Re: hypothyrodrism, any natural remedies; coconut oil

[Guest guest]

I am interested in this coconut oil. Where do I get this. Getting

hunger pains being a good thing. Do you mean your food is being

digested so you're essentially burning off what you eat? Because I

don't want to be hungry all the time I'll overeat, I have to be so

cautous of things that make me hungry. Will I actually be burning

more fat and have more energy? Thank you Patty

> ,

> There are several healthy things you can do to support your thyroid

function. Here is something I have posted in our files section under

healing therapies:

>

> HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS

>

> Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing

its constant

> job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid

replacement

> without having abnormal laboratory results.

>

> Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or

desiccated thyroid

> extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do

better using

> the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form

of thyroid

> extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and

particularly

> iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp

is a good

> source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse,

lobster,

> shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as

garlic,

> radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast,

mushrooms,

> watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid

stimulating.

>

> The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid

hormone,

> which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements

can help

> stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.)

>

> Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland.

>

> A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw

greens, seaweed,

> nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted

vegetable juices

> can help improve thyroid function.

>

> Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the

release of

> thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These

include mustard

> greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels

sprouts,

> cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated

oils, such as flax, soybean,

> safflower, corn, and canola.

>

> I would highly recommend trying the coconut oil added to your daily

diet. I found coconut oil, since I started drinking it with my hot

chai latte, is making pounds melt off me! It certainly has prevented

me from gaining any weight over Thanksgiving, and I can tell it has

supported my thyroid function. I even get hunger cravings when

taking coconut oil. Normally I don't get those.

> So, it definitely has had an effect on my metabolism, a good one!

>

> Hope this helps.

> Patty

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> ----- Original Message -----

> From: michelle king

>

> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 5:48 PM

> Subject: hypothyrodrism, any natural remedies

>

>

> my dr. dosen't think i have a problem here but i know i do. cold

feet, extreme, can't loose weight for the life of me, runs in family,

just may mnay symptoms i know i have it. even the blood work

indicated it but i can['t find it to tell you the level, but it was

just hih, so they won't treat you. help sisters, it also goes along

with a compromised autoimmune dis,which i hve FMS, love michelle

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You should be able to get organic unrefined coconut oil from your local health food store, but it is important that it be organic and unrefined. I personally buy mine off the internet, from this supplier:

http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/store/research_on_the_health_benefits.htm

(This link will also give lots of links for the available research and benefits of coconut oil, but they are not easy reading! They are a little too technical.)

From what I understand, the way coconut oil burns is more like a carbohydrate than a true fat.

Here is a link that will give you the low-down on coconut oil, in an easy to read style.

http://www.coconut-info.com/weight-loss.htm

Hope this gets you motivated to try it, . If you do, I hope you will report back to us and tell us how it is working for you!

Patty

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Subject: Re: hypothyrodrism, any natural remedies; coconut oil

I am interested in this coconut oil. Where do I get this. Getting hunger pains being a good thing. Do you mean your food is being digested so you're essentially burning off what you eat? Because I don't want to be hungry all the time I'll overeat, I have to be so cautous of things that make me hungry. Will I actually be burning more fat and have more energy? Thank you Patty