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with Marion
Gray about Thyroid Disease and Natural Remedies
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How did you first know
that you had thyroid disease?
That was after I had my first
daughter, she is 24 years old now. I felt
very tired, never seemed like I recouped from it. And I blamed it on
the fact that I had a baby. All the symptoms were
there but I didn't pay attention to it. Again after awhile I felt dizzy
and I thought that was because she was
born at home I
had just had a
baby and was working fulltime.
And than I began seeing things that looked like little black bugs and
there were no little black bugs. That scared me enough to
go to the doctor. The doctor did a blood test, and it
indicated the problem was the thyroid. For about a year and a half all
the symptoms were there
and I didn't realize it was the thyroid.
So what
did the Doctor say you needed to do?
Take a prescription for something
called Synthroid and told me to take
these little pills the rest of my life.
What Medications are you
using?
For 17 years I took Synthroid and I
didn't know that there was anything
different. A couple of years ago
I found
a site and I started learning about a
prescription that was called Armour and that it
is called a natural remedy medication because it is taken from a
pig. So I switched to Armour because it was natural.
Are
there any side effects from the medications you are taking? There
are two
medications that you are taking. There is the Synthroid
and
than there is the Armour.
I
understand that you use natural remedies to deal with the side effects.
Yerba Mate helps build immune
system and energy. Chia seeds help keep the
body hydrated.
How
did you first learn about yerba mate?
I learned about yerba mate after I first opened the store and I
switched medications.
How did you first learn
about chia seeds?
I learned that they keep your body
hydrated and they have a lot of
protein, which I use for energy.
I learned about
them on a thyroid site just after I opened my store.
How long have you used
chia.
6 years.
So
you have been using chia seeds for 6 years and you haven't had problems
or side effects from taking them?
No.
You have had the Natural
Remi-Teas store open for 6 years. Have your
customers had any problems or side effects from taking them?
No, not that I know of.
How do you take chia?
I make it into a gel or I just use dry
seeds in drinks.
Are there any chia recipes
that you use?
I don't use any recipes, since I am
not a baker.
Can you bake with chia
seeds?
Oh yeah
This month
I would like to talk about a certain medical condition. As I have
stated, I myself have Hashimotos under active thyroid. I was diagnosed
in 1985. There are millions of people who have this condition and
millions more who are not yet aware of it or know what is wrong with
them. I have learned many people do not know what not to do to help
themselves.
I myself
wish I had looked into it more long before I actually did. I just went
to the doctor and had the test and took the medication that was
prescribed to me. I have never or never
will blame my doctor for my own ignorance as far as not taking the time
to research my own condition. For 17 years I lived with the way it made
me feel everyday. I had been doing things that were contradicting my
thyroid and medication.
Once I
took the time to actually learn more about it, I learned what to stop
doing and start doing to help myself. I still take my medication and
see my doctor. I just do what I know I need to do to help them help me.
No one is going to care as much about you as you do, and no one is
going to feel the way you feel but you.
I have
noticed over and over people want a quick fix especially when it comes
to weight loss. Your thyroid controls your metabolism. If you totally
understand how it functions and the consequences of it being damaged,
many I am sure would decide trying to change the normal function of a
major organ in your body to lose a few pounds. Its not worth the
consequences if it is damaged for life.
People are
buying things with a list of ingredients that you can't even pronounce
half the ingredients much less know what they are and what they could
do to you. Once you put it into your body you can't take it out.
Please do
not take a bottle of anything until you know what each ingredient is.
You may have a condition that could be worsened if you take it. If you
have any medical condition, take the time for yourself to learn about
it and the changes you need to make in your life. Then make those
changes.
I don't
blame my doctor for making me take so long to feel better. I blame
myself. I learned about the thyroid because I have to live with the
symptoms. There is no more motivation than
that to learn as much as I can, and it is my body.
Since
opening my store I am amazed at how many people in my own area have the
condition. Your body controls your metabolism, hormones, body
temperature, and in short your body. Please
take the time to learn about it. Thank you. Hope everything I said
helps someone. I just felt I needed to say it.
As always
consult with your doctor when adding herbs or any substance to your
diet. Research products, become knowledgeable, and draw your own
conclusions.
Chia
seeds for heartburn, IBS, and GERD?
I myself have Gerd (Gastro Esophagus
Reflux
Disease), acute gastritis, a gastric ulcer and IBS. I have
dealt
with these conditions for almost 20 years. I have taken all
the
medications from Tagament to Prevacid. In using the Chia
Seeds
myself, I always told my customers not to use the Chia Seeds
without a fluid because it would hydrate from the fluid in
your
stomach.
One day my stomach was hurting real bad because
of the
acid. I took one tablespoon of dried seeds with just enough water to
get them down. I waited for five minutes and then I drank
more
water to finish hydrating the seeds. It worked! The seeds
hydrated from the acid in my stomach.
The pain stopped. :)
Chia seed supplies fiber in 2 forms: the outer
coat is
insoluble which means it won't dissolve in water and the inner coat
which soluble and will dissolve in water. The outer coat
contains
cellulose and lingin to help to prevent or ease constipation and the
inner coat type has been found helpful in lowering
cholesteral
and diabetes.
Chia seed is a hydrophillic colloid. It absorbs a
large
amount of water and becomes a gelatinous mass in your stomach.The
Chia’s hydrophilic colloidal properties aid the
digestion
of any foods. Even if you have sensitivity to
certain
foods, they may be tolerated with slight discomfort or none at all if
a hydrophilic colloid is made a part of your diet.
I also recommend them to my customers
who have IBS
(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) because of the high soluble fiber
in
the Chia Seed gel. Only if you have a lot of acid
in your
stomach, should you take them dry with no water till five
minutes
later.
Many of my customers have asked me are
there side
affects from Chia Seeds? There are no none side affects that we know
of. They have also asked can you receive any adverse
reactions to
Chia Seeds? We have not known of any from any of our
customers in
the 6 years we have been in business.
The part that impressed me the most was that I
was
relieving the pain as well as getting all the benefits the seeds have
to offer. Now I do recommend taking the Chia Seeds dry only if you have
a lot of acid in your stomach. At 10 cents a serving it is a natural
alternative to high price prescription
drugs.
Why I opened my Natural Remi-Teas Store
I have been asked many times why I opened my store Natural Remi Teas. In 1985 I was diagnosed with Hashimitotos hypothyroidism (under active thyroid which has destroyed my immune system). For 17 years I took the thyroid medication, which my doctor prescribed, to me without asking questions.
Over the
years I
developed other conditions such as Ulcers, GERD, Gastritis
and IBS. Over the years I learned what your thyroid controls in your
body by living with the symptoms. It controls your hormones,
metabolism, organ functions, etc, basically your whole body.
Three years ago I decided to spend as much time learning as much as I could about my condition. I learned I had been my own worst enemy. There were other medications I could take; foods I had been eating were working against my thyroid and my medication. I learned the truth about fluoride and soy and how they affect your thyroid. Once I went to my doctor with this information I found out what I had learned was right.
It is estimated there are 22 million
Americans with thyroid conditions. Most do not truly understand what it
does or the things they have to change in their diets once they have
been
diagnosed. Once I made the changes to stop fighting the medicine and
let it work I decided to address the issue of my immune
system.
It was what had destroyed my thyroid in the first place. I read about a tea called Yerba Mate, which helps build your immune system, and began drinking it. Between switching to a different medication, avoiding the foods that would interfere with my medication and building my immune system back up I began to feel better.
I am amazed now since I opened my store how many in my own area have this condition. Most of us are like I was, doing things in their daily life that are working against themselves. It is not enough to just take the prescription that is given to you. You have to take the time to learn about your condition.
One of the biggest complaints of thyroid patients is weight gain. Instead of trying to alter your body's normal metabolism to lose weight take the time to make sure your thyroid is functioning normal. A blood test will determine if it is working properly. Overactive thyroid can be very dangerous to your health also.
On my website
www.naturalremi-teas.com I discuss the thyroid and also have links to
sites of interest with thyroid. If you suspect you may have this
condition or know someone who does please take time to research it. The
information is out there you just need to take the time for yourself to
learn about it. It was myself learning about my thyroid that led me to
open this store so I could help others learn as I have. If you have any
questions you may call
me Marion Gray at 1-866-428-0575
Three years ago I decided to spend as much time learning as much as I could about my condition. I learned I had been my own worst enemy. There were other medications I could take; foods I had been eating were working against my thyroid and my medication.
I learned the truth about fluoride and soy and how they affect your thyroid. Once I went to my doctor with this information I found out what I had learned was right.
It is estimated there are 22 million
Americans with thyroid conditions. Most do not truly understand what it
does or the things they have to change in their diets once they have
been
diagnosed. Once I made the changes to stop fighting the medicine and
let it work I decided to address the issue of my immune
system.
It was what had destroyed my thyroid in the first place. I read about a tea called Yerba Mate, which helps build your immune system, and began drinking it. Between switching to a different medication, avoiding the foods that would interfere with my medication and building my immune system back up I began to feel better.
I am amazed now since I opened my store how many in my own area have this condition. Most of us are like I was, doing things in their daily life that are working against themselves. It is not enough to just take the prescription that is given to you. You have to take the time to learn about your condition.
One of the biggest complaints of thyroid patients is weight gain. Instead of trying to alter your body's normal metabolism to lose weight take the time to make sure your thyroid is functioning normal. A blood test will determine if it is working properly. Overactive thyroid can be very dangerous to your health also.
On my website
www.naturalremi-teas.com I discuss the thyroid and also have links to
sites of interest with thyroid. If you suspect you may have this
condition or know someone who does please take time to research it. The
information is out there you just need to take the time for yourself to
learn about it. It was myself learning about my thyroid that led me to
open this store so I could help others learn as I have. If you have any
questions you may call
me Marion Gray at 1-866-428-0575
Living
with Thyroid
Disease
Marion Gray was diagnosed with an under-active thyroid condition,
eighteen years earlier.
In 2001, Marion decided to learn more about her condition,and with her
new found knowledge; she decided to open the store now known as Natural
Remi-Teas. She states, "I decided to open the store so I could help
others learn as I have learned. Marion has customers young and old, and
many regulars. Some of them come in just to enjoy the coffee shop side,
and end up learning about the herbal aspect of the store as well. When
it comes to herbal teas, this is the place to try them and learn how
they can be beneficial."
The three
most popular herbal teas that Natural Remi Teas carries are Yerba Mate,
White Tea, and Chia Seeds. Yerba Mate helps to release body fat and
retain water retention. It is also good for helping to build your
immune system. White tea is high in antioxidants. It is actually
recommended over green tea, which comes as a surprise to most. White
tea also has less caffeine than other teas, and has subtle sweetness to
it. Green tea is unhealthy if you have any type of thyroid condition.
According to an article
written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Author of the Total Health Program, "Tea
is very high in fluoride content.
I want to learn about the local
businesses and how they keep their shops going. You can't think that
you know everything there is to know about business when other people
are doing things differently and with success, she said. That's why
Gray jumped to
the chance to join the Madison B2B Exchange, a free business lead and
referral network working to establish a web promotion by word of mouth.
Twenty businesses are represented by the group, but B2B Charter founder Chris Carraher is quick to add that Perry and Geneva business owners are welcome to apply. Any business that has a customer base in Madison is eligible. We just want to be sure the owner is an active part of the business community in Madison, he said.
B2B members
must follow a code of
conduct. Honesty with customers and other members of the B2B is
required in all transactions. Continued participation in the B2B is
also a stipulation
of the membership. Members must provide quality products or services at
the same price and quality represented. They also must divulge any
necessary information about the product or service to the customer,
including dangers or damages that may occur with use.
We are looking for ethical business owners who are looking to build
relationships with business owners to generate more business, Carraher
said. He said other B2B groups charge outrageous fees and don't give a
lot of results for the price. Madison offers tremendous opportunities
to businesses that are customer focused, Carrehar said. We have a great
diversity in members, which helps keep the word-of-mouth buzz going,
Carrehar said.
Membership is limited to one business per primary product, service or profession. That rule eliminates a conflict of interest. That way, other members don't have to worry about deciding which business to help promote, Carrehar said. The group is seeking representatives of business offering HVAC, accounting, plumbing, auto body, dental services, medical services, printing, attorney services, and any other unique businesses.
The
Madison B2B Exchange meets at 7:45am on the first and third Friday of
each month at the Madison Public Library. Business owners are looking
to join should contact Chris Carrehar by
telephone (440)-466-7233 or email madisonB2Bexchange@hotmail.com
Marion Gray, suffering from an underactive thyroid, starts store and
helps others
Those little Seeds
Looking for a nutritious addition to your diet? Chia seeds, soaked in water, may be it. A traditional food, valued by indigenous people in arid regions of North America and South America, chia seeds contain all of the essential amino acids, a high percentage of alpha-linolenic acid, and many vitamins and minerals. Apaches, Aztecs, Mayans, and many other tribes have long used the seeds to promote stamina and energy.
Protein accounts for 19% to 23% of chia seed, making it richer in protein, by weight, than any other known seed or grain. About 32% to 39% of the seed is oil – 60% to 63% of which is omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) – and the rest is omega-6, making an unusually favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 3:2. Chia is a richer source of alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fat that the body uses to make EPA and DHA, than flaxseed.
Unlike
flaxseeds, chia seeds
contain antioxidants (chlorogeneic acid, caffeic acid, and flavonol
glycosides) that slow oxidation of the fragile oil. Chia seed also
contains all the B vitamins, including a significant amount of thiamin
(B1). One ounce of seed provides 29% of the RDA for thiamin. The seed
is also a rich source of calcium; 100 grams of seed (about two ounces)
contains 600 milligrams. The same amount of milk provides 120
milligrams of calcium. Chia seed also contains phosphorus, potassium,
zinc, boron, and copper. Finally, chia is an excellent source of
soluble and insoluble fiber.
In addition to its nutritional benefits, chia has
the ability to absorb
at least nine times its volume in water or other liquid.
Mucilloid-soluble fiber in the seed's outer layer protects it from
drying-out in the desert air. That same fiber forms a gel when it comes
in contact with liquid, including stomach juices. This gel is credited
with slowing digestion and preventing quick rises in blood sugar
levels. It also helps prolong hydration.
Making the gel is very easy. Simply pour one part chia seed into nine or ten times as much water or juice and mix with a fork or whisk. (Pouring water onto the seed will cause clumping.) Let it stand for a few minutes, then mix again. James F. Scheer, author of The Magic of Chia, suggests letting the gel set for at least 15 minutes before using.
It can be stored in
the
refrigerator for up to two weeks. The gel has a tapioca-like
consistency and virtually non-existent taste, so it can be easily added
to hot cereals, batter for pancakes or French toast, yogurt, breads,
and puddings. Using prepared chia gel in salad dressings, dips,
milkshakes, etc., adds volume without adding calories, since the gel is
primarily water.
Chia seeds are about to break into the mainstream
marketplace with
Salba™, a nutrient-dense form of chia developed by two
Argentine brothers, Adolfo and Alfredo Mealla. Convinced of chia's
nutritional benefits, the men sought a way to make chia seed more
visually appealing for use in baked products. Although it didn't make a
difference in taste, people complained about the look of the black
seeds.
The brothers used traditional plant breeding techniques (i.e., collecting and planting white chia seeds instead of using the more common black ones) to create Salba™. Salba™ has been the subject of clinical research at the University of Toronto. Researchers have found that the seed reduces inflammation (measured as C-reactive protein), blood pressure, and the risk of cardiovascular disease. It also has a blood thinning effect and helps control diabetes.
The Toronto-based
company Salba Research &
Development says that Salba™ has more omega-3 fatty acids and
protein than Mexican chia. Its ability to absorb liquid is also
greater. The company is collaborating with a Denver-based tortilla chip
manufacturer that wants to make a product that is 95% organic corn and
five percent Salba™. Salba™ president Larry Brown
says the company expects to produce one million pounds of
Salba™ by June 2006, with an eventual goal of ten million
pounds a year.
Looking
for a Boost?
December 2003
This month
I would like to talk about Guarana. Guarana is from a berry, which
grows on the bush Paullinia Cupana in Brazil. If has been used for
centuries as a stimulant to fight fatigue. It is also known as an
aphrodisiac. In Brazil, Guarana is very popular in beverages. It now
has come to the states in beverages and supplements as a stimulant. If
you have high blood pressure or any medical condition that would be
aggravated by a stimulant you should not take this tea.
The powder can be made to a tea or added to beverages. Guarana has twice the caffeine as coffee and also has been used to treat infections. If you do purchase this product from any health store, use with care until you are sure how your body will react to Guarana in its natural state. It is not the same as drinking it in a beverage with other additives. The taste of pure Guarana is not very appealing to most. Most of my customers add it to their drinks such as Chai. It will give you energy pick me up for about four to five hours. If you have any sensitivity to caffeine please stay away from products like Guarana.
In today’s society many are looking for ways to beat the
fatigue of daily life. Products like Guarana and ginseng are growing
more and more popular. They do help but, as with any plant, please
check with your doctor regarding any medical condition you may have to
make sure it will not have adverse side effects if you take it. As
always, consult with your doctor when adding herbs or any substance to
your diet. Research products, become knowledgeable, and draw your own
conclusions.
Blending Traditional Ways
May 2003
I have been asked
many times why I opened my store in Madison. Eighteen years ago I was
diagnosed with Underactive thyroid. Since then, I’ve also
been diagnosed with Gerd, gastric ulcer, acute gastritis, and irritable
bowel syndrome. I have gone through all the tests and variety of
medications. The condition affecting me most was the thyroid condition.
Millions of people are diagnosed with thyroid conditions yet millions
more have thyroid conditions and are not aware. For years I would go to
my doctor, have tests performed,
and take prescribed medication.
In 2001, for the first time, I decided to learn more about my condition
myself. I learned I was my own worst enemy. Items in my daily diet were
working against my medication, the way I was
taking my medication was not right, and I learned about other
medications that were offered. I took all of my newfound information to
my doctor, only to learn what I suspected was in fact true. Immediately
I made changes to my diet, staying away from foods that worked against
my thyroid. Then I changed my medication. Along with this, I learned
about two teas. Yerba mate and Kombucha. After much research, I was
soon making them for my friends and myself.
I decided to open a store so I could help others learn as I have
learned. My store is a combination coffee shop-herbal store. On one
side I serve hot and iced chai’s hot and iced blended
coffees, smoothies and more. The other side is the health side as I
call it. Which consists of teas, herbs, and seeds such as green tea,
white tea, yerba mate, and chia seeds. I believe my health has improved
because I’m more aware of my condition, and I’ve
made the changed that I needed to make. It seems as though there is a
line between
traditional medicine and alternative medicine. Myself, I
don’t feel you have to choose one over the other. Instead you
can combine the two.
I still see my doctor while I make changes in my diet and add teas to it. When anyone is diagnosed with a medical condition it is their responsibility to follow their doctor’s advice, and to also learn for themselves the changes they need to make, and then make them. The most popular items in my store are the simplest ones; the white tea, which is much higher in antioxidants than green, yet has less caffeine, less fluoride, and a nice subtle sweetness.
The yerba mate, which is a coffee substitute, loaded with nutrients, and then there is the Chia Seeds. Athletes, diabetics, and dieters, often use chia seeds. I originally learned about them from a thyroid Website. The chia seeds keep your body hydrated supply your body with nutrients control sugar levels and control appetite.
More and more people are turning back to natural healing. My best advice to offer, is before you put anything into your body, learn about it. There are many products on the market now that are a combination of different herbs, and any one of those herbs could potentially cause side effects, depending on your individual overall health. I will be happy to answer any of your questions. You may call me at (440)-428-0575 or visit me at the store.
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