A long time member of metabolism.com, Eric Pritchard, has been a determined critic of “T4 only” treatment of hypothyroidism. In his latest comment Eric shows that scientists were aware of the inadequacy of “T4 only” treatment since 1947! I wanted to give everyone a chance to read his comment so I am posting to the [...]
January 3, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
SweetiePie Doesn’t Need a Shrink to Quit Smoking
Many members here at metabolism.com have shared their thoughts and experience on ways to stop smoking. There have been many who feel defeated because they can’t beat the weight gain that accompanies their efforts. SweetiePie has a clear message about how not to beat yourself up while achieving the goal of a smoke free (and [...]
January 1, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
What’s Inside My Ebook, Metabolism.com?
My ebook Metabolism.com is now available; I think you will find it a great resource for many of the common problems members have asked me about over the past 15 years. Buy it now and use it for years to come. Don’t forget to check out the Weight Loss and Weight Gain Programs included for [...]
December 31, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Patti Keeps on Running Despite Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers of young adults. Many of these cancers have no symptoms until a routine exam reveals a lump in the neck. This was the case with Patti who shares her upbeat experience with us. The good news about this type of cancer is that despite spread to [...]
December 23, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Margie Reports Her Success with Armour Thyroid
Hello, Everyone I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 10 years ago, I have two sisters and several aunts with the same problem. I was prescribed synthroid and it was a Godsend for the first three years even though I was up and down, however I began to be more and more tired and just generally did not [...]
December 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
HCG is a Hairy Hormone
By Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com In the first article in this series, The HCG-Cancer Connection, I explained how HCG is made by some types of cancer and can serve as a marker for cancer activity. Now I want to explore another effect of HCG, the stimulation of male hormone (testosterone) production. Just to review, [...]
December 3, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Lovey Needs Encouragement to Deal with Her Condition
Lovey posts this sad message to metabolism.com. Many of the members here have been through this type of paralyzing doubt and have found a way to get the help they need. So, if you have a minute to spare, in the spirit of the season, why not offer Lovey a message that will help her [...]
November 28, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
HCG, Your Hormone Metabolism and Cancer
by Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com Last week Helen, a friend of the family, called to brag she had lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks and also to ask if she had given herself cancer in the process. What was the connection between her supposed miracle metabolism and cancer? Helen was taking HCG injections and [...]
October 30, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Will T-3 Help Dana with her weight, hair, skin and mood?
Although we often speak of the metabolic effects of thyroid hormone, we are really referring to the fact that this hormone helps to regulate the function of every system in the body. A system that is often a source of concern is known as the integument; the hair, skin and nails. The effects of disease [...]
August 18, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Zach’s Treatment Success with Cytomel
Zach points out that most of the posts about thyroid treatment issues at metabolism.com are from women. That makes sense because autoimmune thyroid disease is approximately 10 times more common in women than men. But man or woman, thyroid hormone treatment is still the same and his success with Cytomel is something worth noting. Zach [...]
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