Re: low thyroid

[Guest guest]

> Mike,

>

> It seems like you think everyone might have a low thyroid!!!

What's up with

> that???

One of the symptoms of mercury poisoning is thyroid problems.

It seems that mercury disturbs the functioning of the thyroid

Shirley

[Guest guest]

> Mike,

> It seems like you think everyone might have a low thyroid!!! What's up

with

> that???

>

I'm not defending Mike, in fact have not been following what he has posted.

But on another list, a poll showed that the vast majority of kids with

autism who were tested, did have thyroid problems. My son, too...he looked

hypothyroid but tested hyperthyroid, and had a " classic thyroid response "

(endocrinologist's words) to thyroid meds. I am assuming it is because of

heavy metals, perhaps in conjunction with something else.

Lorilyn

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, My thyroid was a little low and I was given thyroid medication.

I changed doctors and the new doctor recomended that I stop the

thyroid

medicine and take a digestable form of alfalfa capsule along with my

enzymes with each meal.

Seems that you need minerals for your thyroid to function better and

when our enzymes are low we are not processing enough nutrients into

our system. You are on enzymes already, consider adding two alfalfa

tablets with each meal at the same time you take your enzymes.

He suggested I use Alfa-Max by Nature's Way, bottle says it is a

concentrated digestible alfalfa extract. Seems alfalfa is hard to

digest in itself.

My thyroid problem was a minor one but now I have normal reading.

I don't know how much this will help someone with a severe problem

but I would think that it would only help to support the thyroid

hormone in general. Hoping it would keep persons from needing a

higher dose of the hormone.

Liz D.

> I'm low thyroid, too. Perhaps that's part of why my body is

> out-of-balance... or just a symptom of the problem, who knows? It's

like the

> question of the chicken and the egg.

> -

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi :

Jenna, my daughter, has PANDAS. I thought she had

ADHD, too, because she couldn't concentrate on

anything. After we had her treated for a low

thyroid,

she improved tremendously. She also woke up one day

and said, " Mom, I'm not tired. " Evidently she was

always tired and just never noticed it. Her hair

also

was falling out and she had bumps on the back of her

legs. My son (19) also suffered with

hypothyroidism for years and was finally recently

diagnosed and treated. (Nobody ever did a thyroid

blood test

on him before and it never occurred to me.) His

energy levels

and personality have improved a lot. They are both

on

armour thyroid at the present, but I have heard that

you have to stay on top of this because sometimes

meds

need to be changed. Also, sometimes the test

results

are " borderline " and drs. are reluctant to do a

trial

of thyroid medicine no matter how much the symptoms

match up. There is a lot of controversy currently

about what " normal " levels of thyroid hormone are.

I hope you get a good workup for your son.

Carmel

> --- HARRY ANAGNOSTAKOS <lsa5885@...> wrote:

> > Hi Carmel,

> >

> > Thanks for the help. is getting more blood

> work

> > tomorrow to check the Free T4 again, as well as

> the

> > other levels. The only ped. endocrinologist in our

> > state is booked through August, no exceptions.

> > We're going to land for three weeks so I'll

> try

> > to have him seen at s Hopkins, hope the wait

> > isn't as long. By the way, what symptoms did your

> > daughter have before her diagnosis of

> hypothroidism?

> > has a lower than normal body temp., grey

> hairs

> > ,frequent yawning ,poor weight gain and light

> > sensitivity. Although I've read that these are

> > symptoms of hypothroidism, they also can be from

> > other problems. Well, only time will tell.

> > Right now he's a mess, I found out that he was

> being

> > fed the wrong foods in preschool, (new staff and a

> > sneaky little boy) even one infraction can cause a

> > severe set back for days. He's so sensitive to

> > allergenic foods, every time we try to introduce a

> > new food we regret it and he suffers in the long

> > run. I sure hope that this ends soon, it's so hard

> > day to day! Well, thanks again and take care,

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---- Message -----

> > From: Carmel Lozano

> >

> > Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:57 AM

> > Subject: Re: Please help with blood test

> > results!

> >

> > Hi:

> > Thyroid affects so much. And since it is

> > definitely

> > connected with the immune system, it stands to

> > reason

> > that kids should be screened, and if found

> > low,

> > treated. Unfortunately, it is something that is

> > rampant, but often overlooked.

> > Check out http://thyroid.about.com for an

> > excellent

> > website dealing with all aspects of thyroid

> > disorders.

> > Carmel

> >

> >

> > --- HARRY ANAGNOSTAKOS <lsa5885@...> wrote:

> > > Hi all,

> > > We just received 's latest blood test

> > results

> > > and once again his MCV and MCH are high. We

> > checked

> > > his B12 and Folic Acid levels they are normal.

> > What

> > > were left with is a borderline low Free T4 on

> > his

> > > Thyroid Panel.

> > > I'm wondering if he has sub-clinical

> > > hypothroidism or could these levels be related

> > in

> > > any way to his meds?

> > > just started Famvir yesterday after 5

> > months

> > > on Valtrex. Celexa two weeks ago, Diflucan and

> > > Pencillin on board for a while.

> > > I remember reading that SSRI's can affect

> > thyroid

> > > function, and if someone has hypothroidism

> they

> > may

> > > need more Synthroid while on a SSRI, but if

> they

> > are

> > > borderline can a SSRI cause hypothroidism?

> > > I have a strong family history of

> hypothroidism.

> > > I've had it for 11 years as did my late

> sister,

> > my

> > > brother ,mother, grandmother and aunt. If this

> > is

> > > hypothyroidism it would explain the grey hairs

> > that

> > > he has also.

> > > If anyone has any information I would really

> > > appreciate it.....

> > > Take care,

> > >

> >

> >

> > Responsibility for the content of this message

> > lies strictly with

> > the original author, and is not necessarily

> > endorsed by or the

> > opinion of the Research Institute.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Check out the Iodine Group. They're very knowledgeable and in contact

with the most progressive MDs Lots of great success stories on there too.

Lynne

In a message dated 10/25/2007 3:35:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

arlynsg@... writes:

I've been a thyroid sufferer for 12 years. I've done almost everything

I can think of to cure it and there is no cure. Whatever happened to my

thyroid is there to stay.

I have not heard of anyone in the thyroid group I frequent having

mentioned they had any benefit from Standard Process. Of course, many

of them might not have even heard of it...But there is an alternative

thyroid group out there somewhere...

ar

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In a message dated 10/25/07 3:41:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lynnelalala@... writes:

> the Iodine Group

address?

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[Guest guest]

I've been a thyroid sufferer for 12 years. I've done almost everything

I can think of to cure it and there is no cure. Whatever happened to my

thyroid is there to stay.

I have not heard of anyone in the thyroid group I frequent having

mentioned they had any benefit from Standard Process. Of course, many

of them might not have even heard of it...But there is an alternative

thyroid group out there somewhere...

ar

" glange " said:

>Has anyone had their low thyroid healed by taking Standard Process Lab's

Thyrotrophin PMG ?Thanks...Kay

[Guest guest]

iodine/

szukipoo@... wrote: In a message dated

10/25/07 3:41:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lynnelalala@... writes:

> the Iodine Group

address?

[Guest guest]

An interesting article relating to hypothyroidism, from one of

Enig's sites-

http://www.coconutdiet.com/thyroid_health.htm

Thyroid Health and The Coconut DietTM

Many Americans suffer from symptoms such as cold hands and feet, low

body temperature, sensitivity to cold, a feeling of always being

chilled, headaches, insomnia, dry skin, puffy eyes, hair loss, brittle

nails, joint aches, constipation, mental dullness, fatigue, frequent

infections, hoarse voice, ringing in the ears, dizziness, loss of

libido, and weight gain, which is sometimes uncontrollable.

Approximately 65 percent of the U. S. population is overweight; 30

percent is clinically obese. Research is pointing to the fact that an

under active thyroid might be the number one cause of weight problems,

especially among women, in the US today.

Virgin Coconut Oil offers great hope for those suffering from

hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) today. I didn't even realize how

much hypothyroidism was affecting my life till I started on the Virgin

Coconut Oil and suddenly had energy like the Energizer Bunny! I also

gave up the white toxins (wheat flour, refined sugar, potatoes, and

other high-glycemic index foods) and that, in combination with my

Virgin Coconut Oil consumption has made a tremendous difference in my

hormonal balance, mood stability, stamina and overall energy. And, I'm

slowly but steadily losing a little bit of weight without effort. Ya

gotta love that! (Coconut Diet Forums)

I have had SEVERELY low thyroid for nearly two years now and nothing I

tried corrected it. Being a naturalist, I did NOT want to end up taking

Synthroid. When my daughter showed me your website, I was so excited to

try the Coconut Oil. I took 3 tablespoons a day and within two months,

I returned to my physician and she just couldn't believe that

EVERYTHING on my tests was once again normal! She was so enthused that

she has prescribed your product to three other thyroid patients since

then. Your product took me out of the doom and gloom I suffered for so

very long! My muscles have returned to normal... The mental fog,

depression, hoarse voice, swollen face/eyes and all my other symptoms

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Thanks for saving my life, Tropical Traditions!!! AJ Nevada, Las Vegas

On Oct 25, 2007, at 11:47 AM, Arlyn Grant wrote:

> I've been a thyroid sufferer for 12 years. I've done almost everything

> I can think of to cure it and there is no cure. Whatever happened to

> my

> thyroid is there to stay.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/25/07 7:24:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

feltdd@... writes:

> Why would one want to cause the thyroid to turn off (which I believe

> happens with synthroid) when one can give it a broad range thyroid

> support product such as Thyrotrophin PMG? Worked for me, and sure

> surprised the MD.

>

>

I have been on synthroid and other synthroid clones for years. I would love

to get off it but you can't without causing great harm to you body. Is there

anyway to ease over to Thyrotrophin?

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I have had an underactive thyroid brought to normal using the Standard

Process product, and confirmed by medical tests, MD was very surprised,

he had wanted to put me on synthroid (BAD NEWS STUFF..)

Why would one want to cause the thyroid to turn off (which I believe

happens with synthroid) when one can give it a broad range thyroid

support product such as Thyrotrophin PMG? Worked for me, and sure

surprised the MD.

Dave Felt

glange wrote:

> HI,

> Has anyone had their low thyroid healed by taking Standard Process Lab's

Thyrotrophin PMG ?Thanks...Kay

>

>

[Guest guest]

Many of us have tried coconut oil with no improvement.

ar

[Guest guest]

Dave,

I'm so glad it worked for you.

ar

" Dave Felt " said:

Why would one want to cause the thyroid to turn off (which I believe

happens with synthroid) when one can give it a broad range thyroid

support product such as Thyrotrophin PMG? Worked for me, and sure

surprised the MD.

Dave Felt

[Guest guest]

Stopping Synthroid won't cause great harm to your body. But before

switching to Thyrotrophin, make sure you talk to your doctor.

What makes you think you need it?

http://www.endocrinesurgeon.co.uk/Pituitary/pituitary3-10.html

ar

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Virgin coconut oil is good for this.

Suzi

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From: hovipups <hovipups@...>Subject: low thyroidhealth Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:29 PM Anybody have any experience with this? Anything I can do if I suspect this?

thanks christa

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How much would I need to take? I do use it for cooking, but then I don't really

cook much... and any idea how to get it down?:-(

christa

>>Virgin coconut oil is good for this.<<

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From: hovipups <hovipups (DOT) com>

Subject: [HAWK_Health_ Awareness] low thyroid

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Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:29 PM

Anybody have any experience with this? Anything I can do if I

suspect this?

thanks christa

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I would mix it with a smoothie.. don't heat it.. Let me find the article I read some time back.

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From: hovipups <hovipups (DOT) com>

Subject: [HAWK_Health_ Awareness] low thyroid

HAWK_Health_ Awareness

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:29 PM

Anybody have any experience with this? Anything I can do if I suspect this?

thanks christa

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http://www.coconutoil.com/thyroid_health.htm

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"Anybody have any experience with this? Anything I can do if I suspect this?thanks christa"

Hi Christa,

Oatstraw tea is good for normalizing thyroid function. It also strenghtens immunity, regulate blood sugar, fights fatigue, anxiety, has also been used for those with MS. And it makes a very pleasant tasting tea. Also, Gotu Kola stimulates the pituitary gland and thyroid.

What are your symptoms? Perhaps your adrenals need attention too?

I make a tea for that. Not trying to sell you on it, but here are some helpful herbs for the glandular system: from my site~

dandelion root, licorice root, rose hips, wild yam root, astragalus, sarsparilla root, ginger, cinnamon, orange peel.

Sip this tea to minimize mood swings and depression and to strengthen the entire glandular system, especially the adrenals. This nutritious tea also cleanses the liver, invigorates immune response, and helps strengthen the cardiovascular system.

Love

Connie

Connie Young, LMT

www.LostRiverNaturals.com

Organic~Herbal~Handcrafted

teas, bath and body care and more

$35 one hour massage!

[Guest guest]

You might want to consider getting the blood work done to confirm - or eliminate - your suspicions before you TREAT anything.

Ev

[Guest guest]

Connie,

thanks so much for your ideas also. I would have difficult time finding all

those herbs and making the teas. For now I'm trying the coconutoil. I've heard

real good things about it before, so I'm all game to do it now.

thanks I really do appreciate your input christa

 

>>dandelion root, licorice root, rose hips, wild yam root, astragalus,

sarsparilla root, ginger, cinnamon, orange peel.<< 

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"Connie,thanks so much for your ideas also. I would have difficult time finding all those herbs and making the teas. For now I'm trying the coconutoil. I've heard real good things about it before, so I'm all game to do it now.thanks I really do appreciate your input christa>>dandelion root, licorice root, rose hips, wild yam root, astragalus, sarsparilla root, ginger, cinnamon, orange peel.<< "

We also love coconut oil and use it daily. It's easy to get into your meals by adding a little to everything you cook or even in a smoothie.

If you ever do want an organic herb tea, that's what I do! and I customize at no extra charge.

Let us know how the coconut oil does.

)

Connie

Connie Young, LMT

www.LostRiverNaturals.com

Organic~Herbal~Handcrafted

teas, bath and body care and more

$35 one hour massage!

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Christa,

I would like to highly second what has said below. Before you

assume it is your thyroid (low or High or potentially Auto-immune)

have Thyroid blood-work done.

Ask that they check both TSH and Free T-4. Once you are sure it is

your thyroid there are many things you can do to either reverse or

stall the process. (And yes i have been diagnosed with Hypo-Thyroid

and no i dont take meds for it...ANYMORE ;o) )

#1 thing would be to review your diet and exercise regimine and then

maybe do a cleanse.

Sylvia

>

> You might want to consider getting the blood work done to confirm -

or eliminate - your suspicions before you TREAT anything.

>

> Ev

>

[Guest guest]

I dont either - but something i do to make sure my " natural " efforts

to keep my Thyroid in balance are in check.

I get a Nurse Practitioner to write my labs slip and then i go to the

lab of my choice to get the work done. If you are not in a super

small town, sometimes a lab will give a " cash " discount to patients

who do not have insurance (like me). My Thyroid labs usually run

around $30. i think?

Syl

> >

> > You might want to consider getting the blood work done to confirm -

> or eliminate - your suspicions before you TREAT anything.

> >

> > Ev

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Dear Bee,

>

> Hi I've been a member for a while....i'm 46 yrs now. My doc says my thyroid

is slow...i'm

> feeling weak..i take vitamins, vit D, magnesium, & zinc..

>

> I've been lazy with my coconut oil i must admit...it helped me alot when i

was detoxing from heavy metals for yrs ago.

>

> can u suggest what i can also do to help my sluggish thyroid..so i don't

feel so fatigued?

+++Hi Janette. Welcome to our group. The main reason the thyroid becomes slow

is because the adrenals are overstressed, which has many causes. When the

adrenals are overstressed it cannot handle normal thyroid hormone output, so the

thyroid automatically lowers its production. For more information about the

adrenals and thyroid see these articles:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu4_7_1.php

However, you may also have candida, since most candida sufferers have

malfunctioning adrenals and thyroid. I suggest you take the Candida

Questionnaire: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro3.php

However, even if you do not have candida, this program will help you, since it

has proven to be an overall healing program that improves anyone's health!

There are only Four Reasons Health Fails:

1. Lack of proper nutrition and oxygen.

2. Accumulation of toxins, poisons, and waste.

3. Lowered vitality due to stress, shock, injury, emotional upsets, relationship

or financial worries and concerns, etc.

4. Nutritional status inherited from your parents upon conception.

Therefore health is only improved by:

1) Consuming " proper nutrients " (diet plus supplements),

2) Eliminating toxins and foods that feed candida (they also feed bacteria and

cancer),

3) Eliminating damaging foods, and

4) Eliminating toxins in general.

Please ensure you read two important articles:

1) How to Successfully Overcome Candida

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php

2) Curing Candida, How to Get Started

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php

For encouragement and inspiration see these wonderful Success Stories by members

of this group: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/index.php

The best in health, Bee