[J.R.K]

There is a lot of data on Vitamin D. The most recent comorbidity that I have come across is how Vitamin D relates to hypertension. Interestingly I came across this after someone close to me was started on Statins with their other prescription stack. I was aware that CoQ10 was depleted from this drug and that Vitamin D was also depleted from lowering cholesterol. But a side effect of reduced vitamin D levels is atherosclerosis. I was unaware of this steroids role in calcium metabolism and escorting it to the correct areas. If one is “diagnosed” with hypertension, it would be good to look at the Vitamin D levels as well as K2 these seem to work synergistically together. I think that I would adjust my levels of these two first then look at calcium intake before any pharmaceutical options.

 

[J.R.K]

Lilac wrote:

I love chocolate–chocolate cake and cookies and ice cream more than chocolate bars. But I have occasional instant reactions to pure chocolate. My tongue or the side of my cheek will develop a bleb in seconds. And twice, years ago, the same type or organic dark chocolate from Trader Joe’s gave me a kind of food poisoning–though I didn’t put two and two together right away. That was one of the occasions when a dose of Progest-E detoxed me within one minute. Quite an amazing little thing to happen. And it has happened a couple of other times, too. Once was for tuna poisoning. I haven’t eaten tuna since. But I still go for chocolate. I mean, hey, I’ll take the risk. I always remember Ray’s citing the oldest person on record, the French woman who ate a kilo of chocolate a week. My mother, who was a chocoholic, could eat almost a whole box of Russell Stover nuts and chewy and feel great. She would brag that she could clean the whole house afterward, it gave her such energy. 🙂

I wonder if your reaction to the chocolate from Trader Joe’s and the tuna might be related to heavy metals possibly? <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Lilac”>@Lilac</span>

There has been some discussion on cocao containing high levels of heavy metal contamination from the past couple of years. I wonder if anyone might have some data to verify or refute this claim?

 

[J.R.K]

About how many milligrams of magnesium do you get in the dose that you rub onto your feet <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Car”>@Cari</span>?

I like the idea of magnesium salt. How is this salt different from Epsom salts <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Cari”>@Cari</span>?

[J.R.K]

I can relate <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Lol”>@Lollipop</span>, before moving into a more Peat inspired lifestyle nuts and seeds  were an absolute staple for me, learning about PUFA and its health impacts certainly helped me to eliminate them from my diet.

While I would not advocate any other nut than coconut and macadamia nuts, I think if you needed selenium perhaps Brazil nuts might be okay only because of the high levels of selenium and you only need one to give your daily requirement for this nutrient.

[J.R.K]

I am very happy for all the Americans on the forum. You now have someone that cares about the health of the countries citizens. While I am unsure where Mr Kennedy draws the line on sugar being the main toxic compound driving the health decline of the population, it certainly is a large step in the right direction.
He will I think have his hands full trying to keep the bureaucracy moving in the proper direction. He may have an issue with the President as well as his actions seem to be pro mRNA gene therapy vaccines.

[J.R.K]

<span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Loll”>@Lollipop</span>, I would try all of the fruit options but be leery of  the chia and flax seeds not only due to the seed oil content but also both the Omega 3 and six levels.

[J.R.K]

Mike Fave and Jay Feldman explain the interrelationship between adrenaline and how sugar opposes it as well the bodies back up system when it detects that blood sugar levels decline from glucagon to cortisol. Also discussing the signs of low blood sugar, one of the most recognizable is being “hangry” and why a person should be aware of these signals coming on. One important note is that sugar should be consumed in the form of carbohydrates presumably because of the nutrients they provide to aid in proper usage of the sugar at the cellular level.

[J.R.K]

One aspect of thyroid health is that of its relationship with iodine. Many people believe that the thyroid needs iodine in order to survive and thrive, and this is not untrue, however just like the body requires water to survive, it does not need to be plunked into the middle of the ocean, this amount of water can be excessive, the same goes for iodine and thyroid. Supplements may be necessary in the short term to get out of a rut, but one needs to look at the iodine contents of food being consumed as well. One may show signs of thyroid deficiency as a result of your own bodies individual tolerance for iodine. Dr Mercola did a decent interview with Dr Allan Christianson and for the Peat perspective Ashley Armstrong on this topic.

 

[J.R.K]

Well said Zack.

But isn’t over prescription of pharmaceuticals one of the top five leading causes of death in the United States?

I agree with vetting everything a doctor wants you to put into your body or procedures they want you to undergo. But I think that there is a stumbling block where people believe that the medical industry is concerned primarily about the patient’s health, forgetting that it is an industry and the primary concern is sales of products and procedures. So when fear mongering enters that equation, the pathway to willful compliance becomes smoother.

[J.R.K]

Adding on to what has already been mentioned above, which are all good points. One other test for hypothyroidism is the the Achilles reflex test, which I am unsure most modern doctors today even know of or consider valuable. But in essence if you place your foot over your other leg and allow it to relax the Achilles tendon is then tapped using a medical reflex hammer or other instrument such as a screwdriver handle or the handle of a butter knife, you should see a reflex reaction. If the foot reacts and then snaps back quickly to the original position it indicates adequate thyroid, but if the retraction is a slow return it indicates hypothyroidism.  This video gives a very good description and demonstration.

Temperature can be a good indicator but it is important to remember that high cortisol also raises temperatures as well so I would not rely on this indicator solely. How you feel and things such as mental clarity are also good indicators as well.

@Cari if your friend is female they might do better on just straight T3 as opposed to a blend initially. They would need to dose more frequently simply because the T3 metabolizes at a faster rate since it does not require the liver to convert T4 into T3. Physiologically females have smaller livers so depending on the condition of your friend their liver may not be able to convert the T4 properly or in high enough levels.

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