Oh, oh...so happy to meet people that have hypothyroid like I do. I have been pretty healthy most of my life until I was diagnosed with hypothyroid 2 1/2 years ago. I'm so against most medications and never thought I would have to take something daily. My holistic doctor prescribed Armour Thyroid because it is a natural hormone. First I had thyroiditis and had lots of pain and fatigue. I could not exercise, because I had no energy. Once my thyroid levels got back to normal, I was so out of the habit of exercising that I just couldn't get motivated and continued to get discouraged and frustrated with my weight gain, so I binged more for comfort!
I have been on a journey of healing my thyroid naturally. So far so good. My massage therapist healed her thyroid naturally, so when I was ready to start, I asked her what she did. There are two amazing sites that have really helped. I am doing what they suggest because they also healed their thyroid naturally. Of course check with your doctor or holistic practitioner first! Check out andreabeaman.com and genesisgold.com
I have started weening off my meds (with the guidance of my holistic practioner) and still feeling great, started Kundalini Yoga (recommended by Andrea Beaman), which is great for thyroid, adrenals, kidneys, all internal organs. I also ordered her two DVD's called "Nourishing Thyroid Health" and "Nourishing Adrenal Health". Amazing! I've changed my diet to include foods that nourish my thyroid and removed foods that can hurt, like white flour, processed, pesticides, etc. I believe food has mostly everything to do with illness.
IBelieveInMe2: Please check out those sites and I believe you will get your answer about adrenal fatigue and thyroid. That's one of the first things my holistic practitioner started working on when we found out about my thyroid!
Good luck and hope you both are feeling better!
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