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Posted 4/25/2010 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
     Could you tell me where you purchased the licorice root tea? 
Posted 4/26/2010 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
I bought it at Earthfare which is a grocery store in North Carolina. I am not sure what other states they are located in. It is a natural health food store but pretty large. I am sure Amazon sells it, but then you have to pay for shipping. Did you research it more? The brand is ALVITA. If you google Licorice Root and Adrenal Fatigue you will find a lot of information. I would make sure it does interact with any medication you are just to be careful. I am pretty sure it should not be taken with blood thinners and I think women who are pregnant. But do your research. Maybe create a post/thread on Licorice Root and Adrenal Fatigue and see if others on here have additional information.
Posted 4/26/2010 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Chris, I just googled and found this. I noticed you are on medication for blood pressure so it sounds like the licorice root may not be the best option for you.

"Botanicals can be used to help restore adrenal function. Teas made from Licorice Root, Hawthorne, and Gotukola are good. However, Licorice Root is not good for people with high blood pressure as it causes the body to retain sodium. Effective extracts include Echinacea Root, Astragalus Root, and Milk Thistle Seed."
Posted 4/26/2010 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
     Ok, thanks.  It may not be a good option for me as the prednisone increases my blood pressure.  However, it has been great since my heart doctor added the water pill to my Benicar.  My doctor is going to have my adrenal glands checked out after I get off the prednisone, which hopefully, should be in a few weeks.
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