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Skin Darkening around Neck, Eyelids, and Inner Arms
Ladies, I don't know how many of you have doctors you really like, but I wanted to share something. I had a doctor I saw literally once who was a total @$$, and I swore to myself that I would never again see him, but he did teach me something. I have mild skin darkening in my more "delicate" skin areas...primarily on my…
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Adrenal Issues combined with all endocrine issues -- which came first, the chicken or the egg?!
This conversation started in another thread, but rather than hijack that thread, continuing it here, in case anyone wants to follow: Original Message and Response: @cstehansen I find this fascinating. I would imagine that my testing arc would be similar to yours, though shifted lower in the spectrum. With a normal meal, I…
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Daily Check-In for Keto Friends 2017 Version
Since the 2016 thread has gotten so long, I figured we could start a new check in, for anyone who really doesn't want to read through 37 pages of posts! So, go! Check in here about anything and everything keto or life related! Previous Thread Link:…
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Great Article about the Truest Benefits of Ketosis
I absolutely loved this article today. It epitomizes most of my thoughts about all things Keto... https://marksdailyapple.com/where-i-part-ways-with-the-popular-keto-movement/
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How Alcohol Interrupts Fat Burning Metabolism
So, I've always wondered about the mechanics of how alcohol interrupts ketosis, other than pausing things to process the "poison" alcohol... I found this information in the middle of a recipe post, but I thought I'd share it here. I'm just wondering if there is other information out there to support it. I've always found…
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Low Stomach Acid / Indigestion / Nutrient Absorption Issues
So any of my friends with low stomach acid, and preferably taking either Apple Cider Vinegar or Betaine HCl or other digestive enzymes, do you find that taking it the recommended 20 minutes prior to a meal instead of with or after a meal causes stomach discomfort? I've noticed it a few times, and it's really intermittent,…
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Cortisol Management
Just heard this on a podcast from a functional practitioner who works with preventing and treating diabetes and other major diseases/conditions, including mental disorders... If you take at least three full deep breaths in a row, you can drop your cortisol 30-40% almost instantly! We currently breathe to live, we are not…
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Does your partner/family KNOW?
For those of you in a relationship of any kind with a significant other, adult children, friends, family, etc., do they know about your binge-eating? If so, how do they deal with it? For folks who don't suffer themselves, the compulsion and lack of rational thought just seem like gluttony and laziness. As much as someone…
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Celiac Testing - Results Question
So oddly, I was tested for this back in 2014, but I was just told negative. I never looked at the numbers as they were in an odd note form not standard for my lab results viewing portal. I know that having little to no antibodies is good, but in trying to interpret these, it looks like it says it was a good result IF IgA…
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Incredible Words...
I know I tend to share words that really speak to me, whether from awesome friends here or elsewhere, or something I just happen across, but these words right here, they changed something in me. I can't exactly even explain what or why, but I wanted to share them with you... @mmultanen shared three things in her post, but…
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Frustrating Hormonal Storm and Cascading System Failure - From taking BCP?
http://www.amymyersmd.com/2015/12/birth-control-pills/ I was researching to see if I could find any record anywhere of what expected hormone levels would be with continuous BCP... I ran across this article. And it has me SOOOO frustrated now. Nearly every issue I've suffered in the last 4-5 years can be tracked back to…
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Anyone with Hashi's or ANY Auto-Immune Condition...
...would probably really benefit from the episode today in "The Thyroid Secret" documentary series. It's all about the gut and autoimmune reactions. thethyroidsecret.com It's active for another 3-4 hours. It's 12:32 pm central time currently. Things I learned today:* The gut is only a single cell layer thick - the skin…
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UK "Grab & Go" or Best Brands Discussion - Please
Okay, all. I know I've seen recommendations for Tesco's and foods to grab, best brands of bacon, double cream, and yohgurts, all the things. I've been trying to scan through the archives to consolidate the best options, for grab and go as well as for the best prices on more product choices and all that stuff. I've gone…
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Weird Eye Sensitivity
Has anyone else found their eyes to have heightened sensitivity to light? I've always been sensitive in that walking into sunlight without sunglasses would trigger headaches and such, but that has lessened quite a bit since I've added coconut oil into my diet regularly. However, I'm finding that brief moments of bright…
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Is Auto-Immune Insulin Resistance A Thing?
Does anyone know? @cstehansen @RalfLott @baconslave @Dragonwolf
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Nutrient Deficiency Triggers/Factors
I got this link in my email today, and it's utterly fascinating how much it talks about the different triggers for nutrient depletion, covering most things from dietary intake to lifestyle habits to medications and outlying factors! I love this type of information!…
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Resistant Candida Sufferers?
https://oradix.com/health/candida-mercury For anyone with candida, or resistant candida, this article seemed really interesting, if kind of extreme. Has anyone used this in their treatments?
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Supporting Our Mental Health and Self-Care - Prioritizing
@daniellethesheep Have you ever tried the challenge where you have to look in the mirror for 5 minutes a day (start with a compact, if need be), and pick one feature to admire - even if it is something simple like your eyes or your smile? After the first week, you add another feature and so on and so forth. While you're…
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Free Books - Today is the last day!
http://buckbooks.net/health/ Maria Emmerich's book is among these! I've been scanning the nearly 300 page PDF for the last few hours!
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New Gluten/Allergen Detector - 2 minutes???
I just saw this on FB, and went out and found it online. I didn't price it at all, but if it works???!?!?!! LIFE SAVING! https://nimasensor.com/ It is a detector that you put a piece of a food into it, and it checks for gluten in 2 minutes...
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Thyroid Connection Summit - Starts Monday 10/24
I can't remember if I posted the info about the Thyroid Connection Summit here, so if I did, please forgive the duplication. It begins Monday, but if you're registered, you can actually start listening today, I just got an email. thyroidconnectionsummit.com is the link, if I'm not mistaken. If it doesn't work, let me know,…
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Supplementing Zinc Question
So, has anyone here added zinc for thyroid or other cellular support? Maria Emmerich and Chris Masterjohn have both sparked me lately. So far I'm finding it's really helping me with unrealistic hunger, and even mood... I don't remember if it is supposed to help with those things, but so far it is...or seems to be. Working…
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Free Stress Relief Tool Link
For your enjoyment. http://swearwordcoloringbook.com/swear-word-adult-coloring-pages/
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Interesting Supplement-can maybe help w/COPD & h. pylori infections?? Insulin Sensitivity, too?
http://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2010/5/n-acetyl-cysteine/page-01 The sad consequence is that most aging individuals have never heard of it. Even many doctors remain unaware of its potential role as a frontline defense against some of today’s most deadly public health threats, including: * Acetaminophen toxicity and…
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ADA New LDL Comment?
So check out what I just found on the American Heart Association's site...emphasis mine. A high LDL-C level is associated with a higher risk for CVD. However, your LDL number should no longer be the main factor in guiding treatment to prevent heart attack and stroke, according to the latest guidelines from the American…
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More Wonky Thyroid Questions - T3 Medication Side Effects?
So, to give a little background, my PCP diagnosed me as hypothyroid some years back. We tried Armour, it did squat for me, because we didn't titrate up to therapeutic dosage levels. Went to an endocrinologist who basically told me until I lost weight, I was so fat that thyroid meds wouldn't help me. Dropped him like a hot…
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Low Carb Thousand Island Dip
I don't remember who it was that was saying they missed Thousand Island dressing for a salad, but this recipe has a Thousand Island Dip recipe that I thought could be easily modified for it... http://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/mini-bun-less-cheeseburger-bites-with-thousand-island-dip/
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All Things Digestion/Stomach Acid - Webinar Replaying Now
For anyone with any stomach/digestion/gallbladder issues, this is FABULOUS right now... https://www.drberg.com/main/webinarsignup?webinar_id=5 If you have fatigue, have ever been dizzy, seem to struggle with electrolyte absorption, have eyelid twitching, back pain, body pain, trouble sleeping, dry eyes, dry throat, dry…
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T3 Medication Side Effects? Am I the only one?
So, to give a little background, my PCP diagnosed me as hypothyroid some years back. We tried Armour, it did squat for me, because we didn't titrate up to therapeutic dosage levels. Went to an endocrinologist who basically told me until I lost weight, I was so fat that thyroid meds wouldn't help me. Dropped him like a hot…
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More Wonky Thyroid Questions - T3 Medication Side Effects?
So, to give a little background, my PCP diagnosed me as hypothyroid some years back. We tried Armour, it did squat for me, because we didn't titrate up to therapeutic dosage levels. Went to an endocrinologist who basically told me until I lost weight, I was so fat that thyroid meds wouldn't help me. Dropped him like a hot…
