Hypothyroid - PCOS - Insulin Resistance - Hormones ...Ah there is a link!

I just found this... after meeting with the Naturopath she mentioned I might be Iodine sensitive. I suggested that maybe the problem with my thyroid isnt coming from the thyroid. Maybe it is coming from the Pancreas (which came up during practice at one of my BodyTalk courses). She said it was possible and gave me another supplement to try. Ill post the details to that tomorrow. I came home and tried to find something which would go into more detail. I am definitely not the only one who has these ailments together. There are many of us.

Relationship between insulin secretion, and thyroid and ovary function.

Women with PCOS typically do not have an isolated problem of dysfunctional ovaries. Dysfunction of the insulin system and thyroid are also commonly involved.

An interesting study just released from the Universita degli Studi di Roma in Italy demonstrates this important point.

The study investigated the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism and insulin-resistance and how, by submitting patients to a specific therapy for any one of the three pathologies, the researchers were able to also obtain an improvement in the other associated pathologies.

Forty-five patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism and insulin-resistance were divided into 3 groups. The 15 Group A patients followed a diet therapy. The 15 patients of Group B received hormonal therapy. The 15 Group C patients received replacement therapy with levothyroxine (thyroid hormone).

Over time, and regardless of the specific therapy, all groups experienced an improvement in thyroid hormone levels. Their ovarian symptoms improved, and their LH (luteinizing hormone) and testosterone levels went down, and progesterone increased. The glucose-insulin levels also improved.

This study suggests that there are several alternative ways to improve your PCOS symptoms and increase fertility. But why rely on just one therapy, such as birth control pills? Why not use diet as a powerful therapy  Or take thyroid-supporting supplements or medications if your thyroid is underactive? Or consider insulin-senitizing therapies if you have insulin resistance? If a single therapy can be effective, a combination therapy can be even more effective.

Birth Control Detox Continued...

My sinuses aren’t as bad as they used to be! I’m fairly certain it’s the D-Calcium supplements mentioned before. I woke up this morning and could actually breath through my nose! So exciting! I guess this mixed with the Salba is working out well.

Once again, the Naturopath prescribed the D-Calcium Glucarate (brand and details in past post) to rip out excess estrogen. She suggested I pick up some Salba seeds as well to help pull the extra estrogen from the digestive track.

I am also on a Thyroid supplement consisting of Iodine and Selenium.

I haven’t mentioned Salba much, but it is completely worth mentioning. These are Chia Seeds (yes the ones you made Chia Pets out of). They are tasteless and almost completely fiber. I looked for more information on them and here are the key benefits:

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15 x more magnesium than broccoli

·         7 x more vitamin C than oranges

·         6 x more calcium than milk

·         3 x more antioxidants than blueberries

·         3 x more iron than spinach

In addition, Chia seeds contain the highest levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids of any plant, and is rich in fiber while being gluten-free.

I am only taking a tablespoon or two of Chia seeds. If you’re wondering why they are called Salba it is just because there are 2 colors. The white brand Salba is said to have more nutrients than the black Chia seeds.

As for the rest of how I am doing; I started having a LOT of anxiety. I called my naturopath and she told me it could be related to the Iodine. She told me to scale it down so I will keep an eye on how I feel tomorrow.

I guess sometimes it’s easy to think that all these ailments are separate from each other, but in the grand scheme of things, all organs, endocrines and body energies react and affect one another. I am almost certain once the hormones are balanced I will correct the insulin resistance, PCOS & Hypo Thyroid. Estrogen Dominance I believe is where it is all coming from.

Now to start my diet blog :)

Birth Control Detox - UltraMind Solution

I'm up early this morning. I think the Calcium D-Glucarate is helping. My nose isn't feeling as stuffy as it usually does when I wake up. I have a lot of energy today and am feeling pretty optimistic. 


I should mention that last night I started reading the Ultra Mind book that my doctor recommended, you can find it here The UltraMind Solution: The Simple Way to Defeat Depression, Overcome Anxiety, and Sharpen Your Mind. Its a good book so far, focusing on balancing the way your brain works & fixing it. The ObGyn told me she has read this and it was a good book to read for my hormonal problems and the PCOS. She specifically mentioned another book for PCOS that I will post a link to when I find where I wrote it down :)