Thread: Green tea patches

great post. thanks for bringing it up. Unfortunately, i can't help u. But, i find this hypo thyroid condition and it's natural cures to be very interesting talk. I hope you & your girlfriend find all the information u need.

So far I haven't seen anything that would convince me that green tea would provide more thermogenic benefits or a greater increase in thyroid output than a comparably high dose of caffeine. Anyone feel differently?

I am not exactly abreast on how to treat hypothyoidism though

Originally Posted by Cardinal

So far I haven't seen anything that would convince me that green tea would provide more thermogenic benefits or a greater increase in thyroid output than a comparably high dose of caffeine. Anyone feel differently?

Yes. The thermogenic effect is due to a combination of the caffine and s specific polyphenol (catechins - mainly epigallocatechin gallate - EGCG and and epigallocatechin - EGC).

There are lots of studies into the effects of this (both on metabolism and on other health factors):
http://www.the-aps.org/press/conference/eb03/18.htm
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=7673
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...tea/index.html
http://www.sevencups.com/tea-health-...php#components

I am not exactly abreast on how to treat hypothyoidism though

Usually (especially if it is diagnosed by a doctor and is proven to be clinically significant) it is treated with thyroid hormone suppliements (eg: synthyroid).

Originally Posted by Tommy

My girlfriend has hypo thyroid condition and one of the side effects of having it is a decreased matabolisim, her Dr has told her to start taking suplements flax oil,multi's,and green tea, etc... she found these and im wondering if there even worth it, since you can just drink it and get the same benifits. http://www.freewebs.com/youthfountai...weightloss.htm

Did the doctor prescribe her thyroxine? Nothing is going to produce a metabolic effect as significant as that...

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Yes. The thermogenic effect is due to a combination of the caffine and s specific polyphenol (catechins - mainly epigallocatechin gallate - EGCG and and epigallocatechin - EGC).

There are lots of studies into the effects of this (both on metabolism and on other health factors):
http://www.the-aps.org/press/conference/eb03/18.htm
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=7673
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...tea/index.html
http://www.sevencups.com/tea-health-...php#components

Much appreciated emma. And here I thought everyone went crazy over getting a high egcg content mainly for the antioxidant property of the polyphenols.

Originally Posted by Cardinal

So far I haven't seen anything that would convince me that green tea would provide more thermogenic benefits or a greater increase in thyroid output than a comparably high dose of caffeine. Anyone feel differently?

I think green tea is more healthy for you than caffeine. Also, caffeine can become addictive.

Yes. That was what I was initially thinking, that the green tea was just recommended for health reasons. But remember that unless you get decaf, you will still be getting a fair dose of caffeine from green tea itself. So you may not miss out on the negatives of caffeine use this way.

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Did the doctor prescribe her thyroxine? Nothing is going to produce a metabolic effect as significant as that...

Thank's for those link's Emma!!! they were very informative.As far as the medication she's on I would have to ask her again,im trying to do more research on it just so I understand it better and can help her with it because before I met her I've heard of "Hyper"thyroid never Hypo though

Originally Posted by Missfit4all

great post. thanks for bringing it up. Unfortunately, i can't help u. But, i find this hypo thyroid condition and it's natural cures to be very interesting talk. I hope you & your girlfriend find all the information u need.

Thank's!!! she does very well on her own and way more inteligent than me , but it is intresting learning about it.She is a very healthy girl despite it though.

One more thing the DR. told her is to stay away from coffe because of it's high aciditty.Another thing I found out is she is seeing a genaral practitioner and not a specialist,I would think that maybe A dietitician and or a nutritionist would be someone she might want to see, yes??

Originally Posted by Tommy

One more thing the DR. told her is to stay away from coffe because of it's high aciditty.Another thing I found out is she is seeing a genaral practitioner and not a specialist,I would think that maybe A dietitician and or a nutritionist would be someone she might want to see, yes??

My personal opinion from my own personal experiences with Doctor(s) is, yes. But...personally, I am more into being "Healed" through Holistic Healing Medicines than Processed on the market medications?

My own experience as mentioned prior was with a face breakout? Three (3) doctors and three hundred dollars ($300) later.....after being wrongly diagnosed with Rosacea and Adult Acne....i later found (on my own) through my own research...it was nothing than WATER or Lack there of? Till this day, I drink my daily recommended amount of water and thankfully have had a glowing complexion since?

Dietician/ Nutritionist --- i for one .....am ALL for it!

Originally Posted by Tommy

One more thing the DR. told her is to stay away from coffe because of it's high aciditty.Another thing I found out is she is seeing a genaral practitioner and not a specialist,I would think that maybe A dietitician and or a nutritionist would be someone she might want to see, yes??

They are not going to help her with her condition. If she has been diagnosed as HYPOTHYROID (which can be a serious medical condition) then I highly recommend she specifically goes to see an endocrinologist.

These are people that SPECIALISE in HORMONE related diseases and therapies. She really needs to be placed on the appropriate medication and monitored to make sure she has been given the appropriate dosages.

If she wants to see a dietitian on the side, then she can - but also be careful as a lot of 'old-school' dietitians do not really have a good grasp on what is healthy! (they still use the old 'diet pyramid' and advocate a high carbohydrate, low fat, low protein diet).

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

be careful as a lot of 'old-school' dietitians do not really have a good grasp on what is healthy!

Yes, I know what U speak of!!!
B careful 2 find A good 1 is right.

EXAMPLE: When i lie in a hospital bed with 5 broken bones...the Nutritionist/dietitian came into my room 2 see how i was eating? When i told her i had NO appetite for meat...She flipped out! "OH NO...you must Eat your MEAT!", she said, "You need the Protein for your Muscles?" and did an exit? ...dumbfounded, it was later confirmed by another that No, i did not have to eat Meat for protein and Yes, i could indeed find my protein source other than meat? Foods like Soy Milk, Nuts, Cheese, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Peanut Butter...lots of stuff i could eat!!! I was so pissed off! and thought "what kind of hands am i in?" This is rediculous? I knew then finding a Qualified, trustworthy, Reputable "Nutritionist/dietitian" was no lauging matter! Tis when i set out on my own Nutritional Journey 2 do my own Nutritional research.

Back 2 your girlfriend with the Thryroid condition...

I happen 2B researching "Wheatgrass" a sprout similar to Alfalfa sprouts which can be bought by seed and actually grow in your own home. (very cool.) The Wheatgrass i read is filled with as much protein as in a Meat product and is loaded the "cure all" Chlorophyll? People have been known to make "Green juice" from a juicer and make "Green tea" from this Wonderful Organic sprout called Wheat grass!!!

GOOD 2 KNOW STUFF 4 UR GIRL....They mentioned how Chlorophyll found in Wheat grass can help to keep the "Thryroid Gland in balance"? More found here....

http://www.creativehealthinstitute.us/wheatgrass.htm

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Did the doctor prescribe her thyroxine? Nothing is going to produce a metabolic effect as significant as that...

Emma she's taking Synthroid for it

Originally Posted by Missfit4all

Back 2 your girlfriend with the Thryroid condition...

I happen 2B researching "Wheatgrass" a sprout similar to Alfalfa sprouts which can be bought by seed and actually grow in your own home. (very cool.) The Wheatgrass i read is filled with as much protein as in a Meat product and is loaded the "cure all" Chlorophyll? People have been known to make "Green juice" from a juicer and make "Green tea" from this Wonderful Organic sprout called Wheat grass!!!

GOOD 2 KNOW STUFF 4 UR GIRL....They mentioned how Chlorophyll found in Wheat grass can help to keep the "Thryroid Gland in balance"? More found here....

http://www.creativehealthinstitute.us/wheatgrass.htm

I will pass this on to her I think she will be intrested in it.I found a good article on it that helped me understand it better http://www.beachdoctor.com/Publicati...ypothyroid.htm thank's for your help Missfit4all