Comment by Mikey Serrano on August 16, 2012 at 3:11pm

Hi Pat,

I just watched this video and also saw this LONG symptom list on http://www.healthfulelements.com/blog/2011/06/26/long-and-pathetic-...

And I found I have so many of these symptoms but haven't put two and two together until now.

I've noticed that my hair is falling out recently, I thought it was just old age. I'm always tired, exhausted, mental fog, irritable, moody, low blood sugar and a host of other symptoms. My mother does also suffer with a thyroid condition, possibly hypo, but has managed to stay away from medication for the last 4 years and tries to just eat right. She struggles to loses weight.

Until I get to see my doctor again and ask for the specific tests My question to you is this:
What foods do you recommend eating more of to help reverse or alleviate symptoms?
What should be avoided, other than gluten and iodine?

What other advice do you have?

Btw, I'm vegetarian and limit my dairy. No seafoods. But love junk foods (sweets, baked goods, etc) I don't drink soda and don't really like chips. But baked goods, chocolate and ice cream are the ones I'm trying to eliminate now.

Thanks

Comment by Jennifer Redwine on August 29, 2012 at 5:54pm

I would change my diet as recommended. I would wonder about  the no iodine thing though. We all need a small amount. I know he's saying that iodine makes Hashi's worse but I don't know how you could live with none of it. I am not a doctor though.

Eat more fat, especially coconut oil, avocado, etc. Definitely cut out the sugar. Soy is a problem too because it is a goitrogen. Best of luck and I hope someone with more info replies to this soon!

Comment by Pat Robinson on August 29, 2012 at 6:10pm

It is important to consume adequate selenium alongside any iodine dosing. 80% of women with thyroid issues have Hashimotos. So, I agree with EXTREME caution about supplementing iodine. Food sources of iodine have co-nutrients which support the body to balance.

http://thyroidbook.com/blog/iodine-and-hashimotos/

Pat

Comment by anneh on February 18, 2013 at 8:11pm

Pat thanks for great info. I undertand about not taking in iodine supplements with hashis but would eating a sheet of toasted nori a few times a week be ok? Nori has the lowest iodine level of all seaweeds btw. Thanks again ann

Comment by Pat Robinson on February 18, 2013 at 8:51pm

Yes, sea vegetables are fabulous!

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