The Coconut Diet™ - Thyroid Health A Key to Weight Loss

[Gnosis5]

Originally Posted by eleni

Both and consult a naturopath. I have autoimmune hypothyroid, the only way I am able to control it is to eat a grain free diet and use coconut oil, coconut cream, key nutrients suited for my thyroid (medicincal mushrooms, etc)........


At this time I also take a form of natural thyroid......I went off of it last year and that was a major mistake......I ended up with a TSH level of 140 something and almost ended up in a coma......

Have been gluten free for many many years.......and also consumed raw organic coconut oil for many years and an all organic diet etc; since I was born-despite this I still have thyroid issues......

This is an excellent book on the subject - he is one of the best in terms of thyroid- if not the best.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance

According to Dr. Peter D'Adamo the "O" blood group have more autoimmune and thyroid issues. I had autoimmune issues with thyroid before it was removed.

Stopping grains is great. I can get away with spelt flour (sold at Bulk Barn) and some rice. The long fast (link here) helped my body to re-set itself hormonally.

Besides what you are doing now, what else is your body telling you to do or not do?

[mu2143]

There is a lot of knowledge out there, the best think what you can do that is very simple. Look what your eating

all E number our poision to the body.
avoid shampoo and any other stuff for cleaning you and your clothing. you would not eat it why would you put it on you skin?

same with toothbrush use herbs and oils only no so called natural.

Get a detox from heavy metals something you know that removes it daily. My favored is kombucha tea, because it easy and cheap.

Also check for herb that can help

If you address all of it your health is just going transform you, i'm almost back to my normal weight. lenght is 1.86 m 64/65kg

I really want to thank you for posting this link!

I have a low thyroid...and I am definitely going to check this info out!

Thanks SOOOO much!!!

<hugs>

Marian

[Luana]

Mu...What do you use to wash your hair and clothes?

[mu2143]

Its very cheap its called water, only brush my teeth with oil and herbs

You can wash your clothes with wash nut , just do a search for it.
also you can wash your clothes in baking soda.

I do still have herbs for washing my hair if I want too

Mu...What do you use to wash your hair and clothes?

[Sideshow Shaman]

Health Tip #1 : use coconut oil.

Most people that need to lose weight have a suppressed metabolism. Eating a tablespoon of coconut oil every day will normalize the metabolism. Eating 2 tablespoons per day is good too, but start with one.

The best coconut oil in the world all comes from one manufacturer in Indonesia (edited: whoops, not Malaysia). The reason it is better than the rest is the manner in which it is processed. It goes through a cold process three stage centrifuge also called 'wet-milled'. This is a custom made scientific grade machine & is not generally public knowledge. This process results in the only known raw coconut oil.

The oil resulting from the above process contains naturally occurring vitamin E, which many people believe coconut oil cannot contain. It is marketed under various names. PM me for further reference, do not want to break any endorsement rules here & "no", I have no financial stake in this.

Traditional processes, while still great, involve pressing/boiling. There are loads of coconut oils claiming to be raw when they are not. Also "virgin" has no meaning beyond marketing in reference to coconut oil, organic (or not) still applies though.

With that said, even 'bad' coconut oil is better than other oils. It even has antibacterial and anti-viral properties. Which is part of why it instantly relieves itchy skin. Using it to moisturize the scalp is amazing for those that have psoriasis/dandruff or those that just want great looking hair. Pro tip: apply to scalp, not all of the hair, it will work outwards. I mix mine with a few drops of Spikenard oil.

Coconut is the only healthy oil that does not hydrogenate at high cooking temperature (300+ degrees Fahrenheit). Because of this it is the only oil suitable for traditional stir fry.

It is very wise to replace all cooking oils with Coconut oil.

...detoxing is a thoroughly different issue...

[shiftmonkey]

Originally Posted by Sideshow Shaman

Health Tip #1 : use coconut oil.

Most people that need to lose weight have a suppressed metabolism.

...detoxing is a thoroughly different issue...

The question you are forgetting to ask is why do these people have a suppressed metabolism? For any lasting effect you have to find the root cause. My girlfriend had a thyroid problem and I did a ton of research about it. Soy is a major culprit that leads to thyroid problems and weight issues. The neurotoxin Aspartame (nutrisweet), and corn syrup are the other 2 food ingredients that lead to weight gain.

2 years ago I lost 40 pounds in less than 6 months by eliminating just those 3 ingredients from my diet- that put me on the path. Now I eat only organic or home grown food. I have eliminated all processed foods completely now. I know what's in every piece of food that goes past my lips.

I have to totally disagree with you about detoxification being a separate issue. Detoxing is probably the number one thing that people should be doing to restore health.

Another major factor in suppressed metabolism and thyroid dysfunction which is often overlooked are mineral imbalances. Not many people talk about the importance of minerals. Minerals are vitally important for proper bio-chemistry. And it's not just a matter of popping mineral supplements. Minerals need to be in proper ratios to each other.

One of the main things that heavy metals do is mess with the way the body utilizes minerals. Heavy metals throw everything out of whack and the person becomes a bio-chemical train wreck- all kinds of problems result. Everything from simple weight gain to cancer. So here again it comes back to detoxification.

I have direct experience with heavy metal toxicity due to chronic mercury poisoning from my fillings. It has taken me years to figure out where my health problems where coming from. I continually detox and I keep making small changes to my diet and lifestyle and my health keeps improving.

Trust the wisdom of the body. It will always lean towards health if properly supported. It will always seek balance (homeostasis). I know a bit about this kind of thing so anyone can PM me if they would like some advice.

[mu2143]

Exactly, I had health issue from chronic mercury poisoning, but do to my ever increasing knowledge I was adding herbs that containt iodine and I was adding coconut, himalayian crystal salt, chorela over the years. But it is still like swimming against the flow of things. still not knowing that my fillings was the main problem

My weight got only as high as around 80kg(1.86m) and start fighting it again it to lose wheight. But if you have your poisioness fillings in then your body is overloaded with toxins. a toxic body is the main problem why you having health issues.

The main thing is what goes in to your body is the problem
eliminate eating and washing in toxins is the number one.

The second is getting nutritions in to your body who are able to remove all of the toxins in your body.

Then your health start really turning around.
Your wil lose weight so easily you can't believe it is real. The problem is why people have a hard time losing weight is because there trying to lose wheight on a false science that you have to eat less fat.

I alwasy said you have to eat less bull Zhit .

The question you are forgetting to ask is why do these people have a suppressed metabolism? For any lasting effect you have to find the root cause. My girlfriend had a thyroid problem and I did a ton of research about it. Soy is a major culprit that leads to thyroid problems and weight issues. The neurotoxin Aspartame (nutrisweet), and corn syrup are the other 2 food ingredients that lead to weight gain.

2 years ago I lost 40 pounds by eliminating just those 3 ingredients from my diet- that put me on the path. Now I eat everything organic or home grown. I have eliminated all processed foods completely now. I know what's in every piece of food that goes past my lips.

I have to totally disagree with you about detoxification being a separate issue. Detoxing is probably the number one thing that people should be doing to restore health.

Another major factor in suppressed metabolism and thyroid dysfunction which is often overlooked are mineral imbalances. Not many people talk about the importance minerals. Minerals are vitally important for proper bio-chemistry. And it's not just a matter of popping mineral supplements. Minerals need to be in proper ratios to each other.

One of the main things that heavy metals do is mess with the way the body utilizes minerals. Heavy metals throw everything out of whack and the person becomes a bio-chemical train wreck- all kinds of problems result. Everything from simple weight gain to cancer. So here again it comes back to detoxification.

I have direct experience with heavy metal toxicity due to chronic mercury poisoning from my fillings. It has taken me years to figure out where my health problems where coming from. I continually detox and I keep making small changes to my diet and lifestyle and my health keeps improving.

Trust the wisdom of the body. It will always lean towards health if properly supported. It will always seek balance (homeostasis). I know a bit about this kind of thing so anyone can PM me if they would like some advice.

[eleni]

Originally Posted by Gnosis5

According to Dr. Peter D'Adamo the "O" blood group have more autoimmune and thyroid issues. I had autoimmune issues with thyroid before it was removed.

Stopping grains is great. I can get away with spelt flour (sold at Bulk Barn) and some rice. The long fast (link here) helped my body to re-set itself hormonally.

Besides what you are doing now, what else is your body telling you to do or not do?

I'm O and need some animal protein. I have done a lot of cleansing, fasting, green juice plus zeolite fasting, (various Zeolites, until I settled on my favorite one which is Quantum)....

I do FIR (far infra red) daily.....use Magnascent iodine, been eating sea vegetables almost daily since I was 12 years old.......avoid raw cruciferous vegetables eat raw butter which is good for thyroid,.......I... do yoga, rebound, etc; too munerous to list here....
got my mouth cleaned up with a biological DDS

My thyroid plummeted when I went raw vegan for 3 years....prior to that I ate a high raw diet with select animal food and was fine......so I went back to that.....plus select herbs (ashwaganda, mushrooms, Quantum's B etc)

[eleni]

Hal Huggin's suggests baking soda to brush with.....I use that.......

I've never used chemical products on my body, grew up eating organic and using organic skin/hair care.......but beware because even a lot of the organic lines are filled with toxins......

We buy our coconut oil from following places........

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/ their virgin oil de coc creme is what I used for years......I still like the flavor the best.......


http://vivapura.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65 theirs I started using about 18 months ago.....flavor takes some getting used to.....they have GREAT superfoods! We buy a lot from them.......

[Gnosis5]

Originally Posted by eleni

I'm O and need some animal protein. I have done a lot of cleansing, fasting, green juice plus zeolite fasting, (various Zeolites, until I settled on my favorite one which is Quantum)....

I do FIR (far infra red) daily.....use Magnascent iodine, been eating sea vegetables almost daily since I was 12 years old.......avoid raw cruciferous vegetables eat raw butter which is good for thyroid,.......I... do yoga, rebound, etc; too munerous to list here....
got my mouth cleaned up with a biological DDS

My thyroid plummeted when I went raw vegan for 3 years....prior to that I ate a high raw diet with select animal food and was fine......so I went back to that.....plus select herbs (ashwaganda, mushrooms, Quantum's B etc)

Hello Eleni,

I thought I was a purist...I hope you don't mind that I copied everything you wrote and put it in my own personal Word file. I intend to mimic some of your routines in order to improve on what I am already doing.

Don't you find that raw meat, like steak tartare and certain sashimi go down better than thoroughly cooked meats? Do you also make your own meat broths?

I have seaweed I purchased from a Korean market and keep forgetting to put it in my broths. It takes some getting used to.

Have you tried the spelt bread.

I have not seen raw butter at the organic market. Organic butter here in Toronto is about $10 a pound, double the price.

What is your take on olive oil?

My body also thinks lard is okay too. How about yours?

Have you tried Adzuki beans?

[Zeddo]

....ooops

[Zeddo]

I just couldn't resist this one

[eleni]

Originally Posted by Gnosis5

Hello Eleni,

I thought I was a purist...I hope you don't mind that I copied everything you wrote and put it in my own personal Word file. I intend to mimic some of your routines in order to improve on what I am already doing.

Don't you find that raw meat, like steak tartare and certain sashimi go down better than thoroughly cooked meats? Do you also make your own meat broths?

I have seaweed I purchased from a Korean market and keep forgetting to put it in my broths. It takes some getting used to.

Have you tried the spelt bread.

I have not seen raw butter at the organic market. Organic butter here in Toronto is about $10 a pound, double the price.

What is your take on olive oil?

My body also thinks lard is okay too. How about yours?

Have you tried Adzuki beans?

Hi,

I don't eat meat anymore......but when I ate it , I ate it raw- went raw primal for 4 years after doing NT , I cannot digest cooked meat.....same with fish although lightly cooked light/white fish is fine for me.....

I make my own butter from raw grass fed cream or I buy it from same farm...same goes with kefir which I make from raw goat milk.....

I have celiac and don't do anything with gluten, as much as I would love some home- made sourdough spelt bread...I have to pass.......

I have never eaten lard nor any pork product (I grew up almost vegan- had raw milk a few times per year and tasted raw elk meat when I was 23 years old for first time......)

Sally Fallon followers big on lard....I have friends into that and I did NT minus pork for one pregnancy.......gained a lot of weight but had a baby in under and hour total labor and delivery and it was completely painless.....
NT too heavy on grains and animal products for me........like other aspected of it though....

I like the nutritional philosophies of Nora Gedguada's (Primal Body/Primal Mind) and Donna Gates (Body Ecology) both philosophies are very low in sugars and high in vegetables with some high quality animal proteins and fats from wild and grass fed sources.....

Aduki beans- I used to be a macrobiotic teacher many years ago and ate a lot of aduki beans......I personally don't eat beans or grains........sometimes I will sprout or soak a psuedo grain like amaranth,buckwheat or qunioa and make a raw granola etc; like I did today .......

I use olive oil but gain weight from using it frequently....Sally is correct on that.....I use hemp oil too.....

My body prefers saturated fat such as butter and coconut oil over monosaturates but of course I use those too......I like avocado oil as well and then there's sercha inchi oil...and mac nut oil.......the list goes on.....

I used to make broths but have not in years.....I went back to veganism after that and then a year ago started eating goat dairy and then egg and some fish so no longer vegan......meat doesn't appeal to me......some people thrive on grass fed meats.....everyone has to find out what works for them......

[FIIISH]

I personally don't eat beans

Eleni,

I have recently heard others say this.

Would you mind sharing your reason for this?

For about a year now, I have used beans, nuts, seeds,
and non-meat animal protein to replace much of the
meat in my diet-with very good results.

I can't seem to find much negative info about legumes
via Google.

Much thanks...

FIIISH

[Swanny]

I've eaten beans all my life

I tried to find some coconut oil in my town. Only place that had it was holland and barrett and they wanted £12 for a pot

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pag...690&prodid=733
£3 cheaper online

Holland & Barrett - Pure Coconut Oil
The sweet aroma and rich taste of coconuts can be yours with Holland & Barrett Coconut Oil. This versatile oil is made from coconuts and can be used on salads, for cooking or can be used as a body moisturiser.

Anyone know of a good place to buy it in England???

[mu2143]

Yep thats the normal price for good quality coconut oil. I purchased a large one that was 1700ml for 40 euros. Don't think you wil get it cheap and good quality !!!!

I tried to find some coconut oil in my town. Only place that had it was holland and barrett and they wanted £12 for a pot

[THE eXchanger]

good organic coconut oil, is worth its weight in gold

we buy NUi type, IT'S about $40 for 1000ml
(and, sometimes, it goes on sale for $29)
it might be sold on ebay ???

and, we might go thru one tub, in a year

(it is amasing on body skin / and, hair -although we like neways products
for skin care/cleaning etc., www.ineways.com/workingwonders)

we look mid 30's at 50+

on the subject of cost - i'd rather get front loaded early
and, be over 50 with NO problems,
than, be 29, and, be a wreck, due to what we have eaten

my brother-who is only 46-is a wreck
his wife, who is only 40-is currently carrying about 60% body fat
and, both of their kids, are always sick

you only need to eXplore, their diets, to know why

ALSO, what you wash your clothes in,
rubs up against your skin

for every silver filling you have - add, 1 type of dis_ease to your rooster
that will eventually manifest

and, the quality of water - that is likely, THE MOST important

drinking about 1 oz of water, for every 2 lbs of you

more, if you can handle it

(and, surprisingly those who say, i can't drink water, because,
i have to go to the bathroom too much)
remember this, if you got to pee,
it is because, something is in your body,
that NEEDS to get out

did you know, diahara happens, so, you do NOT double process
things, that are harmful to you, so, in fact, if you ever get that
it is actually GOOD !!!

IF that stuff continued on its way, through the lower channels,
you would likely get very sick, and, might even die

IF you explore - bulk buying; and; making many things organically
yourself - it is actually cheaper-to cook things, from scratch
(and, NOT get them, from a box)

also if you muscle test - organic greens vs, reg. greens
you can immediately; sense the difference between them

you can also muscle test-absolutely anything,
even just holding the bottle it is in, to discern,
whether or NOT, something would be good for you

iT iS Better, to pay attention NOW, rather than have to pay attention later

[eleni]

Originally Posted by FIIISH

Eleni,

I have recently heard others say this.

Would you mind sharing your reason for this?

For about a year now, I have used beans, nuts, seeds,
and non-meat animal protein to replace much of the
meat in my diet-with very good results.

I can't seem to find much negative info about legumes
via Google.

Much thanks...

FIIISH

I don't eat them because I don't like they way I feel from eating them..they feel dense and heavy like grain........many people have ommitted grains and beans from their diet for health purposes (following a lower carbohydrate type approach...) Grains and beans and even beans alone (without eating any grain in the diet as I have experimented) dlways made me feel tired and weighted........for denser foods I eat yams/winter squash on occasion and while being high in carbs/sugars I found that if I stick to half of one am fine.

I also stick to food combining 100% of the time........

Tropical Traditions is running specials now on coconut oil..........http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/vi...oconut_oil.htm

Also don't forget other fantastic health giving foods made from coconut.......

Coconut creme......coconut water.........coconut mylk (which I make from dried raw coconut shreds) coconut kefir - absolutely fantastic for the gut/immune system........

Coconut is very versatile.......and yummy.........use on skin.......use for oil pulling (we do this every morning)............

Pets love it in their food....my cats go crazy for coconut oil/mylk........and it's really good for them.........

[Gnosis5]

Originally Posted by eleni

I don't eat them because I don't like they way I feel from eating them..they feel dense and heavy like grain........many people have ommitted grains and beans from their diet for health purposes (following a lower carbohydrate type approach...) Grains and beans and even beans alone (without eating any grain in the diet as I have experimented) dlways made me feel tired and weighted........for denser foods I eat yams/winter squash on occasion and while being high in carbs/sugars I found that if I stick to half of one am fine.

I also stick to food combining 100% of the time........

Tropical Traditions is running specials now on coconut oil..........http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/vi...oconut_oil.htm

Also don't forget other fantastic health giving foods made from coconut.......

Coconut creme......coconut water.........coconut mylk (which I make from dried raw coconut shreds) coconut kefir - absolutely fantastic for the gut/immune system........

Coconut is very versatile.......and yummy.........use on skin.......use for oil pulling (we do this every morning)............

Pets love it in their food....my cats go crazy for coconut oil/mylk........and it's really good for them.........

Oil Pulling

[Gnosis5]

Prolamine Iodine FactSheet

[Gnosis5]

Oh, I forget to mention that taking one's temperature same time every morn upon awakening is a good measure of what's going on with body.

[FIIISH]

Eleni,

Thank you for the detailed reply. This makes sense, as beans do have
alot of carbs in addition to the protein.

I understand they can also present challenges for those battling
Candida.

All my friends and relatives who are "A" blood types and especially of East Indian origin friends seem to thrive on a variety of beans, legumes, lentils.

This is interesting, because I had my blood tested about a year ago
and found out that I was also type A. At that time I replaced alot of the
meat and animal protein in my diet with plant based foods. Since then,
my health had improved a great deal. I have made alot of other changes
as well, but this was significant.

On topic, I have had coconut oil recommended by a good friend that
does health consulting and I have recently started putting it in my morning
fruit smoothies-which is why this thread caught my eye.

There are no coincidences!

[Gnosis5]

Some oils are essential for brain. Such as borage oil. Any other oils?

Dr. Mercola really touts krill oil as the best fish oil.

[mu2143]

Good for a Detox is this below

ZeoForce™ powder Zeolite 500 gram, The Purest Zeolite available

http://www.company4you.nl/shop/produ...673d1a31acde56

[jimmer]

I will try coconut oil for general health benefits and weight control.

I rarely cook with oils.

What are the best ways to take a daily dose of coconut oil?

Swallow a tablespoon?

Oil pulling?

Let me know when you can and thanks. jimmer