Eleuthero for sluggish thyroid and high cortisol levels?
Dear Stephen,
I have chronic neurological lyme (shaking, balance issues, and acute fatigue) and have just begun taking stephania tet. I think it’s beginning to help with the brain inflammation. For now, I’d really like help in identifying a good herb to help with my sluggish thyroid (the Armour doesn’t seem to be helping my low body temp and cold hands/feet). After reading Healing Lyme, I’m confused as to whether eleuthero is good for treating sluggish thyroid with high cortisol in individuals with chronic lyme. Also, if it is, would the Russian dose from Pharm Herb be appropriate? Or the less strong American dosage? If the latter, what brand do you recommend purchasing? Thank you and take care!
I have chronic neurological lyme (shaking, balance issues, and acute fatigue) and have just begun taking stephania tet. I think it’s beginning to help with the brain inflammation. For now, I’d really like help in identifying a good herb to help with my sluggish thyroid (the Armour doesn’t seem to be helping my low body temp and cold hands/feet). After reading Healing Lyme, I’m confused as to whether eleuthero is good for treating sluggish thyroid with high cortisol in individuals with chronic lyme. Also, if it is, would the Russian dose from Pharm Herb be appropriate? Or the less strong American dosage? If the latter, what brand do you recommend purchasing? Thank you and take care!
Stephen’s response:
The main herb for thyroid is probably bladderwrack; I have seen mixed results from it. Chlorella and spirulina help a lot but over time. Eleuthero will help but its impacts over time are more on the adrenals, which will help energy and stamina. For cold hands and feet the best herbs are cayenne, prickly ash, and ginger. I would highly suggest you try a fresh ginger juice in hot water for that and it will help the thyroid as well. A piece of ginger about the size of your thumb, juiced. Put the juice in 8 oz hot water, add honey to taste and a wedge of lime (squeezed into the drink) and drink it 2-4 times a day. Great as well for the onset of colds or flu.
The main herb for thyroid is probably bladderwrack; I have seen mixed results from it. Chlorella and spirulina help a lot but over time. Eleuthero will help but its impacts over time are more on the adrenals, which will help energy and stamina. For cold hands and feet the best herbs are cayenne, prickly ash, and ginger. I would highly suggest you try a fresh ginger juice in hot water for that and it will help the thyroid as well. A piece of ginger about the size of your thumb, juiced. Put the juice in 8 oz hot water, add honey to taste and a wedge of lime (squeezed into the drink) and drink it 2-4 times a day. Great as well for the onset of colds or flu.
Stephen
posted on September 2, 2011 in eleutherococcus, Herbs, hormonal issues, Symptoms
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