Comments for DrHyman.com http://drhyman.com Functional Medicine, Books & Supplements Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:09:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Magnesium: Meet the Most Powerful Relaxation Mineral Available by nutritionist http://drhyman.com/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral-available-577/comment-page-2/#comment-17751 nutritionist Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:09:01 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=577#comment-17751 Hi mary jane, Thank you for writingin re: MG- if you are running to the bathroom too often, cut back and taper down till you find a happy medium. Or switch to the glycinate form of magnesium. In good health, Lizzy Hi mary jane,

Thank you for writingin re: MG- if you are running to the bathroom too often, cut back and taper down till you find a happy medium. Or switch to the glycinate form of magnesium.

In good health,
Lizzy

]]> Comment on A 7-Step Plan to Boost Your Low Thyroid and Metabolism by nutritionist http://drhyman.com/a-7-step-plan-to-boost-your-low-thyroid-and-metabolis-776/comment-page-3/#comment-17750 nutritionist Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:58:14 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=776#comment-17750 Hi Jennifer, Thank you for writing and sharing your daughter's health story. Sounds like the two of you have been through so much... With proper care it can get better. Unfortunately we cannot comment on her labs in this space...She needs to be seen by a practitioner trained in thyroid and hormone balance and we would recommend a qualified endocrinologist functional med practitioner. In order to provide you the proper care you need we hope you will seek the attention of a local qualified Functional Med practitioner soon. To locate a doctor who practices functional medicine like Dr. Hyman, go to http://www.functionalmedicine.org/findfmphysician/index.asp and scroll down to where it says "locate a practitioner" and enter your zip. Progress accordingly from there. To make an appointment at Dr. Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA please go to: http://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/becoming-a-patient/ When you are finished reading through the material you may call the office at After you have reviewed this, please contact our office to make an appointment. By phone, (413) 637-9991; by email, office@ultrawellnesscenter.com It is a good idea to emply the concepts of diet and lifestyle outlined in Dr. Hyman's 7 step plan in this article. This is the best way to regain control of her body's natural rhythms and hormone harmony so to speak... Have you tried eliminating common food allergens, especially dairy and gluten? Often this simple (yet challenging at first, we know!) modification helps restart the engines! If you would like to have a more personalized nutrition consult please see our coaching programs: http://store.drhyman.com/Store/List/Coaching-Programs In good health! Lizzy Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for writing and sharing your daughter’s health story. Sounds like the two of you have been through so much… With proper care it can get better. Unfortunately we cannot comment on her labs in this space…She needs to be seen by a practitioner trained in thyroid and hormone balance and we would recommend a qualified endocrinologist functional med practitioner. In order to provide you the proper care you need we hope you will seek the attention of a local qualified Functional Med practitioner soon. To locate a doctor who practices functional medicine like Dr. Hyman, go to http://www.functionalmedicine.org/findfmphysician/index.asp and scroll down to where it says “locate a practitioner” and enter your zip. Progress accordingly from there.

To make an appointment at Dr. Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA please go to: http://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/becoming-a-patient/ When you are finished reading through the material you may call the office at After you have reviewed this, please contact our office to make an appointment. By phone, (413) 637-9991; by email, office@ultrawellnesscenter.com

It is a good idea to emply the concepts of diet and lifestyle outlined in Dr. Hyman’s 7 step plan in this article. This is the best way to regain control of her body’s natural rhythms and hormone harmony so to speak… Have you tried eliminating common food allergens, especially dairy and gluten? Often this simple (yet challenging at first, we know!) modification helps restart the engines! If you would like to have a more personalized nutrition consult please see our coaching programs: http://store.drhyman.com/Store/List/Coaching-Programs

In good health!
Lizzy

]]> Comment on 5 Steps To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance by nutritionist http://drhyman.com/5-steps-to-reversing-type-2-diabetes-and-insulin-resistance-591/comment-page-2/#comment-17748 nutritionist Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:52:39 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=591#comment-17748 Hi Amber, Thank you for writing in and sharing your story about diabetes and your future. How wonderful to hear about your successes thus far, seems like there can be more in your futute so keep up your spirit! As for recommending metformin we cannot comment on that in this setting. It's probably best you work with a doc you can see and meet in person for best care, Some functional medicine docs work outside the perimeter of insurance and might suit your needs. To locate a doctor who practices functional medicine like Dr. Hyman, go to http://www.functionalmedicine.org/findfmphysician/index.asp and scroll down to where it says "locate a practitioner" and enter your zip. Progress accordingly from there. We hope you will stay tuned for the release of Dr, Hyman's latest book out this month! It is called the Blood Sugar Solution and is exactly what you are looking for re: diet, supplement, herbs, spices and medicine! It is an organized step-wise approach to preventing and reversing type II! Here is a sneak peak: http://drhyman.com/bss-sneak-preview/ If you want a more personalized nutrition consult we would be happy to work with you. To learn more about this service, please go to:http://store.drhyman.com/Store/List/Coaching-Programs Something to mull over while waiting for the book: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/fiber-health-the-super-fi_b_594153.html and http://store.ultrawellnesscenter.com/Store/Show/ListAlphabetically/505/WellBetX-PGX In good health, Lizzy Hi Amber,
Thank you for writing in and sharing your story about diabetes and your future. How wonderful to hear about your successes thus far, seems like there can be more in your futute so keep up your spirit! As for recommending metformin we cannot comment on that in this setting. It’s probably best you work with a doc you can see and meet in person for best care, Some functional medicine docs work outside the perimeter of insurance and might suit your needs. To locate a doctor who practices functional medicine like Dr. Hyman, go to http://www.functionalmedicine.org/findfmphysician/index.asp and scroll down to where it says “locate a practitioner” and enter your zip. Progress accordingly from there.

We hope you will stay tuned for the release of Dr, Hyman’s latest book out this month! It is called the Blood Sugar Solution and is exactly what you are looking for re: diet, supplement, herbs, spices and medicine! It is an organized step-wise approach to preventing and reversing type II! Here is a sneak peak: http://drhyman.com/bss-sneak-preview/

If you want a more personalized nutrition consult we would be happy to work with you. To learn more about this service, please go to:http://store.drhyman.com/Store/List/Coaching-Programs

Something to mull over while waiting for the book: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/fiber-health-the-super-fi_b_594153.html
and http://store.ultrawellnesscenter.com/Store/Show/ListAlphabetically/505/WellBetX-PGX

In good health,
Lizzy

]]> Comment on 5 Steps To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance by Amber http://drhyman.com/5-steps-to-reversing-type-2-diabetes-and-insulin-resistance-591/comment-page-2/#comment-17745 Amber Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:33:15 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=591#comment-17745 I am 26 i have type 2 diabetes pcos and hypothyroidism. i am not on any medicine bc i dont have insurance. my mother in law gave me some metformin xr. my bs ran over 360 at fasting. i started seeing a difference in my sugar as i took metformin but stopped. i plan on starting back i want to get healthy and one day have a baby. i also take cinnamin with chromium in it. do you think if i keep taking the metformin(1500mg) a day i will eventually get healthy and get off all medicines. i weigh 204. i used to weigh close to 260 so i have lost weight in the past 3 yrs. plzz let me know some advice and what else i can do to help my diabetes. I am 26 i have type 2 diabetes pcos and hypothyroidism. i am not on any medicine bc i dont have insurance. my mother in law gave me some metformin xr. my bs ran over 360 at fasting. i started seeing a difference in my sugar as i took metformin but stopped. i plan on starting back i want to get healthy and one day have a baby. i also take cinnamin with chromium in it. do you think if i keep taking the metformin(1500mg) a day i will eventually get healthy and get off all medicines. i weigh 204. i used to weigh close to 260 so i have lost weight in the past 3 yrs. plzz let me know some advice and what else i can do to help my diabetes.

]]> Comment on A 7-Step Plan to Boost Your Low Thyroid and Metabolism by jennifer http://drhyman.com/a-7-step-plan-to-boost-your-low-thyroid-and-metabolis-776/comment-page-3/#comment-17744 jennifer Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:13 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=776#comment-17744 Hello. My daughter is 14 years old. She was always on th every low end of the weight chart. After her first period,she was 12 1/2 ,she gained 50 pounds in 3 months. I have always thought something was not right, as early as 1st grade. Her pupils would dialte and she was soo skinny. I continue wanting answers to no avail. Her docter finally did blood work and her levels were at 0.00. That was six weeks ago, she wanted us to wait that time and retake the tests. Yesterday we took the tests and nothing has changed, except her Vitamin D levels were good because we started taking them. Also her blood pressure was high. Her body always looks and feels swollen. Joint pain and depression, her grades in the last year and a half have are just plain awful, because she cant concentrate. Her Dr. today called and said lets wait 4 months a try the tests again! Iam soo frusterated,I told the nurse today that I dont want to wait again, she needs to see a specialist. Am I over reacting or should I push for more? What is a low level? Hello. My daughter is 14 years old. She was always on th every low end of the weight chart. After her first period,she was 12 1/2 ,she gained 50 pounds in 3 months. I have always thought something was not right, as early as 1st grade. Her pupils would dialte and she was soo skinny. I continue wanting answers to no avail. Her docter finally did blood work and her levels were at 0.00. That was six weeks ago, she wanted us to wait that time and retake the tests. Yesterday we took the tests and nothing has changed, except her Vitamin D levels were good because we started taking them. Also her blood pressure was high. Her body always looks and feels swollen. Joint pain and depression, her grades in the last year and a half have are just plain awful, because she cant concentrate. Her Dr. today called and said lets wait 4 months a try the tests again! Iam soo frusterated,I told the nurse today that I dont want to wait again, she needs to see a specialist. Am I over reacting or should I push for more? What is a low level?

]]> Comment on Paula Deen: Queen of Disease or Healing Food Fairy? by Marie Lovenheim http://drhyman.com/paula-deen-queen-of-disease-or-healing-food-fairy-8231/comment-page-1/#comment-17742 Marie Lovenheim Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:28 +0000 http://drhyman.com/?p=8231#comment-17742 $14 for a meal at Paula Deen's restaurant and lines out the door to get in are frequent. It's better to go home and cook your own delicious and nourishing meal! Think stir-fry, not deep-fry! $14 for a meal at Paula Deen’s restaurant and lines out the door to get in are frequent. It’s better to go home and cook your own delicious and nourishing meal! Think stir-fry, not deep-fry!

]]> Comment on 10 Rules to Eat Safely for Life (and What to Remove from Your Kitchen) by Kathy Watts http://drhyman.com/10-rules-to-eat-safely-for-life-and-what-to-remove-from-your-kitchen-8308/comment-page-1/#comment-17741 Kathy Watts Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:46 +0000 http://drhyman.com/?p=8308#comment-17741 I already use those ten rules as a guideline for healthy eating. I have a vegetable garden, herb garden and I stay away from the ingredients you suggest to stay away from. I saw a doctor yesterday who recommended one of your books. He also recommended that I take digestive enzymes and probiotics from the healthfood store. I currently do not take medications or supplements. Aren't these supplements from a chem lab? What takes place in order to get the ingredients into those capsules the doctor recommends? By the way, the reason for my doctor's visit was not digestive issues. Thanks for your repsonse. I already use those ten rules as a guideline for healthy eating. I have a vegetable garden, herb garden and I stay away from the ingredients you suggest to stay away from.
I saw a doctor yesterday who recommended one of your books. He also recommended that I take digestive enzymes and probiotics from the healthfood store. I currently do not take medications or supplements. Aren’t these supplements from a chem lab? What takes place in order to get the ingredients into those capsules the doctor recommends?
By the way, the reason for my doctor’s visit was not digestive issues.

Thanks for your repsonse.

]]> Comment on Magnesium: Meet the Most Powerful Relaxation Mineral Available by Mary Jane http://drhyman.com/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral-available-577/comment-page-2/#comment-17740 Mary Jane Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:08 +0000 http://dh.webdevstudios.com/?p=577#comment-17740 Hi, I take Natural Calm and it helps with chronic constipation due to my hypothyroidism and redundant colon. However 1000mg per day of Natural Calm may be too much??? Are there side effects from taking too much of this product and does it interfere with Synthroid absorption? Please comment! Thank you. Hi, I take Natural Calm and it helps with chronic constipation due to my hypothyroidism and redundant colon. However 1000mg per day of Natural Calm may be too much??? Are there side effects from taking too much of this product and does it interfere with Synthroid absorption? Please comment! Thank you.

]]> Comment on How to Stop Attacking Yourself: 9 Steps to Heal Autoimmune Disease by chantal cyr http://drhyman.com/how-to-stop-attacking-yourself-9-steps-to-heal-autoimmune-disease-1778/comment-page-4/#comment-17733 chantal cyr Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:54:28 +0000 http://drhyman.com/?p=1778#comment-17733 Hi, my name is chantal. Where to begin? My mom past away with Ms. Now I'm a mother of a 4 year old daughter. I haven't been diagnosed. But My symptoms are getting worst. It mostly started when I got pregnant. Extreme low blood pressure, extreme tiredness, sore muscle in the legs, can't go up stairs. lower back pain and bladder inconstancy, skin rashes and muscle spasm. Being a witness of my mothers I see a coincidence. Also my grandmother had hearth problems. I remember my she also had skin conditions all over her body. My worry is my daughter. I don't want to past this on to her. I know it's nutrition but where do I begin? For myself and my daughter? I came a across some research saying that all autoimmune disorders are related. That one in the family could of had lupus and than the daughter Ms. They are finding many cases like this. Hi, my name is chantal. Where to begin? My mom past away with Ms. Now I’m a mother of a 4 year old daughter. I haven’t been diagnosed. But My symptoms are getting worst. It mostly started when I got pregnant. Extreme low blood pressure, extreme tiredness, sore muscle in the legs, can’t go up stairs. lower back pain and bladder inconstancy, skin rashes and muscle spasm. Being a witness of my mothers I see a coincidence. Also my grandmother had hearth problems. I remember my she also had skin conditions all over her body. My worry is my daughter. I don’t want to past this on to her. I know it’s nutrition but where do I begin?
For myself and my daughter? I came a across some research saying that all autoimmune disorders are related. That one in the family could of had lupus and than the daughter Ms. They are finding many cases like this.

]]> Comment on Paula Deen: Queen of Disease or Healing Food Fairy? by BETTY http://drhyman.com/paula-deen-queen-of-disease-or-healing-food-fairy-8231/comment-page-1/#comment-17730 BETTY Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:10:34 +0000 http://drhyman.com/?p=8231#comment-17730 I don't understand why are some people so worry about Paula Dean she is OK. What you should be worring about is all the people that are killing people ,old people and children that is going to bed with out a meal instead of Paula. Paula I love you and in time you will do what you need to I did . I don’t understand why are some people so worry about Paula Dean she is OK.
What you should be worring about is all the people that are killing people ,old people and children that is going to bed with out a meal instead of Paula. Paula I love you and in time you will do what you need to I did .

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