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Feb 21, 2006, 06:14 AM
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Are there any suggestions on a natural, non-prescription or OTC supplement for boosting or accelarating the metabolism? I suffer from a mildly underactive thyroid but cannot afford the prescription medication.
Many thanks
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Feb 21, 2006, 07:06 AM
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Some spices are... google or yahoo or jeeves this, I'm sure you'll get more... but red pepper hot type spices are great for this! In fact, I notice that each week that I eat pizza (I load it down with oregano and hot pepper flakes) I lose weight. If I don't use the hot spice, I don't.
Sometime else to think about (if you haven't already) is the ingredients in the foods you eat now that tend to bog down metabolism... or knock it off kilter (like sugar highs.) What I've found -totally unscientific poll- many doctors don't medicate ENOUGH for low thyroid function...they only give enough to bring it up barely to minimums... the elderly ppl I meet at the restaurant "all" are on thyroid med, but they still bring sweaters because they're so cold... seems to me that could be prevented. If you don't get better answers than mine, once I feel better I'll check on the net for you...
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Feb 21, 2006, 08:50 AM
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Thanks Sky. You are not feeling well? Hope you do really soon.
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Feb 21, 2006, 09:04 AM
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Oh I am sorry Sky - my mind is everwhere - I have been reading your thread on General. I hope you are up to speed in no time at all.
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Feb 21, 2006, 12:57 PM
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This is a really good place to find out about alternative therapies. It's really informative.
whole health md
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Feb 21, 2006, 01:16 PM
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Thanks - will go have a look.
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Feb 21, 2006, 01:35 PM
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sabrina, i get my thyroid meds free at the mental health clinic here. have you checked into that? xoxox pat
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Feb 21, 2006, 02:05 PM
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I wish I could. I am in South Africa and nothing comes for free here. Truly nothing.
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