Posted by morgan miller on August 2, 2010, at 23:54:47
In reply to Re: Horrible reaction to Synthroid, posted by bleauberry on August 2, 2010, at 19:42:04
I would consider Armour or Nature-Throid. Check out this website:
There are natural things you can try like:
Gugul
Ashwagandha-may also help with adrenals
Betain HCL
Coconut Oil-also good for cholesterol, fat loss, energy, brain health
Tyrosine-boosts thyroid function and dopamine and norepinephrine
Kelp or Bladderwack-iodine source-sometimes if we aren't getting enough iodine our thyroid does not function well
Coleus ForskohliiGAIA Herbs and Megafood make good thyroid formulations with several of the above listed ingredients.
Also, stay away from eating too much soy. Soy can have a negative effect on thyroid function.
In the meantime, you may want to check out my posting about Schisandra on the Alternative board. Something like Schisandra may really help you get your energy back through improving your adrenal function. Other herbs to consider for this use are Rhodiola and Holy Basil. GAIA makes a Rhodiola and Holy Basil combination with a little Schisandra and Ashwagandha added to it. New Chapter's makes an excellent Rhodiola and Holy Basil as well.
I would consider Schisandra, Holy Basil, and Rhodiola to assist in adrenal function, possibly making thyroid treatment work better and faster.
Here is a good Schisandra product that I am considering after reading of a few people's positive experiences with it.
I really am not sure why more people here on Psycho-Babble are not taking things like this and Holy Basil and Rhodiola as adjuncts to their pharmaceutical treatment. Chronic Depression and Anxiety can wipe out adrenals.
poster:morgan miller
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