Some observations at 3 months in

[artemis]

Been doing/eating/taking all things Peat-y for just over 3 months now. Only been experimenting with thyroid meds for 2 weeks. A few observations:

* This forum is great. The amount of information here is invaluable.

* I urinate less frequently. This is good!

* I have more body odor. This is not good.

* Most of my family and friends think I'm crazy. It gets so tiring to have to justify and defend your dietary choices all the time. Lately I just don't -- let them think whatever they want.

* My veins are less noticeable. Also, I guess on a related note, I have noticed something peculiar and unexpected: the skin surrounding my anus is a bright pink, not purple-ish like it has always been. Weird, right?
Where the skins changes, it has always appeared somewhat bluish/purple-ish -- now it changes into a bright yellow-y pink. The blue tint is completely gone! This seems to be permanent. It has stayed this way for weeks.
I guess this would be a good sign?

* My sleep has improved a lot. It was always pretty good, but now it's really good. Deep, sound sleep.

* Weight gain has been minimal. Gained a solid 3 pounds, quickly, then that was it. Didn't know what to expect, so this is good.

* Thyroid dosing is tricky -- still working it out. But when you hit a pulse of 85 and a temp of 98.3 (both records for me), it feels amazing!

 

[tara]

Nice report, thanks.

 

[Blossom]

That's great artemis!

 

[artemis]

One other thing that should go in the "not good" column is that one of my front teeth has gotten really sensitive

 

[Birdie]

On the body odor, it is probably a good sign health wise to have it. Indicates increased metabolism.

I have about zero body odor and it's been that way for a few years.
News is I did notice a tiny bit under the arms last night in the shower.
I mean, it's great to never smell bad, but a little coming back is encouraging too.

 

[artemis]

Thanks, Birdie! I never thought of it that way.
I'll move the increased body odor to the "good" column, then!

 

[Birdie]

You're welcome artemis. Something else... I just was reading around the forum and there is talk about vitamin K, especially the kinds found in Super K, and it's helping tooth sensitivity... It was under Tooth Decay I think.

 

[artemis]

Yes, I was taking SuperK for awhile, but when I ran out I got another kind -- I'm thinking now it's the wrong kind. I'm taking Nutrigold K2 MK7 now, I don't think it's as good. When I use this up I'll either go back to the SuperK or the Thorne K2.

 

[Birdie]

If you find one of the others help the tooth sensitivity please report back.
Always hard to pin down just what works in my experience but we try.

I wonder about the amounts in the Nutrigold. Maybe compare with the SuperK.

 

[Peat's_Girl]

Where the skins changes, it has always appeared somewhat bluish/purple-ish -- now it changes into a bright yellow-y pink. The blue tint is completely gone! This seems to be permanent. It has stayed this way for weeks.
I guess this would be a good sign?

Wow, I never thought of checking there ;D

 

[artemis]

Where the skins changes, it has always appeared somewhat bluish/purple-ish -- now it changes into a bright yellow-y pink. The blue tint is completely gone! This seems to be permanent. It has stayed this way for weeks.
I guess this would be a good sign?

Wow, I never thought of checking there ;D

I know, right?! I was spending a good bit of time for awhile there with a mirror in my crotch because I was dealing with a fungal issue (jock itch?), not around the anus but nearby, that had me pretty upset. I was always checking, hoping to see improvement. It has gone away now, thankfully.

(Anus is still bright pink, though!)

 

[tara]

Where the skins changes, it has always appeared somewhat bluish/purple-ish -- now it changes into a bright yellow-y pink. The blue tint is completely gone! This seems to be permanent. It has stayed this way for weeks.
I guess this would be a good sign?

Wow, I never thought of checking there ;D

I know, right?! I was spending a good bit of time for awhile there with a mirror in my crotch because I was dealing with a fungal issue (jock itch?), not around the anus but nearby, that had me pretty upset. I was always checking, hoping to see improvement. It has gone away now, thankfully.

(Anus is still bright pink, though!)

There I was thinking you were quite the yogi!
Maybe you are that too. :)

 

[Peat's_Girl]

(Anus is still bright pink, though!)

Wonderful news all around ;D