5 day juice detox?

[leighma81]

hi, I have read a book on hyperthyroidism and it talks about drinking fruit juices every 2-3 hours between 8am and 8pm for 5 days. Has anyone done this? Is it worth it? Do you eat normally with it or is it juice only? Not sure I can go with no food for 5 days! Thanks in advance

[Jackie]

Hi I would not be happy doing this myself, as you need to be sure you are not even border line diabetic,quite common with thyroid disease, in this case it would certainly be very dangerous.If worried about weight, make sure your FT3 is near the top of the range, as closely effects symptoms but especially weight. A lot of us need T4 and T3 on a script.

Best wishes,

Jackie

[leighma81 in reply to Jackie]

Hi Jackie, I am 100% not diabetic or borderline as I am checked regularly because of my excessive thirst. I'm not worried about weight either as I am losing more than I eat but I have read that this is a good way to help cleanse the thyroid and absorb the medication. Is this purely for weight loss? I can't afford to lose any more weight!

[Jackie in reply to leighma81]

Hi I see, sorry I misunderstand. When I was well enough to have colonoscopies I used to have fluid only, just sock cubes, not milk ,juice etc for 3 days. however, it did make me so weak.Other than that, sorry I cannot help you, I still would be wary,

Best wishes,

Jackie

[Jackie in reply to leighma81]

Just had another thought. If having problems absorbing the Meds are you sure it is not your pancreatic enzymes,? it often is? Test is simple, specific stool test and results very clear. if a problem there are enzymes on a script or the same thing from Holland and Barrat, totally safe as only enzymes that are in the body. However, they must be taken 20mins before any food, to work.

I hope that is some help.

best wishes,

Jackie