Re: Back to Basics- multivitamin

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Hi there ,

My little guy just started thyroid meds a couple months ago. I didn't even pay attention to if something could or not be taken with it. What is it you avoid?

Casandra > To: mb12 valtrex > Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:56:14 +0000> Subject: Re: Back to Basics- multivitamin> > Keri, > > I had the same problem, my brothers supplements got out of control -- and at that point, I decided to regroup. He also takes thyroid, so I had to figure out what he could take w/in 4 hours of taking that. > > The unfortunate part here is I had to take out a lot of things too. And try to come up w/a plan that included multi-purpose items. > > I had his multi-vitamin, zinc and cal/mag all compounded. This allowed me to give three doses (one of each) three times per day, spaced out. (and it was EASY) I also (because he is older) relied on "chewables" to give him in his lunch. (so for lunch he gets iron, vitamin c, gaba, probiotic, and coromega. - I pre-make a "snack" bag w/them all) > > I will not lie, it's a LOT of work. And I recently just added a new protocol to this already stressed protocol. However, I also took some stuff out to see if I had any good results. (which I have) > > I guess what I am trying to say is -- regroup, keep the stuff which you deem most important, and make it easy to remember (and write down). I found it only takes me a couple of days to get the right routine going. Keep in mind, that food combining helps in terms of using digestive enzymes. > > I found w/my brother that adding fresh pineapple to his meals (and hard core diet), helps not having to take digestive enzymes or probiotics, as it's incorporated into his meals. So, I've been able to reduce those as well. (which is a money saver.) I use Kim-Chi to help in the probiotics area, but I know that a lot of Moms use kefir too.> > My brother (25) has made amazing progress. And now I have to think about getting his education and physical activity up to speed. It just never stops!> > laura > > > >> > I am trying to consolidate my daughters pills. The sheer amount is making> > her sick to her stomach in the mornings. Can anyone recommend a good multi> > that might possible have some of these added in? She also takes CoQ10,> > DMAE, L- Tyrosine, at least 1000 IU Vit D, Phosphytydserine,> > PhosphatidylCholine, acai berry, and milk thistle. She also takes SPEAK,> > digestive enzymes and probioitcs.. Whew! Thanks! Keri> >> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

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Hi there ,

My little guy just started thyroid meds a couple months ago. I didn't even pay attention to if something could or not be taken with it. What is it you avoid?

Casandra > To: mb12 valtrex > Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:56:14 +0000> Subject: Re: Back to Basics- multivitamin> > Keri, > > I had the same problem, my brothers supplements got out of control -- and at that point, I decided to regroup. He also takes thyroid, so I had to figure out what he could take w/in 4 hours of taking that. > > The unfortunate part here is I had to take out a lot of things too. And try to come up w/a plan that included multi-purpose items. > > I had his multi-vitamin, zinc and cal/mag all compounded. This allowed me to give three doses (one of each) three times per day, spaced out. (and it was EASY) I also (because he is older) relied on "chewables" to give him in his lunch. (so for lunch he gets iron, vitamin c, gaba, probiotic, and coromega. - I pre-make a "snack" bag w/them all) > > I will not lie, it's a LOT of work. And I recently just added a new protocol to this already stressed protocol. However, I also took some stuff out to see if I had any good results. (which I have) > > I guess what I am trying to say is -- regroup, keep the stuff which you deem most important, and make it easy to remember (and write down). I found it only takes me a couple of days to get the right routine going. Keep in mind, that food combining helps in terms of using digestive enzymes. > > I found w/my brother that adding fresh pineapple to his meals (and hard core diet), helps not having to take digestive enzymes or probiotics, as it's incorporated into his meals. So, I've been able to reduce those as well. (which is a money saver.) I use Kim-Chi to help in the probiotics area, but I know that a lot of Moms use kefir too.> > My brother (25) has made amazing progress. And now I have to think about getting his education and physical activity up to speed. It just never stops!> > laura > > > >> > I am trying to consolidate my daughters pills. The sheer amount is making> > her sick to her stomach in the mornings. Can anyone recommend a good multi> > that might possible have some of these added in? She also takes CoQ10,> > DMAE, L- Tyrosine, at least 1000 IU Vit D, Phosphytydserine,> > PhosphatidylCholine, acai berry, and milk thistle. She also takes SPEAK,> > digestive enzymes and probioitcs.. Whew! Thanks! Keri> >> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

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Hi there ,

My little guy just started thyroid meds a couple months ago. I didn't even pay attention to if something could or not be taken with it. What is it you avoid?

Casandra > To: mb12 valtrex > Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:56:14 +0000> Subject: Re: Back to Basics- multivitamin> > Keri, > > I had the same problem, my brothers supplements got out of control -- and at that point, I decided to regroup. He also takes thyroid, so I had to figure out what he could take w/in 4 hours of taking that. > > The unfortunate part here is I had to take out a lot of things too. And try to come up w/a plan that included multi-purpose items. > > I had his multi-vitamin, zinc and cal/mag all compounded. This allowed me to give three doses (one of each) three times per day, spaced out. (and it was EASY) I also (because he is older) relied on "chewables" to give him in his lunch. (so for lunch he gets iron, vitamin c, gaba, probiotic, and coromega. - I pre-make a "snack" bag w/them all) > > I will not lie, it's a LOT of work. And I recently just added a new protocol to this already stressed protocol. However, I also took some stuff out to see if I had any good results. (which I have) > > I guess what I am trying to say is -- regroup, keep the stuff which you deem most important, and make it easy to remember (and write down). I found it only takes me a couple of days to get the right routine going. Keep in mind, that food combining helps in terms of using digestive enzymes. > > I found w/my brother that adding fresh pineapple to his meals (and hard core diet), helps not having to take digestive enzymes or probiotics, as it's incorporated into his meals. So, I've been able to reduce those as well. (which is a money saver.) I use Kim-Chi to help in the probiotics area, but I know that a lot of Moms use kefir too.> > My brother (25) has made amazing progress. And now I have to think about getting his education and physical activity up to speed. It just never stops!> > laura > > > >> > I am trying to consolidate my daughters pills. The sheer amount is making> > her sick to her stomach in the mornings. Can anyone recommend a good multi> > that might possible have some of these added in? She also takes CoQ10,> > DMAE, L- Tyrosine, at least 1000 IU Vit D, Phosphytydserine,> > PhosphatidylCholine, acai berry, and milk thistle. She also takes SPEAK,> > digestive enzymes and probioitcs.. Whew! Thanks! Keri> >> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

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AH! According to the package: Zinc, Iron, & Calcium. (my guess is magnesium

too) -- you must wait at least 4 hours before giving them any of these

supplements. (As it interferes w/absorption.) -- It also says to be given

w/plenty of water. I also found that his " fiber drink " also cannot be given in

this time frame as it mops up the thyroid med. -- so I would also say charcoal,

or other items that mop up toxins -- which is why I had all of his vitamins

compounded as it took the stress off me on what to do. (I've got my hands full)

I literally sat down with all his stuff, and wrote it out w/a schedule that

could work. Then I tried it, and once I got it right, I did a workup - sent it

to his doc, explained what I was doing, and she concurred. I also found that

too many supplements interfered w/him eating, as it just took up space. I think

eating is more important than supplements, so I took some stuff out and made up

with it w/food. (mostly probiotics and digestive enzymes)

I added " iodine " drops though, at night before bed. I am hoping to get his

thyroid making it's own, rather than meds. He was on 125mcg synthyroid, now he

is at 88mcg -- and doing really well. So, hopefully, we can get it down again.

(I had him checked because he was getting tremors, hair loss, etc. and my gut

said " thyroid! " -- and sure enough, it was.) Because he has made such progress

in such a short period of time, we get it tested every 4-6 weeks.

I hope this helps!!

laura

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> > > I am trying to consolidate my daughters pills. The sheer amount is making

> > > her sick to her stomach in the mornings. Can anyone recommend a good multi

> > > that might possible have some of these added in? She also takes CoQ10,

> > > DMAE, L- Tyrosine, at least 1000 IU Vit D, Phosphytydserine,

> > > PhosphatidylCholine, acai berry, and milk thistle. She also takes SPEAK,

> > > digestive enzymes and probioitcs.. Whew! Thanks! Keri

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