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research research research I have had a underactive thyroid since birth and I am now 50. I looked for someone to blame, I was angry....I dsidn't understand what was going on with my body. When I finally dicovered the truth...I was mad with the doctors for telling me what my body will and will not do. Excuse me...this is my body and I know how it acts and functions. I have been using coconut oil for a little over 3 weeks and have lost 20 pounds, feel better and my complexion is beautiful..get comments on it daily. Do all your RESEARCH and now what is happening and you will be in control of your life. Make yourself a booklet of all the information so you will hav eit and can share it ith others...doctors who don't know as much as you do becase you RESEACHED it.
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Posted: 5/23/2007
By: Alexis
i really dont know what you guys are talking about cuz i just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i have no idea what to do i am scared and i really dont know what it is but i am only 15 and yeah i have no idea and you guys seem to know what you are talking about so could you guys give me some help with what to do?????
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Posted: 5/23/2007
By: Alexis
i really dont know what you guys are talking about cuz i just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i have no idea what to do i am scared and i really dont know what it is but i am only 15 and yeah i have no idea and you guys seem to know what you are talking about so could you guys give me some help with what to do?????
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Posted: 5/23/2007
By: Alexis
i really dont know what you guys are talking about cuz i just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i have no idea what to do i am scared and i really dont know what it is but i am only 15 and yeah i have no idea and you guys seem to know what you are talking about so could you guys give me some help with what to do?????
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Hey let me throw a wrench in here. My girlfriend is studying Chinese medicine. I told her my problems, hair loss, tired, large weight gain, muscle weakness, eye problems, swollen ankles and feet, and huge appetite just to name a few. I have gone to get a blood test and it came back one time hyperthyroid, and then one time normal with very high 1,000 antibodies which could mean Hashimoto's or Graves.
O.K. so she said let me ask the Chinese doctors at school. They said that it was probably not starting from my thyroid, that was just an effect. That the problem was the Chi in my liver or kidneys was off, and the root of the problem. I need to go see them, but has anyone ever heard that?
When you are a bad spell, can you feel cold or burning on your scalp? I always know when my hair is going to start coming out in handfulls when I feel this.
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Hi,
The person with hypothyroid is deficient in minerals. It is even more important for this person to soak the nuts in sea salt of lemon overnight before eating. I dehydrate mine. Nuts, seeds, and grains have phytic acid which binds with minerals.
You can find more on the subject in Nourishing Traditions. The author writes about the benefits of VCO.
Joan
Many foods are treated as though they are poisonous to us without taking in the whole picture. For example, those of us with hypothyroidism should avoid raw vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower but many can eat them when cooked. If you don't feel good after eating them even cooked then don't eat them.
Nuts....I love nuts and I eat walnuts, almonds, peanuts (not my favorite) brazil nuts, you name it. I just don't overeat them, well maybe brazil nuts. If I find someday that I don't feel well eating them, I'll start eating only one type at a time and any that make me feel bad I'll stop. Thankfully, that is not a problem at this time.
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Hi Patsy,
The first thing you can do is stop taking the synthetic drug and take Amour instead. The drug doesn't come complete, it is missing the T3 because they weren't able to replicate it. The drug causes osteoporosis. Marcus Sircus has an excellent article on Iodine and Selenium of which sea vegetables are the best source. Another person to google is Ray Peat. It makes sense to me that Virgin Coconut Oil would support hypothyroid because it raises the basal temperature. VCO should be a staple.
Soy has phytic acid which binds with our minerals. People with hypothroidism are already mineral deficient. It is also a goitrogen, blocks thyroid function. Broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale also have goitrogens. They can be eaten, however, if fermented, (sauerkraut). I have recently read that one should stay away from peanut butter and walnuts.
I'll write later about what one should eat.
Joan
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Posted: 2/22/2008
By: patsy
My name is Patsy and I had my thyroids removed, i take synthyroids but i need to know know if taking kelp and coconut oil will help me, i am suffering as mine is really low all the time, i need to know what to do
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Posted: 5/2/2007
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"Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have."
This seems to be a popular misconception. As someone who has spent years in Asia and is married to an Asian, I can assure you that soy is not traditionally a "staple" in Asian cultures. It is a part of their cuisine, but mainly as a condiment, such as fermented soy sauce, but NOT as a "staple" or heavy protein source as a meat-substitute as is seen in the US.
Brian
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Posted: 5/2/2007
By: Carolyn
I read through this and found some rather extreme opinions.
Many foods are treated as though they are poisonous to us without taking in the whole picture. For example, those of us with hypothyroidism should avoid raw vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower but many can eat them when cooked. If you don't feel good after eating them even cooked then don't eat them.
Soy can be a problem but tofu or edamame once in a while is not bad. Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have. Again if you don't feel good after eating them then don't eat them. I agree that soy should be avoided when used as flour or milk or when added to processed foods as a filler.
Nuts....I love nuts and I eat walnuts, almonds, peanuts (not my favorite) brazil nuts, you name it. I just don't overeat them, well maybe brazil nuts. If I find someday that I don't feel well eating them, I'll start eating only one type at a time and any that make me feel bad I'll stop. Thankfully, that is not a problem at this time.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes, not my intention.
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My name is Patsy and I had my thyroids removed, i take synthyroids but i need to know know if taking kelp and coconut oil will help me, i am suffering as mine is really low all the time, i need to know what to do
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Posted: 5/2/2007
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"Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have."
This seems to be a popular misconception. As someone who has spent years in Asia and is married to an Asian, I can assure you that soy is not traditionally a "staple" in Asian cultures. It is a part of their cuisine, but mainly as a condiment, such as fermented soy sauce, but NOT as a "staple" or heavy protein source as a meat-substitute as is seen in the US.
Brian
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Posted: 5/2/2007
By: Carolyn
I read through this and found some rather extreme opinions.
Many foods are treated as though they are poisonous to us without taking in the whole picture. For example, those of us with hypothyroidism should avoid raw vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower but many can eat them when cooked. If you don't feel good after eating them even cooked then don't eat them.
Soy can be a problem but tofu or edamame once in a while is not bad. Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have. Again if you don't feel good after eating them then don't eat them. I agree that soy should be avoided when used as flour or milk or when added to processed foods as a filler.
Nuts....I love nuts and I eat walnuts, almonds, peanuts (not my favorite) brazil nuts, you name it. I just don't overeat them, well maybe brazil nuts. If I find someday that I don't feel well eating them, I'll start eating only one type at a time and any that make me feel bad I'll stop. Thankfully, that is not a problem at this time.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes, not my intention.
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Shylaja
Please don't be in a hurry to have a (non-cancerous) thyroid cyst removed. I had one that I am sure was caused by all the soy shakes and bars I was eating. After three doctors wanted to remove it, it's been about two years and I no longer see any sign of the cyst. Please see my other posting on how to shrink a thyroid cyst. I changed my diet and the most invasive procedure I had done was to have the fluid drained and there's no evidence of it now.
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Posted: 7/11/2007
By: shylaja
Hi Debby,I am a new user to this site.I have a thyroid cyst and am trying to make a decision whether to get it removed.I was more interested to know whether it is caused due to Soya. In India we are being introduced to all the junk food now due to a lot of commercialisation.I come from the state of Kerala where coconut is an important part of your food.It is used in the form of oil,coconut milk,coconut paste as gravy etc.Soya is rarely used and if used then the sauce for home made chinese food and Soya chunks which is also rare,we prepare yogurt at home.Advertisements scare people from using coconut products and new oils with soya in it is being intoduced,cottage cheese called panneer is being substituted with tofu.We don't use any of these stuff but I still got the thyroid cyst.There is no history of any thyroid problems in the family.
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Posted: 4/11/2007
By: debby
Hi Michelle,
Your doc needs some education, but let me just point
out a few other things. Fluoride and soy are terrible
for anybody to use/consume for any reason, and both of
them affect so many other areas of health than the
thyroid. They are both toxins with so many different
capacities to harm you. Conversely, coconut oil helps
tons of other health conditions besides thyroid
problems--even if it doesn't help after a
thyroidectomy--which I believe it does--as well as
making other dietary/nutritional changes/coices.
Once your thyroid gland is removed, your body is even
more desperately in need of ways to help it perform
the functions it was designed to do. That is why when
man removes organs God gave us, the good old
allopathic medical people usually give chemical
substitutions--as in the ever popular toxic premarin
when the ovaries are removed, etc. (Don't even get me
started on this barbaric--and for the most part
incorrect--practice)!
Even our appendix/tonsils, that are routinely yanked
out without a second thought are part of the immune
system that performs filtering functions. As a nurse,
I have had so many people tell me they have had more
problems with sore throats, colds, etc. after
their tonsils out, which makes sense.
Please go to coconutoil.com to educate
your self so you can educate your doc--if he is
willing to be educated. I wish you luck with all of
this.
Debby
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Subject: Re: Re: Re: what to eat or not to eat?
[Forum: Thyroid Health ]
Posted: 4/11/2007
From: Michelle Hello, I recently had a thyroidectomy
resulting from cancer. I get very confused with the
difference between those with a thyroid and hypo
versus no thyroid. Does flouride, soy, etc. still
affect uptake when there is no thyroid? My Dr also
said coconut oil and kelp will not help if I don't
have a thyroid. This only helps people with a
thyroid... is this true?
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Posted: 1/15/2007
By: Willena
Hi Lisa, Like you,I'm new to this forum and I also,
have no thyroid at all, had a complete
thyroidectomy,so I do not know what is best for me
to do either.I looked, but I don't see any replies
to your post. I would very much like to know the
answers to these same questions.Just thought I'd let
you know that you're not alone...Weena
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Posted: 3/29/2006
By: lisa
hi there i am new to the forum only just found it
but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node
removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the
rest of my life and was wondering if any of the
foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i
different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
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Hi Debby,I am a new user to this site.I have a thyroid cyst and am trying to make a decision whether to get it removed.I was more interested to know whether it is caused due to Soya. In India we are being introduced to all the junk food now due to a lot of commercialisation.I come from the state of Kerala where coconut is an important part of your food.It is used in the form of oil,coconut milk,coconut paste as gravy etc.Soya is rarely used and if used then the sauce for home made chinese food and Soya chunks which is also rare,we prepare yogurt at home.Advertisements scare people from using coconut products and new oils with soya in it is being intoduced,cottage cheese called panneer is being substituted with tofu.We don't use any of these stuff but I still got the thyroid cyst.There is no history of any thyroid problems in the family.
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Posted: 4/11/2007
By: debby
Hi Michelle,
Your doc needs some education, but let me just point
out a few other things. Fluoride and soy are terrible
for anybody to use/consume for any reason, and both of
them affect so many other areas of health than the
thyroid. They are both toxins with so many different
capacities to harm you. Conversely, coconut oil helps
tons of other health conditions besides thyroid
problems--even if it doesn't help after a
thyroidectomy--which I believe it does--as well as
making other dietary/nutritional changes/coices.
Once your thyroid gland is removed, your body is even
more desperately in need of ways to help it perform
the functions it was designed to do. That is why when
man removes organs God gave us, the good old
allopathic medical people usually give chemical
substitutions--as in the ever popular toxic premarin
when the ovaries are removed, etc. (Don't even get me
started on this barbaric--and for the most part
incorrect--practice)!
Even our appendix/tonsils, that are routinely yanked
out without a second thought are part of the immune
system that performs filtering functions. As a nurse,
I have had so many people tell me they have had more
problems with sore throats, colds, etc. after
their tonsils out, which makes sense.
Please go to coconutoil.com to educate
your self so you can educate your doc--if he is
willing to be educated. I wish you luck with all of
this.
Debby
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Subject: Re: Re: Re: what to eat or not to eat?
[Forum: Thyroid Health ]
Posted: 4/11/2007
From: Michelle Hello, I recently had a thyroidectomy
resulting from cancer. I get very confused with the
difference between those with a thyroid and hypo
versus no thyroid. Does flouride, soy, etc. still
affect uptake when there is no thyroid? My Dr also
said coconut oil and kelp will not help if I don't
have a thyroid. This only helps people with a
thyroid... is this true?
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Posted: 1/15/2007
By: Willena
Hi Lisa, Like you,I'm new to this forum and I also,
have no thyroid at all, had a complete
thyroidectomy,so I do not know what is best for me
to do either.I looked, but I don't see any replies
to your post. I would very much like to know the
answers to these same questions.Just thought I'd let
you know that you're not alone...Weena
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Posted: 3/29/2006
By: lisa
hi there i am new to the forum only just found it
but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node
removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the
rest of my life and was wondering if any of the
foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i
different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
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i really dont know what you guys are talking about cuz i just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i have no idea what to do i am scared and i really dont know what it is but i am only 15 and yeah i have no idea and you guys seem to know what you are talking about so could you guys give me some help with what to do?????
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Honey I feel you!!! I have gained 60 lbs in 2 years & just got my 2nd thyriod sonogram & I just know something ain't right but my doctor just said nothing. Hasnt even called me back about the results. I am trippin cause I just lost my job due to my irrational behavoir @ attendance so of course I won't have med insurance next month so takin a preion everyday will be out of the qusetion for a while. I really hope I can learn ways to combat this disorder cause I can see already it can be devistating. Good Luck! Charity
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Posted: 4/17/2006
By: Karen
Oh my Lord! I just found this site and I tend to eat alot of fresh fruits and vegetables....wheat and grains....and alot of water....I have to write a paper on low thyroid disease and found this extremely interesting as i have gained alot of # and don't understand why one site says try this....and this site says don't try this.....I love my vegetables and need some extreme teaching on how to get healthy again....please for the love of God help me...I am poor but motivated.........I NEED TO SUCEED--k. hoffman
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"Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have."
This seems to be a popular misconception. As someone who has spent years in Asia and is married to an Asian, I can assure you that soy is not traditionally a "staple" in Asian cultures. It is a part of their cuisine, but mainly as a condiment, such as fermented soy sauce, but NOT as a "staple" or heavy protein source as a meat-substitute as is seen in the US.
Brian
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Posted: 5/2/2007
By: Carolyn
I read through this and found some rather extreme opinions.
Many foods are treated as though they are poisonous to us without taking in the whole picture. For example, those of us with hypothyroidism should avoid raw vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower but many can eat them when cooked. If you don't feel good after eating them even cooked then don't eat them.
Soy can be a problem but tofu or edamame once in a while is not bad. Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have. Again if you don't feel good after eating them then don't eat them. I agree that soy should be avoided when used as flour or milk or when added to processed foods as a filler.
Nuts....I love nuts and I eat walnuts, almonds, peanuts (not my favorite) brazil nuts, you name it. I just don't overeat them, well maybe brazil nuts. If I find someday that I don't feel well eating them, I'll start eating only one type at a time and any that make me feel bad I'll stop. Thankfully, that is not a problem at this time.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes, not my intention.
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I read through this and found some rather extreme opinions.
Many foods are treated as though they are poisonous to us without taking in the whole picture. For example, those of us with hypothyroidism should avoid raw vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower but many can eat them when cooked. If you don't feel good after eating them even cooked then don't eat them.
Soy can be a problem but tofu or edamame once in a while is not bad. Soy has been a staple in many cultures and these don't have the thyroid problems the States have. Again if you don't feel good after eating them then don't eat them. I agree that soy should be avoided when used as flour or milk or when added to processed foods as a filler.
Nuts....I love nuts and I eat walnuts, almonds, peanuts (not my favorite) brazil nuts, you name it. I just don't overeat them, well maybe brazil nuts. If I find someday that I don't feel well eating them, I'll start eating only one type at a time and any that make me feel bad I'll stop. Thankfully, that is not a problem at this time.
I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes, not my intention.
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I'm new to this group my husband has the hypothyroidism and is eating the fast food things I really don't know much about what he should or shouldn't be eating except that white flour and processed foods are bad I try to give him fruits and vegetagbles and as little meat as I can to him but I would like to find out what kinds of meat are best to eat? Nuts are they bad also like almonds and pischashios?
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Posted: 4/11/2007
By: Virginia
And how about Pistachios?
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Posted: 4/11/2007
By: Michelle
are sunflower seeds ok?
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Posted: 3/18/2006
By: Polly
Hi,
I understand that brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) is ok if cooked as the cooking destroys the goitrogenic properties. But you should definitely (according to various sources) avoid peanuts, almonds, walnuts, soy and maize products.
Hope this helps.
Polly
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And how about Pistachios?
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Posted: 4/11/2007
By: Michelle
are sunflower seeds ok?
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Posted: 3/18/2006
By: Polly
Hi,
I understand that brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) is ok if cooked as the cooking destroys the goitrogenic properties. But you should definitely (according to various sources) avoid peanuts, almonds, walnuts, soy and maize products.
Hope this helps.
Polly
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Subject: Re: Coconut Diet - Thyroid Health - Re: Re: Re: what to eat or not to eat? [Forum: Thyroid Health ]
Hi Michelle,
Your doc needs some education, but let me just point
out a few other things. Fluoride and soy are terrible
for anybody to use/consume for any reason, and both of
them affect so many other areas of health than the
thyroid. They are both toxins with so many different
capacities to harm you. Conversely, coconut oil helps
tons of other health conditions besides thyroid
problems--even if it doesn't help after a
thyroidectomy--which I believe it does--as well as
making other dietary/nutritional changes/coices.
Once your thyroid gland is removed, your body is even
more desperately in need of ways to help it perform
the functions it was designed to do. That is why when
man removes organs God gave us, the good old
allopathic medical people usually give chemical
substitutions--as in the ever popular toxic premarin
when the ovaries are removed, etc. (Don't even get me
started on this barbaric--and for the most part
incorrect--practice)!
Even our appendix/tonsils, that are routinely yanked
out without a second thought are part of the immune
system that performs filtering functions. As a nurse,
I have had so many people tell me they have had more
problems with sore throats, colds, etc. after having
their tonsils out, which makes sense.
Please go to coconutoil.com to educate
your self so you can educate your doc--if he is
willing to be educated. I wish you luck with all of
this.
Debby
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> Subject: Re: Re: Re: what to eat or not to eat?
> [Forum: Thyroid Health ]
> Posted: 4/11/2007
> From: Michelle Hello, I recently had a thyroidectomy
> resulting from cancer. I get very confused with the
> difference between those with a thyroid and hypo
> versus no thyroid. Does flouride, soy, etc. still
> affect uptake when there is no thyroid? My Dr also
> said coconut oil and kelp will not help if I don't
> have a thyroid. This only helps people with a
> thyroid... is this true?
>
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> Posted: 1/15/2007
> By: Willena
> Hi Lisa, Like you,I'm new to this forum and I also,
> have no thyroid at all, had a complete
> thyroidectomy,so I do not know what is best for me
> to do either.I looked, but I don't see any replies
> to your post. I would very much like to know the
> answers to these same questions.Just thought I'd let
> you know that you're not alone...Weena
>
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> Original Message:
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> Posted: 3/29/2006
> By: lisa
> hi there i am new to the forum only just found it
> but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node
> removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the
> rest of my life and was wondering if any of the
> foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i
> different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
>
>
>
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are sunflower seeds ok?
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Posted: 3/18/2006
By: Polly
Hi,
I understand that brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) is ok if cooked as the cooking destroys the goitrogenic properties. But you should definitely (according to various sources) avoid peanuts, almonds, walnuts, soy and maize products.
Hope this helps.
Polly
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Hello, I recently had a thyroidectomy resulting from cancer. I get very confused with the difference between those with a thyroid and hypo versus no thyroid. Does flouride, soy, etc. still affect uptake when there is no thyroid? My Dr also said coconut oil and kelp will not help if I don't have a thyroid. This only helps people with a thyroid... is this true?
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Posted: 1/15/2007
By: Willena
Hi Lisa, Like you,I'm new to this forum and I also, have no thyroid at all, had a complete thyroidectomy,so I do not know what is best for me to do either.I looked, but I don't see any replies to your post. I would very much like to know the answers to these same questions.Just thought I'd let you know that you're not alone...Weena
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Posted: 3/29/2006
By: lisa
hi there i am new to the forum only just found it but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the rest of my life and was wondering if any of the foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
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Hi,
Thank you for your input. How about 1 cup Non Fat Milk per day just for my morning tea. I am Indian and
we make tea in milk. I tried Almond Milk and Brown Rice Milk in my tea but did not like it. If Non Fat
Milk is also no good than I will use Brown Rice Milk
whether I like it or not.
Thank you.
Hansa
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Posted: 2/8/2007
By: Bablondie25
SOY MILK is the WORST you can drink!
It will mess with thyroid hormones and other hormones b/c of the isoflavens in it, mimicking extra estrogen which can cause large amounts of weight gain, thyroid blockage, etc! Try organic, fortified brown rice milk
like Rice Dream!
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In the Book Nutritional Healing I found a whole Section on Hypothyroidism. They say that Kelp and L-Tyrosine are essetial in the treament of it. They are also recommending B Complex plus extra B2, B12. Under the "Helpful" Category are Brewers Yeast, Essential fatty acids, Iron or Floradix with Herbs, Selenium, Vitamin A with carotenoids, Vitamin C with bioflanoids
Vitamin E and Zinc. ( My note: If you have arthritis you may want to leave out the Iron as that aggrivates Arthitis because of inlammation)
Herbs:
Bayberry
Black Cohosh
[b]Goldenseal Caution: Do not take Goldenseal on a daily basis for more then 1 week at a time. Do not use during pregnancy or if you are allergic to ragweed.[/b]
Gentian
Mugwort
Herbal Bitters may help alleviate symptoms associated with thyroid malfunctions.
Recommendations
[color=blue]Include in your diet
Apricots
Dates
Egg yolks
Molasses
Parley
Potatoes
Prunes
Raw seeds and whole grains.
Eat Fish or Chicken and raw milk and cheeses[/color]
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Eat these in Moderation
broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
cabbage
kale
mustard greens
peaches
pears
rasishes
spinach
turnips
if you have severe symptoms, avod these foods entirely
They may further suppress thyroid function[/color]
Avoid processed and refind foods, including white flour and sugar
Drink Steam-distilled water only
Begin a moderate exercise prgram such as yoga or walking
Avoid Fluoride (including your tooth paste) it blocks the iodine receptors in your thyroid gland
Taking the homoepathic rememdy [i]Calcarea[/i] might help. It sometimes increases Thyroid function.
Applying natural progesterone cream sometimes helps.
Lithium can sometimes cause thyroid malfunction.
Have your doctor check you for Hashimotos and Wilson's disease.
This is from "Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch CNC and James F Bach MD Pages 451 to 453
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SOY MILK is the WORST you can drink!
It will mess with thyroid hormones and other hormones b/c of the isoflavens in it, mimicking extra estrogen which can cause large amounts of weight gain, thyroid blockage, etc! Try organic, fortified brown rice milk
like Rice Dream!
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Polly,
How about Soy milk ?
Thank you.
Hansa
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Posted: 3/26/2006
By: Polly
Hi Gidalani,
The only thing I know is that these foods block the intake of iodine to the thyroid, thus making one iodine deficient and leading to symptoms of hypothytroidism. My research has been from several books and internet sources. Have a look for yourself. Try the following book: Coping with Thyroid Problems by Dr Joan Gomez (Sheldon Press). It mentions all the following as being 'anti-thyroid':
-members of the brassica family (but I eat them cooked and feel fine)
-peanuts, walnuts and almonds
-rape and mustard seed
-maize (sweetcorn), millet, sorghum
-soya
-cassava
-kale, raw swedes and turnips
I have since gone through my entire kitchen stock and removed all foods containing any of the above- not as scary as it might seem! I have also removed anything processed, especially if it has any E-numbers (preservatives) or hydrogentated vegetable oil (very bad!!) Anything that says 'vegetable oil' could include rapeseed oil so best to cut that out too.
I now cook everything completely from fresh (not even tinned soups), and buy organic wherever possible. I still allow myself sweet treats occasionally (this is a diet for life, after all!) but I always make them myself so I know what goes into them (using organic honey instead of sugar, organic wholemeal instead of plain flour, etc.etc.). Fruits and veg are the mainstay of my diet, along with fresh fish, chicken and pulses/grains.
Since I have been following this diet I have noticed my energy levels gradually improving, and my hypothyroid symptoms gradually declining. I use the coconut oil sensibly and don't overdo it. I also supplement my meals with vitamins and minerals (I find starflower, or borage oil particularly helpful) and I make sure that I drink plenty of fluids. I don't drink caffeine and I only occasionally drink wine.
If you find it difficult to cut out peanuts, for example, what about an alternative? I recently discovered tahini- hulled sesame seeds. Delicious, very nutritious, and can be used in place of peanut butter. Also try cashew nuts (doesn't say anywhere that we can't eat them!).
I don't miss the things that I've cut out at all. In fact I feel much healthier for it. All I can say is, give it a try for a time and see how you go. I'd be very interested to hear how you get on.
All the very best to you, and I wish you health and happiness.
Warm wishes,
Polly.
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Hi Lisa, Like you,I'm new to this forum and I also, have no thyroid at all,having had a complete thyroidectomy,so I do not know what is best for me to do either.I looked, but I don't see any replies to your post. I would very much like to know the answers to these same questions.Just thought I'd let you know that you're not alone...Weena
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Posted: 3/29/2006
By: lisa
hi there i am new to the forum only just found it but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the rest of my life and was wondering if any of the foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
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Do you thihk that this would help to reduce goiter.
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Posted: 3/26/2006
By: Polly
Hi Gidalani,
The only thing I know is that these foods block the intake of iodine to the thyroid, thus making one iodine deficient and leading to symptoms of hypothytroidism. My research has been from several books and internet sources. Have a look for yourself. Try the following book: Coping with Thyroid Problems by Dr Joan Gomez (Sheldon Press). It mentions all the following as being 'anti-thyroid':
-members of the brassica family (but I eat them cooked and feel fine)
-peanuts, walnuts and almonds
-rape and mustard seed
-maize (sweetcorn), millet, sorghum
-soya
-cassava
-kale, raw swedes and turnips
I have since gone through my entire kitchen stock and removed all foods containing any of the above- not as scary as it might seem! I have also removed anything processed, especially if it has any E-numbers (preservatives) or hydrogentated vegetable oil (very bad!!) Anything that says 'vegetable oil' could include rapeseed oil so best to cut that out too.
I now cook everything completely from fresh (not even tinned soups), and buy organic wherever possible. I still allow myself sweet treats occasionally (this is a diet for life, after all!) but I always make them myself so I know what goes into them (using organic honey instead of sugar, organic wholemeal instead of plain flour, etc.etc.). Fruits and veg are the mainstay of my diet, along with fresh fish, chicken and pulses/grains.
Since I have been following this diet I have noticed my energy levels gradually improving, and my hypothyroid symptoms gradually declining. I use the coconut oil sensibly and don't overdo it. I also supplement my meals with vitamins and minerals (I find starflower, or borage oil particularly helpful) and I make sure that I drink plenty of fluids. I don't drink caffeine and I only occasionally drink wine.
If you find it difficult to cut out peanuts, for example, what about an alternative? I recently discovered tahini- hulled sesame seeds. Delicious, very nutritious, and can be used in place of peanut butter. Also try cashew nuts (doesn't say anywhere that we can't eat them!).
I don't miss the things that I've cut out at all. In fact I feel much healthier for it. All I can say is, give it a try for a time and see how you go. I'd be very interested to hear how you get on.
All the very best to you, and I wish you health and happiness.
Warm wishes,
Polly.
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Oh my Lord! I just found this site and I tend to eat alot of fresh fruits and vegetables....wheat and grains....and alot of water....I have to write a paper on low thyroid disease and found this extremely interesting as i have gained alot of # and don't understand why one site says try this....and this site says don't try this.....I love my vegetables and need some extreme teaching on how to get healthy again....please for the love of God help me...I am poor but motivated.........I NEED TO SUCEED--k. hoffman
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hi there i am new to the forum only just found it but I have had a full thyroidectomy and lymph node removal due to cancer and am on thyroxine for the rest of my life and was wondering if any of the foods you discuss i should also avoid or am i different due to the no thyroid issue. thanks
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Hello Polly,
I thank you for responding to my post. Yes, I agree with you with all what you mention in the post. I do/did get the symptoms from intaking what you not suppose to intake. Thanks for sharing that with me. I never realize it before that that what boost up my feeling cold these past few days, after I came across this website. I do knew some of the symptoms, but didn't really think that they will bother me. You know, you can tell that I am a stubborn person.
Anyways, I did change the kine of food that I eat. I pretty much have most vegitables, greens, fish, chicken, ground chicken/turkey and NO the white kine of food. I also using olive oil to cook, no more the vegitable oil or butter. Oh, and I am also drinking lots of water these days. I make sure that I atleast drink 10 glasse a day,(8 oz cup). I think I'm pretty much doing half of what you're doing. I hoping that I will get better at it.
Again, thank you for sharing with me. I enjoy reading your post and I'm learning from you.
You have a wonderful day.
Gidalani
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Posted: 3/26/2006
By: Polly
Hi Gidalani,
The only thing I know is that these foods block the intake of iodine to the thyroid, thus making one iodine deficient and leading to symptoms of hypothytroidism. My research has been from several books and internet sources. Have a look for yourself. Try the following book: Coping with Thyroid Problems by Dr Joan Gomez (Sheldon Press). It mentions all the following as being 'anti-thyroid':
-members of the brassica family (but I eat them cooked and feel fine)
-peanuts, walnuts and almonds
-rape and mustard seed
-maize (sweetcorn), millet, sorghum
-soya
-cassava
-kale, raw swedes and turnips
I have since gone through my entire kitchen stock and removed all foods containing any of the above- not as scary as it might seem! I have also removed anything processed, especially if it has any E-numbers (preservatives) or hydrogentated vegetable oil (very bad!!) Anything that says 'vegetable oil' could include rapeseed oil so best to cut that out too.
I now cook everything completely from fresh (not even tinned soups), and buy organic wherever possible. I still allow myself sweet treats occasionally (this is a diet for life, after all!) but I always make them myself so I know what goes into them (using organic honey instead of sugar, organic wholemeal instead of plain flour, etc.etc.). Fruits and veg are the mainstay of my diet, along with fresh fish, chicken and pulses/grains.
Since I have been following this diet I have noticed my energy levels gradually improving, and my hypothyroid symptoms gradually declining. I use the coconut oil sensibly and don't overdo it. I also supplement my meals with vitamins and minerals (I find starflower, or borage oil particularly helpful) and I make sure that I drink plenty of fluids. I don't drink caffeine and I only occasionally drink wine.
If you find it difficult to cut out peanuts, for example, what about an alternative? I recently discovered tahini- hulled sesame seeds. Delicious, very nutritious, and can be used in place of peanut butter. Also try cashew nuts (doesn't say anywhere that we can't eat them!).
I don't miss the things that I've cut out at all. In fact I feel much healthier for it. All I can say is, give it a try for a time and see how you go. I'd be very interested to hear how you get on.
All the very best to you, and I wish you health and happiness.
Warm wishes,
Polly.
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Hi Gidalani,
The only thing I know is that these foods block the intake of iodine to the thyroid, thus making one iodine deficient and leading to symptoms of hypothytroidism. My research has been from several books and internet sources. Have a look for yourself. Try the following book: Coping with Thyroid Problems by Dr Joan Gomez (Sheldon Press). It mentions all the following as being 'anti-thyroid':
-members of the brassica family (but I eat them cooked and feel fine)
-peanuts, walnuts and almonds
-rape and mustard seed
-maize (sweetcorn), millet, sorghum
-soya
-cassava
-kale, raw swedes and turnips
I have since gone through my entire kitchen stock and removed all foods containing any of the above- not as scary as it might seem! I have also removed anything processed, especially if it has any E-numbers (preservatives) or hydrogentated vegetable oil (very bad!!) Anything that says 'vegetable oil' could include rapeseed oil so best to cut that out too.
I now cook everything completely from fresh (not even tinned soups), and buy organic wherever possible. I still allow myself sweet treats occasionally (this is a diet for life, after all!) but I always make them myself so I know what goes into them (using organic honey instead of sugar, organic wholemeal instead of plain flour, etc.etc.). Fruits and veg are the mainstay of my diet, along with fresh fish, chicken and pulses/grains.
Since I have been following this diet I have noticed my energy levels gradually improving, and my hypothyroid symptoms gradually declining. I use the coconut oil sensibly and don't overdo it. I also supplement my meals with vitamins and minerals (I find starflower, or borage oil particularly helpful) and I make sure that I drink plenty of fluids. I don't drink caffeine and I only occasionally drink wine.
If you find it difficult to cut out peanuts, for example, what about an alternative? I recently discovered tahini- hulled sesame seeds. Delicious, very nutritious, and can be used in place of peanut butter. Also try cashew nuts (doesn't say anywhere that we can't eat them!).
I don't miss the things that I've cut out at all. In fact I feel much healthier for it. All I can say is, give it a try for a time and see how you go. I'd be very interested to hear how you get on.
All the very best to you, and I wish you health and happiness.
Warm wishes,
Polly.
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Hi Polly,
My name's Gidalani,and I have a thyroid problem. Reading your post, make me wonder. "Why do I have to avoid the kind of nuts? Can you help me out here. I am not saying that you are wrong, it's just that those are the ones I LOVE to eat. So, please don't take me wrong but help me out understand what you mean. Thank you and look forward to your next post.
Gidalani
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Posted: 3/18/2006
By: Polly
Hi,
I understand that brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) is ok if cooked as the cooking destroys the goitrogenic properties. But you should definitely (according to various sources) avoid peanuts, almonds, walnuts, soy and maize products.
Hope this helps.
Polly
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Can you please tell me why as I love all vegtables and have not been told to avoid them
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Posted: 3/10/2006
By: rajani
Cabbage,brocolli and califlower are a big NO for pepole with hypothroid(underactive) problem.
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Hi,
I understand that brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) is ok if cooked as the cooking destroys the goitrogenic properties. But you should definitely (according to various sources) avoid peanuts, almonds, walnuts, soy and maize products.
Hope this helps.
Polly
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Cabbage,brocolli and califlower are a big NO for pepole with hypothroid(underactive) problem.
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I am new at this and need a thyroid 101 explanation of the alternative medicine approach. I always thought that raw vegetables were better for you. When I eat cooked cabbage, beans, and now broccoli (I love broccoli and they fed it to me raw in the hospital on the side of my plate as a garnish) What is up with that? I am peri-or just in the middle still-menopausal and just was told that I am borderline low on thyroid levels. I am so depressed and sad all the time. Jan
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