, mood swings, exercise intolerance, horrible menstrual periods or low blood sugar.

In this book, Dr. Jefferies makes an excellent case for the safety of cortisone in doses that mimic our natural levels. One thing he doesn't talk about is cost. The cost of cortisone is shocking--shockingly low. In 1998 dollars, without any help from insurance, this life saving hormonal therapy cost between $10 and $30 per month.

Buy this book. In fact, buy two copies and give one to your doctor or local library.

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MSW, October 16, 2005

By	Denise E. Treesh - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book saved my life. If I could meet this doctor I would kiss his feet. I went from absolutely no medical problems all my life until I was 35. At that time, I was under severe stress for a very prolonged period of time and went from 118 lbs - all my life, to 280 lbs. I developed hyperinsulimia - which I diagnosed through reading and research- my regular doctor didn't understand and I had to go to an endocrinologist to get a blood test and a diagnosis - but no help - I knew my adrenal glands became exhausted and couldn't get a doctor to comprehend this either.

After going to Suzanne Somers web site I learned of the Born Clinic in Grand Rapids. I made an appointment and I had a saliva test done that said my coritsol was abnormally low.

I knew that my cortisol was extremely high before it became low, as I gained 160 lbs. Most doctors don't understand this - and even many of the ones who do won't try cortisol in small doses. Years ago doctors were giving people such high doses (even for ADD)and causing their bodies great harm - but never thought to only replace what their bodies were missing/not making. It's unbelieveable as it is like common sense to me.

I was exhausted for four years and couldn't get out of bed. I couldn't shop as I would be exhausted by the time I got into the store. I had dizziness and ringing in my ears that Univeristy of Michigan could not explain or find anything wrong with me. I had facial, arm, fingers and leg numbness that they looked at me like I was a mental patient. I had problems breathing and my heart rate would go up to 120-130 just by walking to the bathroom. I had weakness in my arms just trying to wash my hair. I heard every reason in the world from doctors for my problems - none of which were true. My tolerance for heat was horrible and I would sweat like a pig just from walking. My attention span diminished - I had never had a problem with my ablity to concentrate ever!

For me, all of this greatly dimished or went away when I started taking 7.5 mg of cortisol four times per day. Food cravings stopped as well as waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep. I had developed dark red marks under my arms accompanied with ithcing. My neck developed dark spots on it that looked like my neck was dirty. This started to go away - just like the doctor said it would.

This doctor talks about almost all of my symptoms and I was amazed!

The bad part is in trying to find a doctor to help you. I thank God that I have found one but it wasn't easy. I suffered for a very long time and am angry at a medical community that pretends it is God when it knows next to nothing about the human body and poo hoos doctors like this one.

NO, there is no research being done because as one of the writers points out - it's cheap. The drug companies and our government cannot make any money - it doesn't matter that people are dying and living lives that are not really living at all.

If you have problems that doctors are not healing, buy this book you won't be sorry. It is only $45.00 new from the publisher on line.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Third edition just came out!, October 7, 2004

By	M. Maarbjerg - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is NOT out of print. The third edition just came out and includes the use of cortisol for influenza.