synthetic vs. natural thyroid medication

[Guest guest]

I am confused on the best way to treat hypothyroidism I took Synthroid

for several years and in my quest to avoid synthetic drugs I switched

to Armour Thyroid. However, I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and I am

concerned that the Armour Thyroid is bovine derivative. Please share

your opinions.

[Guest guest]

Armour Thyroid is indeed bovine thyroid. But now it is so difficult to get it as Big Pharma wants it off the market so they can sell us their synthetic junk. I thrive on Armour Thyroid...but what a hassle at the pharmacy now. Cost keeps skyrocketing. It used to be so inexpensive. That I can deal with...getting it now is like pulling teeth. Forrest Laboritories is behind Armour now...Armour Meat Packing Company were original marketers.Warmest Best Regards,Sunnie Fordct0253j <ct0253j wrote: I am confused on the best way to treat

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[Guest guest]

I also take Armour Thyroid. It is derived from pork. My accompanying

brochure said so.

 

> I am confused on the best way to treat hypothyroidism I took Synthroid

> for several years and in my quest to avoid synthetic drugs I switched

> to Armour Thyroid. However, I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and I am

> concerned that the Armour Thyroid is bovine derivative. Please share

> your opinions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Please be sure you do not use anything with aspartame. It triggers

hypo and hyperthyroidism. It is discussed in Aspartame Disease: An

Ignored Epidemic, www.sunsentpress.com H. J. Roberts, M.D. It's

also caused by fluoride.

 

I highly suggest you read the book, " Iodine: Why You Need It, Why

You can't Live Without It " by David Brownstein, M.D. On page 129 it

discusses Iodine and the Thyroid Gland, and says " Iodine is an

essential ingredient in all of the thyroid hormones. T4 (thyroxine)

contains four iodine molecules. T3 (triiodothyronin) contains three

iodine molecules. Without sufficient iodine supply, the thyroid

gland is unable to make thyroid hormones in adequate amounts. "

 

" The thyroid gland cannot optimally function in an iodine deficient

state " ... clip

 

Betty

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01:06 AM 6/23/2008, bikerbillie wrote:

 

>I also take Armour Thyroid. It is derived from pork. My accompanying

>brochure said so.

>

> > I am confused on the best way to treat hypothyroidism I took Synthroid

> > for several years and in my quest to avoid synthetic drugs I switched

> > to Armour Thyroid. However, I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and I am

> > concerned that the Armour Thyroid is bovine derivative. Please share

> > your opinions.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Armour Thyroid is dessicated pig thyroid. I, like you, took Synthroid

for years before switching to Armour. I never felt very good on

Synthroid and I was losing a ton of hair. As far as being concerned

about vegetarianism, I recommend you read " Nourishing Traditions " by

Sally Fallon. I also used to eat a mostly vegetarian diet in college

and I believe that is what triggered my hypothyroidism. I now eat

more fish and meat, raw dairy, and lacto-fermented foods and I feel

wonderful. I have actually been able to cut back on my dosage of

Armour as my diet has improved.

 

Amanda

 

 

 

, " ct0253j " <ct0253j wrote:

>

> I am confused on the best way to treat hypothyroidism I took Synthroid

> for several years and in my quest to avoid synthetic drugs I switched

> to Armour Thyroid. However, I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and I am

> concerned that the Armour Thyroid is bovine derivative. Please share

> your opinions.

>

[Guest guest]

One of the main drawbacks of synthroid is that it is connected to

increased osteoporosis with regular use.

 

Addressing Thyroid related health disorders naturally:

 

Sometimes (most often is more accurate) the thyroid gland and in

general the glandular system takes over the burden of detoxification

(internal cleaning) when the regular channels of elimination are

overburdened. So, number one on the " to do " list with a thyroid

problem is to pay attention to and help your detoxification organs

(intestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and lungs) to function at full

effectiveness. Doing this job will assist in relieving any

detoxification burden on your thyroid gland that can be relieved.

 

To explain the above concept further, here's an example of how the

detoxification system is related to the glandular system. It is a

well known medical fact, that certain forms of harmful bacteria can

produce toxic substances in the intestinal tract. These toxic

substances travel to the liver from the intestines and impair the

liver's ability to manufacture and utilize T3 (T3 is a relative of

thyroxin and it helps regulate the speed of metabolism in the

tissues). Friendly bacteria are very important to stop harmful

bacteria from producing these toxic substances. As a result of

repopulating your intestinal tract with potent friendly bacteria, your

liver should have an increased ability to function normally and this

could indirectly support your thyroid gland.

 

When you choose your friendly bacteria supplements, make sure they are

microblended with a whole food rich in minerals such as: acidophilus

and bifidus microblended with kelp or blue green algae. The minerals

in these sea vegetables enables the friendly bacteria to increase

their speed of multiplication in the gut and will also increase the

total number of organisms (friendly bacteria) that will eventually

flourish in your intestines.

 

Number two in the " to do " list is to make sure you're getting enough

minerals in your diet (iodine, iron and selenium). In the past,

doctors used to think that a deficiency of iodine alone was a cause of

the dysfunction of the thyroid gland. But it is known today that

selenium is critical in activating an enzyme responsible for

controlling thyroid function. However, taking isolated iodine and

selenium supplements is not a good idea because humans require only a

few micrograms of these nutrients each day to meet normal needs. Too

much of either of these minerals can produce toxicity. It is best to

find foods high in these minerals: Blue green algae, dulse, kelp and

other sea vegetables are high in iodine and selenium. When consumed

as part of a whole food, these minerals can be assimilated and

utilized for thyroid hormone synthesis by your body without fear of

toxicity.

 

Other diatery recommendations:

 

• Enzyme Therapy: Since the endocrine glands are driven by

digested foods. Correcting any digestive problems with the use of

plant-based digestive enzymes is a good idea. Choose an enzyme

product that is microblended with a whole food, such as blue green

algae. Enzymes do not work without minerals, and the algae supplies

the minerals so the enzymes can work.

 

• Coconut oil is the most healthy saturated fat for the endocrine

glands. Raw butter is as good. Coconut oil stimulates thyroid

function and thus promotes weight loss in those who are overweight.

 

• Fruits and fruits smoothies are important to help modulate blood

sugar and calm the adrenal glands and normalize production of thyroid

hormone.

 

• Carrots' fiber tones the bowel, binds toxins and reduces the

reabsorption of estrogen.

 

• Do not drink tap water. Some city water contains organic

hydrocarbons which could result in blocking the activity of thyroid

hormones. Make sure you drink only spring water.

 

• Simplify your diet. Eat the following for a period of three

months: salmon, eggs (boiled), yams, fruits, and vegetables (juice

parsley, celery, carrots and apples), brown rice, seeds and nuts,

coconut butter or coconut oil for cooking.

 

• Supplements use is important: 300 to 400 mg. of CoQ10 (daily

for three months). CoQ10 microblended with organic flax oil would be

the best.

 

Plus for the long term, food enzymes with meals, friendly bacteria,

wheat sprouts and blue green algae supplements.

 

Following this plan, you're likely to see the potential of great

improvement without the use of medications.

 

Resources:

Food Is Your Best Medicine. Henry Bieler, M.D.

The Enzyme Cure. Lita Lee.