I have not been on Lyme-Aide in sometime but wanted to share some info.... About thyroids--- First of all, the thyroid makes a hormone called calcitonin that allows for absorption of calcium and if you are taking thyroid replacements (Synthroid, Armor, etc), they do NOT correct the underlying problem and calcium absorption is still impaired. This is why these people often experience bone loss (osteoporosis) as well. Instead.... correct the problem. It does not matter what the diagnosis is.... hypothyroidism is the culprit. One of the worst culprits (causes) for hypothyroidism is heat processed or solvent-extracted oils; vegetable oils or polyunsaturated oils. The worst is the soybean--which is in EVERYTHING!! Try using Organic coconut oil first (it is a natural antibiotic), then extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil and then canola oil. Unsaturated fats interfere with the function of the thyroid because they block the hormone secretion, its movement in the circulatory system and the repsonse of the tissues to the hormones. When the thryoid hormone is deficient, the body is generally exposed to increased levels of estrogen. This hormone makes the 'protective' hormone-- progesterone and pregnenolone. This hormone also is required for using and eliminating cholesterol so one's cholesterol can be raised by anything blocking the thyroid function. (one way to tell if you are estrogen dominant is if you have heaviness around the middle, double lines on the neck, rounded face). How can you correct this? Iodine, organic and it must have digested fats and protein to be delivered to the thyroid. Macro nutrients (proteins & fats) carry micro nutrients (minerals) and when there is a mineral problem (black lines in your finger nails), always look for digestive issues with fats and proteins (lymies--solution? enzymes) Herbs include bugleweed, evening primrose/black current seed oil and sea vegetables (kelp, irish moss, dulse). L-tyrosine (an amino acid) and B-complex are additional suggestions. Xenoestrogen or 'fake' estrogen is in everything, especially plastic~~ prednisone, hormone replacement therapy and birth control pills. They get stored in the liver and redeposited in the body; hence, fibroid tumors, cystic breasts. Fluoride inhibits the uptake of iodine as well.
Sue, could you edit your post and break up the long paragraphs after 6-8 lines please?
Also, is this your personal experience or from a specific site; if yes, please show the site. Thanks....Betty G., Iowa
Posted by Sue vG (Member # 3143) on :
Sue,
Thank you for this information. I've long known I'm estrogen dominant, but can you elaborate on the double lines on the neck? Any websites with pictures? (My searches haven't turned up anything.)