Expert: Imran R. - 5/19/2009

Question
Hello - I'll try to make this as brief as possible.  I have been hypothyroid for about 10 years now.  Started on Synthroid up to .1mg.  Felt terrible - gained weight, depression, fatigue.  Changed to desiccated thyroid (with great reluctance from my Endo).  He couldn't regulate my t4/t3 so he put me back on Synthroid (.1mg).  I feel worse than ever.  I have gained back almost all of the 2o lbs that I lost while on desiccated thyroid, and I have never slept so much in all my life.  My husband says that all I do is "eat and sleep".  I feel exhausted all of the time.  I cannot get through the day without sleeping - even after sleeping all night.  I am on Fluoxitine (20mg)daily, Wellbutin 300mg daily, BBP Cyclen, and 300mg iron (my iron level was slightly low but because I felt so tired my dr. gave me an rx.)  I just don't feel human anymore.  I have no enthusiasm for anything.  I would rather stay home than go out - especially in the evening.  I just have a "can't be bothered" attitude.  I feel like I have chronic fatigue syndrome.  My weight gain and lack of being able to lose it is really getting me down.  Please help me!

Answer
Dear Barb,

Sorry for all the difficulties you are going through. I know this is not easy to deal with. Generally people do not understand, unless they can really put themselves in your place.

Hypothyroidism can be countered by the use of applying iodine. None of the prescriptions you are on are going to help you to regain your health. This is clear.
They will only produce toxicity and long term side effects. It would be a good idea to start reversing the dosages of each, slowly, according to the instructions, and getting off them once and for all.
Since they are not working, there is no reason to continue taking them.

You can purchase iodine online. Either Povidone iodine solution or Lugol's iodine. You need to apply a small amount of the iodine to your stomach, (just above the navel), every night just before bed. A small patch about 2 inches by 2 inches or so and rub it into your skin. You will find that it will be distributed to your thyroid and its inherent functions will return over some time. When applying this to the stomach, change or move the area every day or every other day slightly so the skin in that area does not get too dry.

Tiredness, fatigue, weight gain, lack of enthusiasm are a result of the combined toxic effect of all the prescriptions. Our bodies are not machines, they are living organisms, and therefore synthetic or artificial substances will only cause more imbalances.

To counter this, what we need is to provide your body with a liquid nutritional supplement that is in Essence form. This will replenish cells with the building blocks they need in order to bring back balance, health and energy.

This product is the only one i know of that is a full spectrum liquid-nutritional in actual essence form:
Website:  www.exfuze.com/index

If you want more information on this product, email:  
second-sunATshaw.ca
replace AT with @   
In the subject line copy and paste: "ESSENCE INFO NEEDED".  

This essence will rebuild, strengthen and modulate your immune system. It will also however get rid of the toxic build up in your body over time and help the thyroid. The tiredness and lacking of energy will disappear.

You should make sure to take 2 ounces of the essence per day . (just over 4 tablespoons--dividing the doses) This may seem like a small amount in comparison to reconstituted products, but it will do what is needed quite well at that dose.

Please avoid processed and refined carbohydrates and cut down on sugar intake. Avoid all artificial sweeteners, avoid soy, avoid cooking in teflon coated pots and pans. Avoid all hydrogenated oils, margarine, canola oil, rapeseed oil, soybean oil. Avoid eating fish like tuna. (avoid all large fish)

Avoid the use of strong scented cosmetics, shampoos and soaps; they contain Phthalates. Use natural and soft scented or unscented products.

Discontinue the use of all anti-perspirants and deodorants. They contain dangerous chemicals, preservatives, carcinogens, petrochemicals and xenoestrogens. Using these under the armpits will cause absorption through the lymphatic system. These chemicals are linked to breast cancer, neurological problems, alzheimers, autism, liver, kidney, lung and reproductive damage... etc.

I would advise you make your own deodorant: use 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a full size spray bottle mixed with purified water. (not tap water) Mix it by shaking. If you can get glass spray bottles, this would be ideal. The baking soda should be aluminium/aluminum free. This formula will work better than most deodorants on the market. Finally, avoid vaccines of all kinds.

Please respond if you have any other questions.

Thank you.