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Latest News and ResearchLatest News 12th May 2008 As you may know, I advocate the use of Natural Progesterone cream as a natural alternative to HRT and for many good reasons. I have explained on many of my pages that the use of synthetic hormones causes problems within the body adding to our symptoms. This also includes those of us who are not at menopausal age and affects women from teenage to the elderly. This includes the contraceptive pill and HRT for menopausal symptoms. The Reason? Oestrogen Dominance If you read the menopause page, I explain the symptoms of oestrogen dominance which was actually discovered and researched extensively by Dr. John Lee, MD. I actually came across Natural progesterone cream while researching my own thyroid condition and upon reading Mary's Shomons book. I could instantly see how synthetic hormones could influence the production of thyroid hormone and cause an imbalance. At the time, I was not only taking thyroxine, but also the synthetic contraceptive pill, femodette, as well as simvastatin for lowering cholesterol. I was feeling very unwell and could not understand why, now that I was on thyroxine, I was still feeling so bad, some 6 months into treatment. I decided to stop taking statins after researching them. I still felt unwell, so having read more about natural progesterone, decided to order some. (This was around 2 years ago) I stopped taking the pill (Femodette) and I experienced quite dramatic relief within about 2 months. This change then led me to realise the effect that not only synthetic hormones, but other synthetic products and food including chemicals are all basically contributing to (if not causing) us to become ill. The symptoms of Oestrogen Dominance are interesting and are as follows: Unexplained weight gain, thyroid hormone imbalance, depression, headaches, water retention and bloating, lack of energy and fatigue, imbalances in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) reduced sex drive, uterine cramping, dry eyes and skin, panic attacks and unexplained anxiety, loss of self esteem, insomnia, irregular periods, PMT/PMS, muscle and joint pain, mood swings, anger and irritability, fibrocystic breasts, breast tenderness, breast swelling, hair loss, miscarriage, irrgeular periods, slow speech, confusion, magesium deficiency, copper retention/loss of zinc, osteoporosis, gall bladder problems, lethargy and weakness, Endometriosis, menstrual clots, Increased Risk of Autoimmune Disorders, sweet cravings, cold hands and feet, cervical dysplasia, migraines, increased allergies such as rashes asthma, sinus problems, acceleration of aging . Now, many of these symptoms will be familiar if you have a thyroid condition too. Please click here to read frequently asked questions about Natural progesterone cream What causes Oestrogen Dominance? Petrochemicals are disrupting our endocrine system. An example of petrochemcial ingredients within a cream are: Isopropyl Myristate , Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Stearic Acid, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol , Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Petrochemicals cause Oestrogen dominance Also, Synthetic oestrogens & Synthetic Progesterones (Progestins, Progesterone Acetate, Medroxy Progesterone Acetate and birth control pills) Commercially Grown Animal Products that contain added hormones or pesticide residues (this includes most meat and dairy products sold in grocery stores). Commercially Grown Vegetables which contain pesticide residues.. In the human body, these and all other Petro-Chemical compounds act like Synthetic Oestrogens and have been shown to be significantly responsible for all 150 symptoms of PMT/PMS, Infertility, Endometriosis, difficult Menopause, Osteoporosis, and an increased risk for Female-Specific Cancers. Please click here to read testimonials from women who have used Natural Progesterone Cream. There are also testimonials from 2 famous specialising doctors, Dr B Durrant-Peatfield, MB BS LRCP MRCS and Dame Dr Shirley A Bond, MB BS LRCP MRCS FFARCS DCmdrSOStj. I feel it is important for women suffering from thyroid illness and autoimmune disease to know about this cream, as a way forward and also to draw attention to the dangers of synthetic hormones and how they affect our endocrine system, which is the chief hormone system of our very delicate body and is very easily disrupted. Please contact me for a list of specialising doctors in the UK who prescribe Natural progesterone. It can also be purchased from this U.S website who have always specialised in producing petrochemical free natural progesterone. Latest News 8th May 2008 Please check out this website with lots of important facts about thyroid illness,both hyper and hypo, autoimmune disease, adrenal problems, Thyroid cancer, endocrine problems diet and nutritional advice. Latest News 1st May 2008 I feel it is important for all Hashimoto's Disease or Underactive Thyroid sufferers to know this On Sunday morning, I took my 100mcg Levothyroxine as normal. Within an hour I felt very unwell. I have been taking Levothyroxine for 2 years, most of that time I have been on 100mcg. Over the last few weeks (since January), I have been feeling odd on and off. I asked my GP if my thyroxine requirements could change and he said I will probably stay on 100mcg for life. Over the last week, I said to Mike that I feel as though I have gone overactive I have had violent tremors, thudding fast heart, feeling dizzy and nauseous, lucid dreams, excessive sweating, feeling faint, violent muscle cramps in my legs, back, stomach and even my arms, very weak arms, chest pain and headaches and insomnia as well as extreme fatigue. On Sunday Things were even worse. I was trembling so much my teeth were chattering together and I had a massive panic attack as the chest pains and muscle cramps were so intense, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. My lips felt numb and my face was tingling. Mike took me to Mayday hospital in Croydon where I spent 9 hours in casualty. They could not do thyroid function as it takes too long to get the results back (a few days) They did basic blood tests which proved ok. ECG was ok. I was sent home. Against my better judgement, I decided to miss my morning thyroxine tablet yesterday (Wednesday). The symptoms ceased. No muscle cramps, headaches, thudding heart etc. I felt weak still and very tired but calm with no feeling of intense panic and doom. Went to the GP today and saw a lady GP who has reduced the levothyroxine to 50mcg and has given me a form to have bloods done in two weeks. She is also looking into the possibility of prescribing Armour thyroid If you start to experience overactive symptoms, even if you have been taking thyroxine for years, see your doctor and ask them to reduce your dose and monitor you until the thyroid has stabilised again. Don't be fobbed off. Hyperactive thyroid pose a danger. Don't let them tell you it can't be the Levothyroxine because it can. Thyroid requirements do change so make them aware that you have done your research I will let you all know what happens about this as it may be relevant to many of you like myself.
New Cat
She was rescued from a large housing estate in Sussex and was pregnant when the CPL captured her and took her to safety. Sadly all her kittens were stillborn. (Or I would probably have wanted them too!!) Now she is coming to us to be pampered and live safely with 4 friends, Katie, Cleo, Sam and Sally. She is beautiful fluffy grey young girl with a little pixie like face and huge green eyes.
So, if you love cats please consider giving a rescue cat a home. They are very rewarding and have often been through a very hard time. Please click here to go to the main Cat Chat page to see rescue centres and cats in need of homes across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Latest News 28th April 2008 Do you ever wonder why, when bathing or showering in just plain water, that you come out of the bath with red itchy blotches all over you? It was something that plagued me and I couldn't understand how plain water was causing irritated skin. Well, it's the chlorine in the water supply thats causing it. I have found a solution for all those of us with sensitive, eczema prone or other dry skin condition, autoimmune disorders, thyroid conditions etc who are chlorine sensitive. It is a cost effective shower filter for the shower and a special ball for the bath from The Sensitive Skincare Company. No more red itchy blotchy skin, and of course for us thyroid ladies, we are cutting out our exposure to this thyroid unfriendly chemical. Why is chlorine thyroid-unfriendly? Because it is chemically similar to iodine and blocks the iodine receptors in the thyroid. Fluoride (fluorine) is the same. So, for better health, cut out these endocrine disruptors from your life by using natural chemical and fluoride free toothpaste, installing shower filters and the special bath ball for your bath. Two inexpensive ways to feel better.
Latest News 25th April 2008 When we are suffering from chronic illness, depression, anxiety and God knows what else, we are often so "all consumed" by our illness, that we lose interest in life. One of the surest ways to help yourself feel better is to keep busy. Our conditions often restrict us in what we can do, but having said that, being busy (as well as resting) is part of the battle. I used to spend a lot of time just sitting there, idle, mainly because I just felt so awful. I felt completely depressed, useless and really could not see much point to my life (even though I have 3 children) When I started research for this website, I immediately felt better just knowing that my own experience could be put to some use. The more I did, the more I could do. I also have other hobbies such as: ferrying my my elderley mother around, My 4 cats, Katie, Cleo, Sam and Sally (soon to be 5 cats with the addition of a new rescue cat hopefully), tending my dads grave, reading, art and interior design, dressmaking, logic puzzles, the website and research for it as well as campaigns, helping my children with homework (usually the youngest as my middle daughter is highly motivated and does not need my help) cooking with my husband, gardening, watching telly, friends and family, helping out others when I can and working for my husband as his secretary, running 3 companies. My day can be an 18 hour day!! I have found that being busy is very rewarding and yes sometimes completely exhausting and I should probably do less, but doing so much certainly stops me sitting around, getting depressed, dwelling on myself etc. What I am trying to say is, that while we need time for ourselves and also time to rest, in between, make sure you keep yourself busy with enjoyable hobbies and passtimes, as well as everyting else. Try for an even balance. (hard though it is with families too) Try not to do too much sitting around if you have a chronic illness as it can cause depression and a worsening of the condition. Keeping happily busy with hobbies, pets etc can do a lot for helping you to be well. Latest News 23rd April 2008 We are all campaiging for better care for thyroid patients and are sick of the ignorance. I have active campaigns on the BBC Action network site and there is also a website devoted to thyroid patients called Thyroid Patient Advocacy UK "Thyroid Patient Advocacy-UK is a web site and campaigning and patient support forum with the objectives of increasing awareness of the prevalence of hypothyroidism and the difficulties facing patients in obtaining a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment for this disease. If you, or someone you know is suffering from hypothyroidism or has signs or symptoms of this disease, we hope you will find the information we have provided to be of help and comfort and will encourage you to join our forum. Hypothyroid patients are desperately seeking an understanding and partnership with their NHS doctors to get the best treatment possible." To view this website Please click here
Latest News 22nd April 2008 A lady emailed me today regarding iodine in multi vitamins supplements. She went into a branch of Tesco and asked pharmacy staff as to whether the supplement containing iodine was ok to take. Here is her account: "I went to the pharmacy in a Tesco supermarket to ask if a vitamin and mineral supplement that included Iodine was okay to take with my thyroxine and was told to "look it up on the internet"! I was shocked. In another Tesco I asked the same question at the pharmacy and the pharmacist got his book out and showed me the entry for iodine and said he thought it should be okay but that I didn't need iodine." OI, Tesco, get real!! Don't you think your staff should be trained? This could cause real problems for hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients. If you are going to be a pharmacy, then make sure your staff know about the supplements T*****s!!! Hypo and hyper can take iodine, but no more than a trace. Hashimoto's and Graves Disease - Do not take iodine. Loud and clear!!
Scoliosis Went to see Mr Lam, my scoliosis consultant today at Guys. I wish thyroid doctors were as knowlegeable reassuring and caring as him. He is totally brilliant and the best!!! If you are under Mr Lam for scoliosis, then you are lucky. I trust him with my life. If you are not under him, then try to be. He is a superb doctor. I did wonder where his fluffy orange pencil case was this time (he used it the last time I was there as he keeps his protracter in it), as it did not appear. Ahhhh, isn't he sweet. (as well as clever and totally brilliant) Latest News 21 April 2008 Forgot to put this on here, so it's a day late!! (sorry):( Had a bit of a Hashi flare up at the weekend. It's the first for months and was due to a week of late nights and being too busy, looking after 2 other kids as well as my own, running around shops, working, cleaning, doing website, visiting my fathers grave, ferrying my mother about and not resting at all Slept a lot on Sunday and ache all over like a bad thing now. Will "up" some of my supplements for a few days and detox for a day and hopefully, all will be well. (really don't want to go backwards) My point here is that the flare up's are getting less!, so I must be doing something right. All the money I spend on supplements must be worth it after all. Word of warning based on this. Don't over do it and expect to be well. Whilst supplements help you do a lot more, going to bed at 3am, 4 nights a week is totally stupid. However, does this also not show you how much more energy I have than before? Latest News 15th April 2008 The lady below has asked me to post this on the site, her name is Caroline Hinkes. I will also be attending this meeting
Hello My name is Caroline Hinkes. I am 49 and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two years ago. I know that I spent a lot of time and money trying different alternative therapies after my GP told me there was not a lot conventional medicine could offer me. Two years later, and a bit better, I think it would it would be really useful to produce a FREE guide on what alternatives therapies work and what is less helpful for fibromyalgia sufferers. Obviously, everyone is different but we need to start somewhere.... It would be good if this guide was widely available on Fibromyalgia websites, GP surgeries etc and written by us for people with fibromyalgia. I have tried to take the hard work out of the project and spent a lot of time researching modalities that have a muti system approach to healing and may actually help us. So I got on the web and contacted eleven companies. To my utter amazement most were very happy to let us try their products for free or at a minimal investment. In return, we include them in the guidebook if we get a good result. We have had some really generous sponsorship offers: Dr Susie Anthony 3 day fibromyagia programme at her stately home in Somerset. Supplement and hormone balancing programme produced by fibromyalgia specialist. You can do this at home with a manual and on-line support. We have asked the nutricentre to sponsor us with the supplements The Healing codes Unit ( value £800 plus we have been allocated the actress Lorrie Rivers, as a coach, who got better using this system) Free sessions of Reverse Therapy And 8 others..... If you want to take part as a tester you will be invited to a meeting at my home. We have been given permission to show a short film by Norah Wickerson (tacking fibromyagia) This will be followed by presentations on each of the modalities to be tested with handouts on each one. You will be asked to choose just one. However, if you don't feel drawn to any of them you absolutely don't have to take part. (If there is something you think is really good for Fibromyalgia and would like to try for the project let me know and I will let you have the template that has generated free sponsorship from ALL eleven companies that I approached) You will need to present the modality at the meeting. We are hoping that this project will improve the lives of people suffering from fibromyalgia and help others make informed choices about alternative therapies. Saving, time, energy and money. What to do next: Please contact me via email at: Carolinetraining@aol.com The meeting will be held in April or May in Surrey and you will be given the date via email when you have made contact. Please let me know if a day or evening meeting ( 6.30pm tp 9pm) suits you best. Together were better! Caroline Hinkes Latest News 14th April 2008 Do you live in Sussex or Surrey and have Fibromyalgia? I have been contacted by a lady (fibromyalgia sufferer) who is running a Get Well project and is looking for 16 volunteers to participate in testing new products (alternative therapies) specially for Fibromyalgia. These are not readily available, therefore you may well find something that will help you are great deal. If you are genuinely interested in participating, please contact me using my contact page, and I will pass your details on to her.
Also, I am inviting each visitor to my website to urgently use my feedback form on the contact page. I really want to know if this site has helped you, answered your questions, told you something helpful that you didn't know, made otherwise unknown products available to you and allieviated worries in general or put you on your guard about something. Is this site considered worthwhile? The reason for this is, that I have to renew my web hosting fees in May and while I get a lot of visitors and emails asking for solutions and doctors, people do not take the time to give me feedback as to whether the site has really benefitted them, so it is hard to judge whether my research is helping? My aim over the past year has been to help women like myself and it would be lovely to know that I had, and of course whether I sould continue, so please consider some valuable feedback and or suggestions as to how the site could be better, if you feel it could. Many thanks Marianne x
Latest News 13th April 2008 I have been trying to help a relative with Rheumatoid arthritis. This is quite hard as her question to was "Do I have to give up everything?" By this she was referring to chemicals in products. It is near impossible to make anyone understand that endocrine disrupting chemicals are in so many things. I get asked "How has the human race survived then?" Our mothers and friends are ok and they use loads of products. Yes this is true. But how long are they ok for? Scientific evidence has proved that these chemicals are showing up in blood and urine tests. It is pure luck if you have no symptoms. But when fatigue, aches and pains and a general feeling of being unwell starts to set in, bear in mind that these very chemicals could be the cause. The body can only take so much spray tanning, parabens, additives, chlorine, fluoride etc before it starts to shut down. It is important to realise that the body was not designed to be spray tanned or to receive regular doses of chemicals several times a day, every day of the year and still function correctly. Is it not common sense? Women are using more and more products to stay young and to look good. With the dangers of over exposure to the sun highlighting the dangers of sun beds and excessive sunbathing and the high skin cancer risk, more and more are turning to "fake" tanning in the form of spray tanning booths and use of daily applications of lotions. Also, more hair colour is being used, more beauty clinic procedures, more anti aging creams, make up, body lotions, hair removal creams and waxes and the list goes on. With so much regular use, our systems just can't take the overload. 60 per cent of what we apply to our skin gets absorbed into our body. Too many women are ignoring this fact simply because their appearance is more important. There are other ways and natural products are just as effective which was proved in the program "How Toxic are you?" Does your typical day go like this? Wake up, brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste, Wash hair and condition with shampoo and conditioner containing chemicals, then style with products containing chemicals and spray hairspray which you then inhale, use cleanser, toner and moisturiser containing chemicals, Apply fake tan all over or other body cream or even both or petroleum based products. Apply make up containing chemicals? Use depilatory cream under your armpits? Spray with antiperspirant containing chemicals such as aluminium, spray neck and body with fragrance (containing over 200 chemicals and reapply several times a day. Clean you home with various chemical cleaners and freshen air with spray or plug in air fesheners. Use chlorine bleach, floor cleaner or other? Wear synthetic clothing or clothing cleaned with dry cleaning fluid? Remove make up with chemicals cleanser and shower using shower/bath products containing chemicals. Use sanitary products made with chlorine bleached and synthetic materials. Use feminine wipes containing chemicals. Apply body lotion and face cream, both containing chemicals. Take a daily synthetic hormone (pill), take synthetic vitamin supplements, pain killers and other medication. And do the same thing, day in, day out for years in addition to eating food with additives, such as colourings, hydrogenated fats, stabilisers and emulsifiers, preservatives, flavourings, high sugar and salt, non organic vegetables with high pesticide residues. Inhale cigarette smoke, atmospheric pollutants etc. and God knows what else.... As well as the things that are hard to avoid such as radiation from computers and home hubs, televisions, mobile phones, traffic fumes, industrial pollution etc Then expect your body to function properly?
Please take heed
Latest News 9th April 2008 I have decided to put some worthwhile "work from home" opportunities on my Working from home page. The reason for this being that my husband is very good at spotting opportunities. If I don't feel that they will pay, I won't put them on. There are so many rubbish working from home sites and business opportunities or sites that are a scam. Those of you, like myself who can't work due to illness but need an income stream really don't need to be ripped off. Some of them may require a small initial investment and I will research them thoroughly first. He has one very good one on the go at the moment which admittedly, I was baffled by at first as it is a MLM type thing and I didn't like them at all. However, he has done his research, spoken to the very top levels, done extensive research and also got the approval of a top business analyst in the city of London, so we know it is good and works and legitimate and quite different from the usual MLM opportunities. Anything I do on this site is for the benefit of others and my own reputation is important, so only decent opportunities will be put on my website. If you are interested please click here to go to the pre-launch site for further information where there is a contact form to be used for further details.
Latest News 5th April 2008 I would really like to try to set up a charity to help all those who would like to see a private thyroid specialist because they have lost faith in the NHS, but can not afford it. Can anyone help with this either by providing feed back, donations, advice? I receive many emails from women asking for a list of doctors, many who can't really afford it, myself included. I would really appreciate feedback on this matter, so please consider contributing by using the contact page. Also for those who suffer scoliosis and are considering the Katharina Schroth method as an option to surgery which costs somewhere in the region of £3000 for treatment. Can anyone help on this? So many of us can't afford these things but they may be the answer to better health for so many. Feedback, help and advice urgently needed. Latest News 31st March 2008 I have recently received an email from Regenerative Nutrition telling me all about Magnesium Chloride Deemed another miracle mineral, it has taken my interest as I firmly believe in minerals especially in our road to health. Our environment is depleted of many of natures minerals and our food is lacking of course, even organic produce can not get the minerals from our poor soils. Magnesium Chloride has special healing powers. It is needed for hundreds of important enzyme reactions and cellular processes within our body and can "kick start cell physiology in a very powerful way" It is as important as the very air we breathe. It is powerful at fighting infection and to obtain its infection fighting abilities, we would normally need to bathe in the sea for hours at a time in order for it to be delivered transdermally, which is the most effective method. Magnesium deficiency is found is those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore it is important to address our magnesium requirements. Since magnesium is neccesary for the functioning of hundreds of different enzymes but especially those that produce, transport, store and utilize energy, it seems those of us suffering from any kind of chronic fatigue or autoimmune disease would benefit from supplementation. There are two products being offered: Mag Sea Pure and Mag Sea Ionics. Benefits: Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Magnesium helps keep adrenal stress hormones under control and maintain normal brain function. In her book, The Miracle of Magnesium (Balantine Books 2003), Dr. Carolyn Dean points out that the rate of depression has gone up every decade since World War II. It's quite possible that this is related to magnesium depletion. Magnesium deficiency is one of the major nutritional reasons for depression. (Also lack of full spectrum salts e.g. Ionic minerals and trace elements) and a lack of essential fatty acids, e.g. hemp or fish oils. But that's not all, Magnesium helps the following conditions too. Asthma, constipation, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, insomnia, nerve problems, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's Disease, Spasms, cramps, muscle contractions (these are often an indication of magnesium deficiency) With so many benefits it may well be worth incorporating into your daily supplements. Please Click Here to read their detailed and informative article.
Latest News 27th March 2008 It's my son's 18th birthday on Saturday. I can't quite believe it. It seems that time has flown, where has it gone? He is dreading it as he is very juvenile for an 18 year old and is convinced that somehow he is expected to behave like a man overnight....impossible!! Today he keeps telling us that his birthday starts tomorrow and goes on until Monday!! (chance would be a fine thing) Isn't it sad, or is it just me? Where does the time go? I pine for the days when he was a little lad and was happy and excited about life, rather than the worried stressed young man he is now.
Latest News 12th March 2008 Stop Press My husband, Mike has just started building his own site called All Those Memories. Ah, bless!!!! It all came about when we went to Spain last year and wanted to be able to see, feel and re-live our holiday, whenever we wanted. Mike's product is excellent and very original. He will set your chosen prints or images from your digital camera or video to music of your choice with special effects and burn it onto a DVD complete with your own chosen picture actually burnt onto the DVD and put in a presentation case for you to treasure forever!!! Re-live that holiday, wedding, party over and over again!! Makes a fabulous gift too for husband, boyfriend, friends, family. He is doing this for my old nostalgic photo's of my parents when I was young, set to music from the 1960's and these are now on. It can also be done as a keepsake commemorating the loss of a loved one that you or a family member can treasure forever. Great for New Year and Christmas parties, corporate events, childrens 1sts, baby photo's, the list is endless. Interested in learning more? Visit his site and check out the demo. Then go to his contact page. His site is very new so there is not a lot on it at the moment, but he can discuss the possibilities with you. See his contact page. Visit All Those Memories to find out more.
Latest News 5th March 2008 Handmade Naturals creams are now 100 per cent vegan!!! Rossi has made the creams lighter by removing the beeswax ingredient and re-formulated her ingredients to make them even better. (Is that possible?) This is her message: "Our skin care is now 100% vegan Following nearly a month of trial & error, and taking into account all valuable feedback and suggestions received since my last note to all of you, I am happy to announce that the new formulations of the face creams, aftershave balm and hand cream are finally ready. With exception of the lip balm and the Trevarno SPF range, all our skin care products are now 100% vegan. This means the products no longer contain beeswax, which has been replaced with more shea or cocoa butters for their skin soothing and nourishing properties. According to the preliminary feedback received, the new creams are slightly lighter, though just as moisturising as the originals. But the most exciting development has been the fact that the new creams tend to be very easily absorbed and leave a matt finish on the skin, making them even better for day time use." Well done Rossi, you go girl!!
Latest News 3rd March 2008 My hospital appointment is looming. I see Mr. Lam at Guys on Thursday morning at 09.15am....Yikes!!!! I have to make a decision about the scoliosis surgery and strangely enough (although not surprising to anyone who knows me, I still haven't decided what on earth to do. At the moment, my back is killing me, but come Thursday, pain will be noticeably absent and I will sail into his consulting room with the serenity of a saint and a look of pure innocence plastered all over my face. I will sit there in the usual awe of him. (he is the only consultant to put me in a state of awe, believe me) and say nothing at all, suddenly struck mute with fear and I will meekly smile like an angel before returning home. Upon arrival at my front door, my back will be struck with pain like the wrath of God and I will suddenly develope awareness remembering everything I should have said. I will then wait in almost hysterical anticipation for the letter to invite me to the pre op assessment whereby I will attend and once again be struck dumb. I will then receive the usual letter inviting me for surgery on a specified date and guess what folks?.....I will probably cancel or postpone it like I always do. What the hell am I thinking of? I have no excuse now....Thyroid has been tested to the point where I have become infamous in London hospitals and labs, I don't look ill any more and can walk and move quicker than most....to say I am still unwell will be farcical. If I don't want the operation, why don't I just say so? Because basically, I am rendered speechless in his presence and the mere site of his orange fluffy pencil case from which he removes a protracter to measure my curve seems to send me into a child like state. I sit smiling inanely and with affection at this pencil case before he turns once again to me to advise that the surgery be performed, a serious look on his face. I look innocently back at him and agree. What power does this man have over me? Where does my attitude problem go when I am in his presence? Up ther bloody swanny, that's where. Someone, somewhere, give me the guts to decline or accept the surgery and stop people like me wasting his precious time. Latest News 28th Feb 2008 My favourite things at the moment from Love Lula the organic apothecary are Urtekram Rose Shampoo which is 100 per cent natural and certified organic and is suitable for all hair types. Hair smells of roses!! £4.50 Giovanni Direct Leave in Organic hair conditioner £7.95 and Mother Earth hair conditioning oil, £11.75. both 100 per cent natural. Latest News 27th February 2008 Scoliosis may also cause thyroid and endocrine problems, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive problems and other disorders including mentrual problems. Please read this important article
Many of you probably saw Horizon on BBC2 last night at 9pm. For those that didn't, it was about products in the Supermarket that make claims, such as Organic produce, Antibacterial cleaners, washing powders, Superfoods, etc. I found it a strange conclusion. Everything on the programme was tested by their scientists and if they were scientifically proven to do what they say they do, then these products made their way into Professor Regan's trolley (meaning that because they were scientifically proven, she would buy them). The claim for Organic food was that it was more nutritious than conventional food. This could not be proven scientifically. They failed to take any notice of the fact that organically farmed foods have significantly less chemical residues than conventional foods, even though they actually showed crop spraying and the nutritional content was given the most importance. They also showed 2 organic pig farms, the organic one with all the pigs and piglets running around free and happy and the other with all the sows enclosed in pens and trying to feed around 12 piglets in these enclosed conditions. None of the pigs had ever been outside and the piglets were packed into a pen on a plastic sheet. Professor Regan questioned both farmers, saw the conditions and still overuled the fact that organic was best. They also talked about Superfoods and their curatative claims. I advocate superfoods, not because they can cure you, as really that would be unrealistic. Their nutritional content is higher than other foods. Period. This was discussed and because science decided that it makes no difference to us as people how many vitamins are in a product, this one was also overuled. Strangely enough, the antibacterial cleaner got through the test as did the washing powder. But not the organic food, the pro biotic yoghurt or the superfoods. This was purely because when tested, the washing powder washed clothes clean at 30 degrees, and the antibacterial cleaner killed superbugs like MRSA. However, what chemcials are in the product that can affect us? It may kill MRSA, but how does it affect us when used daily in our kitchen? In my opinion, it sometimes seems that science rules. It is like some invisible power that decides what we buy. Can we not use our own common sense? Does everything have to be proven by scientists before we will buy it? The big and powerful supermarkets, food manufacturers and industry itself will always win because they will brainwash us with programmes like Horizon into continuing to buy their products, regardless of much evidence that these products make us ill. They mentioned minimal chemical residues in fruit and vegetables, but these residues, consumed daily and allowed to build up in our bodies over years are what is doing the damage. This was not mentioned. It was almost like a conspiracy. Maybe industry is concerned that Organic products are now the preferred choice and are flying off the shelves, as well as organic meat, fruit and vegetables and safer cleaning and beauty products. How else can they persuade you to go back to buying all the non organic and traditional brands? By telling you that everything else doesn't work, of course! Even herbal remedies that have been used for hundreds, even thousands of years with astounding results, are deemed scientifically unproven. Industry does not like herbal, superfoods, holistic or anything that will direct us away from the "Giants" of the industry world. One woman said that she felt significantly better when she ate the superfoods, but that was glossed over in favour of scientific testing on a pair of twins. This experiment involved feeding one twin with more fresh fruit and vegetables, and the other with superfoods. The test showed that vitamin levels went down in both twins. How? I often wish I could be interviewed for such a programme. I have been very ill for many years and discovered many things in the course of my illness, most of which I have tried, some worked, some did not. Conventional supplements from the big chemists and supermarkets made no difference. Specialised supplements and certain superfoods did. In doing so, I have also made many lifestyle changes, eaten superfoods daily, nutritional supplements, organic food etc. Why am I now feeling so well, chronic tiredness almost completely gone, able to walk around shopping centres for hours when before I couldn't even manage 10 minutes, look healthier and much younger than when I was originally ill and have no depression, menopausal symptoms, panic attacks or hair loss? This has taken a while to achieve, but never the less, had I not taken action, no doubt I would still be lying on the sofa, day in, day out, with no energy and chronic depression like I was up until 2006 when I began taking action. I rest my case.
If you have an autoimmune disease or thyroid disease please don't overdo things and expect to be well. You are supposed to rest and look after yoursef and not push yourself beyond limitations. I should take this advice myself. I nearly collapsed yesterday. I have been overdoing things for a few months and pushing myself very hard, staying up late, sometimes until 2 or 3 am, either reseaching or trying to catch up with housework etc, running around the shops for my daughters party and generally getting very stressed. Result? My symptoms have flared up, big time. Problem is, I have my daughters birthday party today and I can hardly walk and feel very weak! Stress plays a big part in thyroid disease and you will find your symptoms at their worst when you are stressed. Listen to your body and do NOT push yourself and expect to be well. You need rest and relaxation and proper bedtimes....period. Now I will just have to get on with it and I have no one to blame but myself.
Latest News 6th September I am busy at the moment organising my daughter, Clare's 14th birthday party on Saturday so need to concentrate on that at the moment. She is having a Murder Mystery party in true Hollywood style!! We have to find the right outfit and props to make it really good for her. Will be returning to the website on Monday 10th Sept.
Latest News 4th September Stop Press URGENT NEWS for THyroid sufferers In view of recent emails received I feel that I should mention about Hashitoxicosis. Does any of this apply to you? Do you feel manic one minute and slow the next? Hashitoxicosis This is a situation with thyroid disease where the sufferer experiences symptoms of both conditions, Graves Disease (overactive) and Hashimoto's disease (underactive) This can be one of the downfalls of Hashimoto's disease and in many cases why doctors miss the condition. If only they would just listen to your symptoms. One day you are presenting one set of symptoms, next it's entirely the opposite. This is what happened to me and why it has been such hell. How many others is this happening to? As this is something I have personally experienced, and is the reason that I was not treated in the early stages (so my GP tells me years later) I feel it necessary to give some important facts on this topic of hashitoxicosis. Blood testing will show positve for Thyroid stimulating Immunogloblin (TSI) which should be near zero in a normal individual and this is normally associated with Graves disease AND Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO Ab) AND Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TG Ab) normally associated with Hashimoto's disease. This combination shows Hashitoxicosis. Very nasty. The problem here is that when your doctor looks at the lab results, they will assume that everything is normal, despite the clear fact that it is not. They need to listen to your symptoms. An unstable TSH (in normal individuals this should be near zero or around 1.2) where there are vast fluctuations also indicates Hashitoxicosis. The combination of opposing antibodies can make you feel very unwell as when the TSI antibodies are high you can expect to be "fast" and jittery and nervy (doctors will think you are mad, put it that way) and when the TPO and TG antibodies are high, you can expect to be "slow" sluggish, tired, dizzy etc etc etc. Sadly, you can expect to feel very odd most of the time and your emotions will be very unstable due to the conflict. You will probably notice swelling in your neck, sometimes more than others which can be uncomfortable and painful too. Swallowing may be uncomfortable and your voice may be hoarse. You may have constant sore throats. I had a sore throat on one occasion so severe that I could speak or swallow my own saliva. I was five weeks pregnant. A week later, I miscarried. Coincidence? Mmmmm. It is VERY important for doctors to acknowledge the existance of Hashitoxicosis, and many don't, believe me. There are lots of things they don't acknowledge. If lab results show ok, they assume it is ok. My doctor doesn't believe CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) exists. I think they have a cheek. They need to understand how awful you feel, up one minute, down the next, jittery, fast heart, shakiness and tremors, feeling sick and fast everything including bowel (diarrhoea), then suddenly slow, tired, weak, cold, constipated and more. What is the solution? Have your Thyroid removed and take thyroxine. Save yourself years of misery. (mine was 15 years and not one doctor mentioned it) At least you know where you are then. In fact, insist on it, as to live with the condition will probably drive you slowly mad until your thyroid and it's antibodies decide that the gland no longer works and it dies off, unless you can cope with it of course....for 20 years sometimes. You see, they can't treat it can they? After all, what aspect do they treat, the Graves or the Hashimoto's? To give you thyroxine will only aggravate the Graves condition making you hyper and vice versa. Unstable thyroid, that's what it is to the point of madness. Doctors expect "perfect" blood lab results and in turn tell you that a TSH of 0.4 to 5.5 is fine. Biochemically, yes. However is it right for you? It depends on how you feel....doesn't it? I, and many others feel that 0.8 to 1.2 is better for you to feel "normal" and higher and you will feel slow and sluggish (Hypo) and lower and you will feel "fast" and hyper. Neither are particularly nice and fluctuating between very hot (hyper) and very cold (hypo) is scary too as are all the other symptoms that go with either hypo or hyper. Ensure your doctor gets the full "SP" as follows if you are experiencing the above. The rolls royce of tests being: TSH Free T3 Free T4 Thyroxine T4 Total T3 Thyroglobin Ab (antibodies test for Hashimoto's disease) and Thyroxine Peroxidase Ab (additional antibodies test for Hashimoto's disease) At the end of the day the thyroid will die anyway and you will be prescribed thyroid medication for life but in the meantime you have to live with the upheavals. If the gland is removed at least you can re build your life and get on with it which is what they are always telling you to do in any case "You just have to get on with it" Thing is why should we? Problem I see here is in trying to convince a doctor to remove it when all appears well....to them anyway. I was just fed with anti-depressants....great, eh? It takes 20 years for the gland to die. The long and short of it is, that all the doctor has to do is remove it and start your treatment early so you can have some sort of life. Not too much to ask, is it? The more I sit and think about it, the more angry I am becoming. Do us ladies who have suffered in this way deserve compensation I wonder....watch this space. Please email me using the contact form for private doctors in your area of the UK and republic of Ireland who are sympathetic and knowledgeable to thyroid illness and disorders and who can offer the services such as Armour Thyroid and natural medication. They often also check adrenal insufficiency and other problems.
Latest News 2nd September There is now a Frequently Asked Questions page in response to some of the questions I have been asked. So please check this out. Latest News 1st September Here is a product called Fat Loss for Idiots for weight loss which I am told continues to be extremely successful. If you have tried everything and still can't lose weight, why not give this a go? As I have found out myself, sometimes it takes a lot of goes before you find something that works and that goes for anything that we try to improve our health and wellbeing and sometimes the most unlikely things are the things that work. I certainly didn't expect Natural progesterone cream to work, but it does. So take a look. Click Here! Since it is a downloadable e-book, it means you can get started within minutes.
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Latest News 31st August There is scientific evidence to state that if you are a smoker, a former smoker or an asbestos worker then you should not take beta carotene supplements. Tests performed on smokers some of who were given a beta carotene supplement and some who were given a placebo showed a surprising rise in lung cancer in a percentage of the beta carotene group. Remember this applies to high doses of supplements and not diet There is absolutely no evidence that beta carotene from diet (eg fruit and vegetables) promotes lung cancer and obtaining beta carotene this way is to be recommended, so please do not worry about your diet. However, if you do not eat fruit and vegetables or still feel you need to take a supplement, then taking 15000IU of mixed carotenoids is recommended rather than 25000IU My thoughts, being an ex smoker are that it is preferrable to take a good all round multivitamin containing mixed carotenoids than taking anti oxidants like vitamin E and beta carotene individually. Superfoods containing these antioxidants are not part of this and are still recommended as they are a food.
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If you are a ~Thyroid patient in the UK or Ireland or are suffering from Hashimoto's or Graves disease and feel that your healthcare is not what it should be, then please sign the enclosed petition which is being sent to MP's. Thank You. Thyroid petition Latest News 30th August If you are looking at a more "high end of the market" luxury Organic range, then Organic Pharmacy should definately appeal to you. Their products are guaranteed non-toxic and are made without the use of artifical colours, preservatives, fragrance and contain no petrochemicals, harsh detergents, DEA, TEA or toxic ingredients. They should please those who like to use more luxurious products but also want the benefits of completely natural skincare. Find everything you need here at Beauty Expert, who stock Organic Pharmacy products, including their advanced skincare, treatments, suncare, bath and shower, anti aging, haircare and even their own range of supplements. Organic pharmacy really is the creme de la creme. Beauty Expert also stock Living Nature, another wonderful luxury natural skincare range so take a look at their products too
Looking for a completely natural chemical free alternative to Fragrance? Lavera now do a range of Natural Fragrances with nothing bad in them at all. Choose from: Also Check out Florame's Natural Fragrance Toiletries. They have a range of certified 100 per cent natural eau de toilettes. Available from Natural Collection and have delicious luxurious ingredients such as Citrus Fruits Garden, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and a range of other fabulous toiletries. They also do a Mens organic Eau de toilette They are made using organic essential oils and organic ingredients. They also have the prestigious Cosmebio label from EcoCert. They promote fairtrade too.
Latest News 29th August I have found this Natural Insect repellent patch by OmeZone which is chemical free, DEET free, dangerous pesticides free and is safe to use on infants as young as 12 months. Although it is 100 per cent natural, it has not been tested for use on pregnant women. It delivers 75mg of Thiamin (vitamin B1) and as the body does not require this much, it is filtered back out through the skin. The result is that insects do not like the smell of it. By the way, the smell is undetectable to humans and can only be detected by insects, who really don't like it, so won't come near you. It is ideal because you don't need to apply sprays, oils or creams. One patch provides 36 hours protection against biting insects. Each pack of 10 provides enough protection for one person for a two week holiday. It has been tested by the Mosquito Control Board, Queensland, Australia and has been found to be 96 per cent effective, so if you are still planning a holiday or want a safe alternative to high street chemist and pesticide sprays and creams, then check out OmeZone Natural Insect Repellent Patch We all know about the pain of piles or haemorrhoids and I for one have been a sufferer since I started having children and have also experienced the extreme pain of an anal fissure for which I point blank refused to have any kind of hospital interference, be that stupid or not and thank God, it healed itself. I also know of people who have had surgery and who have never been the same afterwards due to the inadequacy of the surgeon. I have discovered a haemorrhoid medication which states that it is natural and also prevents haemorrhoids and anal fissures. HemoClin is a non toxic gel which treats and prevents piles and fissures and provides lubrication to facilitate bowel movements and minimise discomfort. Also, check out this superb range of self check tests from Express Chemist where you can check whether you have a range of conditions by checking for blood glucose, bowel health, Cholesterol, urine infections, Menopause, stomach ulcers,chlamydia and also a drug testing kit at low cost. Stop Press Mike and I are building a new website which will be about all things organic. When it is under way, I will let you know and there will be a link to it from this site.
I am building many more new pages but some take time, as you will appreciate. Pages currently under construction are: Products (a summary of products discussed on this site and where to buy), Organic Healthy Eating choices to include a look at eating raw food only, Anti-aging skincare, Essential Oils, Your Stories and solutions, Organic cosmetics, Natural aphrodisiacs for those with libido problems (a common and distressing symptom of autoimmune and thyroid disease that can wreck relationships) and Stress and how to allieviate it with diet, exercise and other methods. The vitamin guide and other supplements guides are being updated and changed for the better.
I was annoyed to read in a well known womens magazine, September edition, about "How to make your life less toxic" They are taking it far too casually. They refer strongly to DIY products, especially paint as being a cause for concern regarding our health and inform us that the World Health Organisation refers to painting as a "carcinogenic profession" but do not provide details of where to locate eco friendly paint. They are playing the problem down too much and trying to minimise the actual "Big picture". They talk about household products saying that we are "not going to die tomorrow" but if we have been using the chemicals in the products for many years, then chances are we have already built up significant levels of chemicals in our bodies as scientific evidence proves that levels of these chemicals have been found in human tissue. They do state that we should avoid chlorinated substances and air fresheners due to evidence that the chemicals build up in the body and to look for more environmentally friendly products, but I feel that they are not emphasising the dangers enough. Basically do not use anything containing chemicals if possible and there is a natural alternative. They also (conveniently) "forget" to mention beauty, Fragrance and bath products including shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, suncare, self tanning, anti aging products and skincare products, cosmetics, feminine care, nail care, and many others. If they did, then their magazine would have nothing to promote or talk about and would go out of circulation. Take heed. Womens magazines and the beauty and perfume industry in general are not going to tell you about all the hundreds of chemicals that go into the products because the beauty industry "conglomerate" makes literally billions of pounds out of womens vanity. The thing is, the natural alternatives are better for you and because they do not contain chemicals, will improve your skin and continue to do so. The chemicals in the products are actually causing skin to age more over a period of time Have you not noticed that their effects are short lived and only seem to work for around 6 weeks? Then you go back out and buy something else because that product no longer works for you. Believe me, I have been there and I am an ex-Clarins, Clinique, Guerlain and Estee Lauder addict. At the end of the day, it is not just skincare that keeps your skin looking young, but a healthy diet and exercise, plenty of water, sensible chemical free suncare, supplements like Rosa Mosqueta, MSM, Vitamins and minerals and superfoods and plenty of fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Lifestyle choices too like smoking and drinking will obviously affect the condition of your skin and no amount of anti aging products can correct damage unless you put only good things into your body....period.
Another point to make regarding parabens and petro-chemicals is that baby oil contains the highest amount of mineral oil possible, and how they can even warrant selling it is beyond belief. Do NOT use it on your skin and certainly don't use it on your baby. There are very many natural baby products so check out Green people and some of the other natural suppliers on this site. Start your baby off without chemicals NOW. Will be also building a page about safe babycare products and solutions, but for now please click here to see a range of natural baby care products made by a mum of 2, Rossi who makes skincare products that are 100 per cent natural. She is the driving force behind her company, Handmade Naturals, and I am about to start using her products too. Read about her company Handmade Naturals, Here and see her own list of 10 synthetic cosmetic ingredients to avoid (although the lists we have both come across are actually too long to print on our sites) HERE
Latest News 28th August I have been trialing Bionsen Deo Total Body Active Minerals and think it is brilliant. It is 100 per cent natural and contains mineral crystals from volcanic ash only. At first glance, it may be quite off putting. It is a clear plastic container with what looks like a load of crystals inside and no liquid. You wonder what on earth it can do and how it can stop you smelling of sweat or keep you dry. Lets skin breathe as it's supposed to. Basically, you fill it with water yourself and shake it before use to activate. Economically it is fantastic as it can be refilled up to 5 times before you need to buy another one. I have only filled it once since purchasing and have been using it for around 6 weeks and still have plenty left.!! I can see it lasting around 2 months per fill so out of one bottle, if my maths are correct, you could get about 10 months. It really depends how much you need to use it. How cool is that? It can be safely used on the whole body and even on feet. I have only used it under my arms and spritzed it around the top half of me. I won't use feminine deoderant in the "down below" area as I am too scared of candida, but I am sure this product would not activate candida. I may try it for the purpose of the website. (more fool me) I know you will be put off by it's innocent and strange appearance, and claims. Don't be!! It's astringent powers last up to 36 hours so you don't even need to use it every day. It was voted product of the year in 2006. Downside? None as far as effectiveness. However the pump is prone to blocking because of the crystals but this can easily be sorted out by either pumping warm water through or soaking in hot or very warm water. This would never put me off. A stunning product, 100 per cent natural and alcohol, preservative and fragrance free . Buy it now and try it too. Cost? Around £3.99 It is available in all good chemists (and some bad ones too) and is the one time I go into Boots, superdrug or high street chemists as I buy all my toiletries online from health shops. It is also available from leading supermarkets like Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco and the wholesale outlet Makro, though no doubt some of the health shops sell it too. I don't know about you, but I have used some pretty powerful deoderants in the fight for dryness and no sooner have I put them on than the armpits start sweating, especially one of them (the right) funny enough!! When I wear synthetic fabrics like polyester, viscose or lycra mixes, the sweat is not only worse, but there is a strange almost chemical odour to the sweat and it's hard to define where it is coming from. All over, possibly. Since changing to natural fabrics only like cotton, this has disappeared. Combining this with the Bionsen Deo Total Body Active Minerals, well, I am not only completely odour free, but the sweating has reduced by around 60-70 per cent!! There are a lot of dangerous chemicals in antiperspirant deoderants, including aluminium which has also been linked to breast cancer. I do not recommend them at all. You are spraying them onto an area which is full of glands where the chemicals in them are then absorbed. Some of these chemicals have been found in breast tumour biopsies, so beware of using them as you can't get any more proof than that.
Take a look at this interesting article about Hashimoto's Disease.
Latest News 27th August Having just returned from Spain where we go every year, to either Javea or Ronda, Andalucia, I was delighted to find Spanish Organic Olive Oil from Andalucia and have ordered the 3 litre can today. We love olive oil with crusty bread or as a salad dressing, so we won't run out for a while now!! Saves trying to lug it home in a suitcase!!
Check out Natural Collection for kinder Cleaning products that are better for you and the environment. Having had personal experience of many of these, I found them not just a pleasure to use, but often better in many ways than their chemical equivalents. Maybe it was psycological but I certainly feel a lot better about using them. They smell fresher and no chemical smells which is a bonus. Their Home detox kit is a particularly good deal with lots of products to try.
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Research shows that the more organic raw food you eat the better. They are even saying to have a completely raw diet with nothing in it at all other than raw foods. This is a difficult process and many people will not be happy to give up their roast dinners. (I know I would find that near impossible) However, the cooking process causes chemical reactions within food which in turn build up toxins in the body. It is disturbing to keep reading about toxins and chemicals, but unfortunately when you are doing daily research on the subject, more and more "horrors" are discovered.It also depends on what extremes you want to go to with this. I can see the sense of what they are saying, but really we just can't always adapt our lives to that extent. It is hard enough giving up on our beauty products, reducing synthetic chemicals in food and swopping our household products for more "natural" ones. However, a lot is to be said for eating as much organic raw food as possible and incorporating power and superfoods into your diet such as maca, goji berries etc and eating loads of salads and fresh organic fruit. Making sure you have loads of smoothies incorporating raw fruit and vegetables into them. Where to draw the line? If our world was perfect and chemical free, we would not have the need to find out about all these things to be well. Certainly, avoid the use of microwaves, a modern convenience that is considered dangerous due to the chemical processes it inflicts on foods. I myself have a microwave, but rarely use it. Going 100 per cent raw would indeed be very hard but I know a lot of people have become extremely well, eliminated illnesses, and look 10 years younger because of it. I suppose it's an individual choice, many do it ad are completely recovered. Having become accustomed to cooked food, luxuries such as sweets, chocolate and icecream as well as biscuits, cakes and pasta and bread, how do we even begin to know how to go about it all? I have cut out much of the rubbish from my diet as specified on my other pages, but it seems that this may not be enough. How far do we really need to go to avoid illnesses such as cancer, diabetes arthritis and heart disease? Sometimes research makes you feel fed up!! You wonder what lengths we all need to go to, especially when you read that yoga, meditation and other time consuming things should be put in place as well. If we all had the time, when would we go to work or do anything else? Yes I agree that in a chemical world changes need to be made and due to modern farming methods, and food changes in our society, supplements need to be used as a way of obtaining a decent supply of vitamins and minerals. How far do we go? It is my opinion that changes definately need to be made. How far is a matter of choice. I will continue my research and show you the options because that is the purpose of this site. The rest is your own choice. Basically, the more I delve the more I find out. Please email me with your thoughts and let me know your opinions. The mind boggles. For more information Click here to visit living-foods.com
I am currently in the process of building a "Products" page which will summarise any products mentioned on this site and where to buy for your easy reference. Some of the products are only available in the U.S and I have emailed the supplier to find out about "Fatigued to Fantastic Revitalization System" to see whether there is any other way. This page will take time to build so although it may be up and running, it may not be completed. It will be constantly updated as new products are found and will also contain chemical free beauty, bath and body products, superfoods, supplements, and anything else that will help in the quest for wellness. It is your choice whether you purchase them here. Latest News 25th August A Vogel Detox Box may help you on the road to eliminating toxins and therefore on the road to eliminating chemicals and other nasties from you system. It can then benefit from using organic products such as skincare and foods together with supplements and boost your immune system. Please take a look at the Detox page for more information
Latest News 24th August I have found this wonderful company who stock Natural skincare products like Spietzia, Logona, Faith in Nature, Barefoot Botanicals and many others as well as clothing, home products all with a green ethos. Their products are wonderful. Take a look. Natural Collection Also, Your Health Food Store stock loads of great products so check out their site. If you have been searching for Moducare for immune system support Natural Way Health stock this product. Click here to visit the Natural Way Health website. under "other Natural Products" on the left toolbar. Plant Sterols are said to be the most promising therapies for autoimmune disease.
Nutri Hair is designed for women who have noticed lots of hair in the brush or increased shedding and provides nutrients to promote hair growth. A three month course is recommended but best results are after 6 months. Best of all though, if you do not notice a difference in three months they will refund your money in full Colladeen Acidophilus
Latest News 23rd August Is Iodine supplementation necessary for Thyroid disease sufferers? What supplements are necessary for Thyroid disease? Iodine is necessary for all of us and is the key mineral in Thyroid hormone production, but can be a mixed blessing for thyroid disease sufferers. According to Dr Richard Shames in his book "Thyroid Power - 10 steps to total health" you absolutely need it but not too much of it. Bear in mind of course that too little causes a thyroid problem, but so does too much. He states that if you are a person who consumes little or no salt, does not eat seafood, sea vegetables or fast food and live more than 100 miles from the coast, then you may have an iodine deficiency and should consider supplementation. Anyone not in this catergory should steer clear of iodine. Some thyroid specialists are suggesting that you should err on the side of caution and take just enough to ensure that you are not too low, but won't hurt either if you are sufficient. The recommended amount in this case is 100mcg (micrograms) per day. Should you start to feel sick taking iodine then it should be stopped. Dr Shames also says that Selenium and zinc are two important minerals for thyroid production. Selenium is crucial to the production of T4 (Thyroxine) and also to the conversion of T4 to T3 (Thyronine) while zinc is needed before and after these processes. Zinc is also necessary for TRH hypothalmus hormone to stimulate the pituitary gland. This then sends a message to the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone. 200 mcg(micrograms) of selenium per day is needed and 10-25mg(milligrams) of zinc. It should also be noted that 1mg of copper is needed when taking this amount of zinc in order to balance so a good product should contain 1-2mg copper. The two other important vitamins needed for thyroid hormone production and the conversion processes are vitamin D and vitamin E. The recommended amounts for each are 800IU of vitamin D and 400-800IU vitamin E. If you are particularly unwell with thyroid disease or have had it for some time, then anti-oxidants are important too and 5-10,000 IU of Vitamin A, and a couple of grams of vitamin C. Dr Shames states that to get your thyroid where you want it to go then a very strong anti-oxidant formulation is needed and lipoic acid is another anti oxidant recommended by him. He also states that EFA's are needed in a 2-1 mix of omega 3 and omega 6. Long term sufferers should also take full symphony free form amino acid combination as amino acid metabolism is crucial for thyroid function. How can I meet these recommendations? Mary Shomon has already worked out Dr Shames recommendations and recommends as follows and I also take the products she recommends as a matter of course. Doctor Jacob Teitelbaum has his own special combination of essential vitamins minerals enzyme and amino acids all combined in a powder which can replace all those pills. One scoop per day is added to water and its pleasant flavour makes a nice drink and is available in different flavours. His formula is designed specifically for Thyroid, Autoimmune, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia sufferers, but can also be taken by anyone. His system is called "Fatigued to Fantastic Revitalization System" by Enzymatic Therapy and also contains a separate pack of B complex capsules It is designed not only to provide the correct nutrients but to increase energy levels and that is so important for us autoimmune disease sufferers who continue to feel drained. The only other things you need to go with this are an additional Vitamin C boost like "Alacer Emergen C" which is also a dissolvable powder and could be mixed into the above drink, "Source Naturals" Omega 3 and 6 combination and "Natures Way" vitamin A and D combination. For those with sleep problems, Doctor Teitelbaum also has a Fatigued to Fantastic Sleep revitalization system which is capsules taken about an hour before retiring. The only other thing that should be taken with this additionally is Acidophilus. Candida is more of a problem with Autoimmune and Thyroid sufferers. You can get "Acidophilus Pearls" by Enzymatic Therapy or Natures Best
Some of these products including Enzymatic Therapy Fatigued to Fantastic are not available in the UK. I buy them from WebVitamins.com
Latest News 22nd August Just discovered wonderful organic paint and varnishes Fantastic range of colours and solutions to the "chemical" issue. They even provide paint to protect you from radiation coming from phone masts etc. Prices seem quite reasonable. Take a look here and make up your own mind.
Latest News 5th August I have been contacted about Maca regarding taking it with hypothyroidism and/or Hashimoto's Disease and Thyroxine medication and would like to allieviate fears by providing the following link. Mary Shomon, Thyroid patient advocate and writer of many thyroid books interviewed Dr Viana Muller about Maca It should be noted that you may need to get your blood tested if you notice any improvement in symptoms. The general idea of taking Maca is that you will be able to reduce your thyroid medication and feel well. Please take note of the other suggested supplements by Dr Muller.
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What is more frightening is that due to the huge amount of money these industries are making, this won't be made public knowledge for at least another 20 years! It is already known now and the more I probe, the more I am finding out how inhalation of things like air fresheners, cleaners, and absorbtion into our skin of even washing powder from wearing it close to our skin on our clothes is basically killing us or at the very least making us ill and setting us up for future disease. Our immune systems can no longer cope. We really need to address this NOW, before it is too late. I really mean it. I am looking into chemicals and additives in our food at the moment and this page will be up soon. Then household cleaners etc. It is unrealistic to expect a life 100 percent chemical free, but we really need to act to substantially reduce chemicals in our life and eat organic food, use natural skincare, use Green or ecological household products and protect ourselves now by either increasing anti oxidants in our diets to "mop up" free radicals and toxins and/or making radical changes. READ the labels on foods, making sure monsodium glutamate, colourings and the articfical sweetener, aspartame are not part of your diet. What will you achieve by this? Good health, thats what. More soon.
For now, please check out this directory of chemicals that are destroying us
Don't forget, magnesium supplements can help sleep problems. Check the insomnia page which can be accessed from the "other health problems" page. Pedialyte Oral Electrolyte Maintenance Solution: Recommended for water retention and bloating for hypothyroid patients (or anyone else). Drink on two consecutive days weekly. (16oz mixed with 48oz water)
Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and is beneficial to health, helping to lower cholesterol. Cook with it, use it on salads, pour over sliced tomatoes with basil, dip your bread in it. (Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil like this Spanish Organic Olive Oil) Olive oil may also help protect us from stomach ulcers, according to latest scientific research in Seville. The oil's phenolic compounds could kill anti-biotic resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori bacteria (H.pylori) known to cause stomach ulcers. Check out this Spanish Organic Olive Oil New guidelines for Thyroid function TSH range is 0.3 – 3.0 (used to be 0.5 – 5.0) Make your doctor aware. Taken from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists press release Jan 2003 "Until November 2002, doctors had relied on a normal TSH level ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 to diagnose and treat patients with a thyroid disorder who tested outside the boundaries of that range5 . Now AACE encourages doctors to consider treatment for patients who test outside the boundaries of a narrower margin based on a target TSH level of 0.3 to 3.04. AACE believes the new range will result in proper diagnosis for millions of Americans who suffer from a mild thyroid disorder, but have gone untreated until now." The National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry laboratory (support for the diagnosis and monitoring of thyroid disease) "It is likely that the current upper limit of the population reference range is skewed by the inclusion of persons with occult thyroid dysfunction." "In the future, it is likely that the upper limit of the serum TSH euthyroid reference range will be reduced to 2.5 mIU/L because >95% of rigorously screened normal euthyroid volunteers have serum TSH values between 0.4 and 2.5 mIU/L." "A serum TSH result between 0.5 and 2.0 mIU/L is generally considered the therapeutic target for a standard L-T4 replacement dose for primary hypothyroidism." "Thyroxine requirements increase during pregnancy. Thyroid status should be checked with TSH + FT4 during each trimester of pregnancy. The L-T4 dose should be increased (usually by 50 micrograms/day) to maintain a serum TSH between 0.5 and 2.0 mIU/L and a serum FT4 in the upper third of the normal reference interval."
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We are picking up our new cat tonight!!! What mugs we are, as we now will have 5!!! Another rescue cat from the Cats Protection League. She is between 12 and 18 months old so still a kitten really and her sad tale led softie moi to wanting to rescue her.
