hyperthyroid

February 9, 2001

Hi!

A friend from work has been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid. I was wondering

if anyone had some holistic and non-invasive ways for dealing with that.

She does not want to " nuke " her thyroid with the radioactive iodine, nor is

she thrilled about having it removed. These choices have not yet been

thrown at her, but she fears they will. She is looking for resources so she

can do more research on all her options. Any info, books or links would be much

appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Julie

February 9, 2001

Hi Julie

Hypertension and Hyperthyroidism, according to Paul Pitchford in his book

" Healing with Whole Foods " are often thought to be caused in part by

insufficient yin. The cooling value of the yin also protects the heart from

inflammation. Very often lack of yin occurs because of an excessive liver that

consumes too much of the bodies yin. Another cause may be deficient kidneys, as

the kidneys are the root source of both yin and yang. To enrich the yin it is

important to first reduce any possible liver excess. Next, warming substances

which deplete the yin should be avoided: coffee, alcohol, tobacco and others.

The remedies which tonify kidneys yin work well for improving heart yin;

especially valuable are fresh wheat germ, wheat berries and mung beans. In

addition to the herbs for kidney yin deficiency, one may add lily bulb and/or

raw rehmannia root.

Hope this helps a little

best wishes

doug

Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will leave

footprints in your heart.

www.fabulosity.org

February 9, 2001

hi doug

I am interested in other techniques of making Yin mor dominant,

my husband suffers from diabetes type 1 which is also deficiency of the Yin:

(dryness thurst urination anger-bursts etc)

I read that Pears are a good yin source

but i think that beyond food - there must be other techniques to tonify the

Yin element : early sleep etc.

I am not tcm qualified . but would like to learn from you more about

the deficiency of the Yin and how to trteat this effectifely.

thank you in advance for the attention

Anat

Jerusalem

Israel

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doug <doug

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Re: hyperthyroid

> Hi Julie

> Hypertension and Hyperthyroidism, according to Paul Pitchford in his book

" Healing with Whole Foods " are often thought to be caused in part by

insufficient yin. The cooling value of the yin also protects the heart from

inflammation. Very often lack of yin occurs because of an excessive liver

that consumes too much of the bodies yin. Another cause may be deficient

kidneys, as the kidneys are the root source of both yin and yang. To enrich

the yin it is important to first reduce any possible liver excess. Next,

warming substances which deplete the yin should be avoided: coffee, alcohol,

tobacco and others. The remedies which tonify kidneys yin work well for

improving heart yin; especially valuable are fresh wheat germ, wheat berries

and mung beans. In addition to the herbs for kidney yin deficiency, one may

add lily bulb and/or raw rehmannia root.

>

> Hope this helps a little

> best wishes

> doug

>

> Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will

leave footprints in your heart.

> www.fabulosity.org

>

February 9, 2001

At 01:27 10/2/1, Julie wrote:>Hi!

>

>A friend from work has been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid. ......... She

>is looking for resources so she

>can do more research on all her options. Any info, books or links would

>be much appreciated.

Hi Julie

The best resource on the web I know of for holistic information, advice

with diet and weight loss and informed discussion , research papers etc. re

conventional thyroid replacement, surgery etc

There is a lot there about what the person with a dysfunctional thyroid

can do to help themselves.

http://thyroid.about.com/health/thyroid/

Good luck

Liz

February 9, 2001

To add to what Doug describes as Yin herbs. Cayenne.

This, 'hot stuff' is very Yin.

see:

http://www.algy.com/herb/HERBBOARD/messages/6083.html

rusty

doug <doug

Friday, February 09, 2001 5:45 AM

Re: hyperthyroid

>Hi Julie

>Hypertension and Hyperthyroidism, according to Paul Pitchford in his

book " Healing with Whole Foods " are often thought to be caused in part

by insufficient yin. The cooling value of the yin also protects the

heart from inflammation. Very often lack of yin occurs because of an

excessive liver that consumes too much of the bodies yin. Another

cause may be deficient kidneys, as the kidneys are the root source of

both yin and yang. To enrich the yin it is important to first reduce

any possible liver excess. Next, warming substances which deplete the

yin should be avoided: coffee, alcohol, tobacco and others. The

remedies which tonify kidneys yin work well for improving heart yin;

especially valuable are fresh wheat germ, wheat berries and mung

beans. In addition to the herbs for kidney yin deficiency, one may add

lily bulb and/or raw rehmannia root.

>

>Hope this helps a little

>best wishes

>doug

February 10, 2001

hi there

you could try body alignment...

see www.bodyalign.com to find a practioner your way... and info.

blessings

Arleen

February 10, 2001

Actually these things below cut and pasted are more than warming they are

heating and should be avoided in an imbalanced situation. If one is not out

of balance then they can be handled. Oh that moderation thing again. When

in balance a little is okay - when out then watch out.

" Next, warming substances which deplete the yin should be avoided: coffee,

alcohol, tobacco and others "

I lecture extensively on TCM, acu-point therapy and Oriental Dietary

practices - even bringing these things throughout the Pan American region -

big region. I am also a real everyday person - maybe that is why I can

bring this stuff out of a " cult " thing into everyday life. I LOVE a good

filet and a Great Cabernet. I avoid dairy and when I do take it in I know I

will pay the price so can't complain. I joke in my seminars that when my

sister-in -law (Japanese American) makes lasagna I am there in 20 minutes

with a bottle of red wine in hand but I also know how I will suffer the next

day. Luckily in the suffering I also know how to make it less with

acu-points and certain teas.

I love Paul's book and keep a copy in my office. I consider it a great

reference. I work with the body and the mind and spirit and the energetics

of all of it. As for any imbalance I suggest that you look to two things -

a GOOD acupuncturist. Don't go by who someone else says they like - liking

someone's personality is not important - what is important is the results.

There are differences in styles as well. There are Chinese, Korean and

Japanese. I am sold on Japanese - I have seen how effective it can be. And

don't go by the acupuncturist's name - it say nothing except for how to

address their mail. I practice acupuncture without needles. This term has

been used for acupressure (which massage therapists say they do) or shiatsu.

I am certified in shiatsu but went FAR beyond by studying acupuncture. I do

not do massage. It is difficult to label what I do. The best I can say is

that I do acupuncture without insertion of anything and I teach how people

thay can care for themselves without being a slave to practitioners. Okay -

I am also a hypnotherapist and that is a philosophy - fast, quick changes

without throwing weekly session payments to us - thus we do it for the love

and not for the boat or vacation house payments.

This isn't an advertisement - it is me telling you that thyroid imbalances

can be treated very well with GOOD acupuncture treatments. And always ask

the practitioner what you can do outside of the office. Do not just take

treatment (which from your mail that is not your intent - you want to know

how you can affect change) ask for more info.

In addition - you can go to a GOOD Chinese herbalist. If you're in the New

England area I can refer you. Outside of the area - sorry.

Although i have no experience in yoga I understand that some forms of you

can help.

I know this email is way incomplete - the endocrine system is immense. Look

to the adrenals as well. Is there a blueness or darkness in the space by

the eyes by the nose? Sure sign of adrenal exhaustion. One thing begets

the next. Avoid the foods above.

Whoah - finers flew through that one.

Patricia Gilmore, C.M.Ht.

Pan American Whole Health Alliance

http://www.PAWHA.org

http://www.BeBest.com

Be the Best That You Can Be

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doug <doug

Friday, February 09, 2001 8:49 AM