Tag Archives: adrenals

How to Treat a reverse T3 Problem

November 8, 2011Leptin Resetadrenals, reverse T3, thyroidStarlene

Over the years I've suspected I had a thyroid problem, and I always thought it would be so simple. Find the right doctor to test appropriately and then go on natural thyroid replacement, namely Armour. But now I know that Armour is roughly 80% T4 and 20% T3 and since… Read the rest

What is a reverse T3 problem?

November 3, 2011My GAPS Storyadrenals, reverse T3, thyroidStarlene

I mentioned I would tell you more about the Reverse T3 “problem”. I really don't know all that much more about it, but I've learned enough that I can explain somewhat coherently what I understand to be happening. I don't know why it's happening, but my understanding is that my… Read the rest

I Don’t Have Graves’ and Trying to Reduce Stress

October 30, 2011My GAPS Storyadrenals, reverse T3, thyroidStarlene

Well, it turns out I don't have Graves' Disease. At least that is the consensus of my doctor's front office staff, and this site: ClinLab Navigator. If it's really true, that's a good thing, since that means I don't have an autoimmune disease. I say, “if it's really true” because… Read the rest

Graves’ Disease – My Diagnosis Part 2

October 24, 2011My GAPS Storyadrenals, thyroidStarlene

UPDATE: October 25, 2011. My antibody test came back <0.51 which according to my doctor's office, and this site: ClinLab Navigator, my results are negative for Graves' Disease. Yesterday I told you about my diagnosis, and some of the misgivings that went along with learning that I have Graves' Disease.… Read the rest

Graves’ Disease – My Diagnosis Part 1

October 23, 2011My GAPS Storyadrenals, sauerkraut, thyroidStarlene

UPDATE: October 25, 2011. My antibody test came back <0.51 which according to my doctor's office, and this site: ClinLab Navigator, my results are negative for Graves' Disease. My diagnosis of Graves' Disease is based on the results of my blood tests which indicates my Thyroxine (T4) Free is high.… Read the rest

The First Indication My Adrenals Are Functioning Better

July 8, 2011My GAPS Storyadrenals, bio-identical hormones, liver, water kefirStarlene

I've been using the cremes for a week. There is a “day” creme and a “PM” creme. The day creme is to be used upon waking and at 6pm. The PM creme is to be used when going to bed. I've not been sure if I've felt any different. I'm… Read the rest

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