My Visit to a Naturopathic Doctor

[commoncents]

Today I had my first visit to a nautropathic Doctor and as I knew I have a goiter and in fact the Dr. stated that it is the biggest one she's ever seen. She told me that I should not eat Broccoli, Cabbabe, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Kale, turnips in their Raw state. She said I could have them slightly steamed.

Major bummer. I love Kale in my green smoothies. Does anyone have any knowledge about goiters and the information that I was given?

Thank in advance.

P.S. - She was very impressed with my Raw Food diet.

[JennaBoBenna]

isn't a goiter due to iodine deficiency? that was always my understanding...

[commoncents]

isn't a goiter due to iodine deficiency? that was always my understanding...


Yes, she has me taking iodine supplements. She said the veggies I listed above makes the goiter worse.

[RawKnitster]

It is good that you are asking questions. Being your own advocate is a great way to get the best treatment from any type of Doctor. Knowing what questions to ask the Doctor can make a difference.

Doctors will treat the most common cause of a problem and see if it improves. I'm curious if the Doctor is assuming you are low on iodine because of your raw diet or did that result show up in a test?

If that is the problem you might try adding seaweeds to your raw diet. Perhaps a little kelp powder in your smoothies.

I have found mayoclinic.com to have a lot of good information about symptoms, causes, treatments, etc. Try googling it.

Get better soon! :)

[Stina]

The problem with those particular foods wouldn't be inactivated with the fermentation process. You can make some great sauerkraut with all of those foods!

[Dimond]

What about if you blend them or chop and marinate?

[commoncents]

It is good that you are asking questions. Being your own advocate is a great way to get the best treatment from any type of Doctor. Knowing what questions to ask the Doctor can make a difference.

Doctors will treat the most common cause of a problem and see if it improves. I'm curious if the Doctor is assuming you are low on iodine because of your raw diet or did that result show up in a test?

If that is the problem you might try adding seaweeds to your raw diet. Perhaps a little kelp powder in your smoothies.

I have found mayoclinic.com to have a lot of good information about symptoms, causes, treatments, etc. Try googling it.

Get better soon! :)

Thank you. I will check out the website. My tests from a traditional Dr. show a deficiency, but the traditional Dr. never treated me for it. The naturopath cannot believe I never received treatment. She has ordered more extensive test to see just how much of an deficiency I have.

I have added Kelp today and I feel so much better. She also has me applying tictures to my neck area.

[commoncents]

The problem with those particular foods wouldn't be inactivated with the fermentation process. You can make some great sauerkraut with all of those foods!

Thank you. That is a great idea.

[commoncents]

What about if you blend them or chop and marinate?

I think they would still be considered in their Raw form if I'm not mistaken.

[juliebove]

Those foods are indeed goitrogenic and shouldn't be eaten in any quantities. i do have a little cabbage in restaurant salads from time to time. Or maybe a few bites of coleslaw. But mostly I avoid those things.

[commoncents]

Those foods are indeed goitrogenic and shouldn't be eaten in any quantities. i do have a little cabbage in restaurant salads from time to time. Or maybe a few bites of coleslaw. But mostly I avoid those things.

Wow, really? I love Kale. It is going to be hard to live without.

[rkk]

The problem with those particular foods wouldn't be inactivated with the fermentation process. You can make some great sauerkraut with all of those foods!

Yes, I have read the same thing. Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) can be made raw, and is not goitergenic. I have been eating a lot of that. Kimchi fermented vegetables are great too.

[*RayRay*]

Those foods are indeed goitrogenic and shouldn't be eaten in any quantities. i do have a little cabbage in restaurant salads from time to time. Or maybe a few bites of coleslaw. But mostly I avoid those things.

do you avoid these because of goiter? or do you just generally think they are not healthy foods?

[commoncents]

do you avoid these because of goiter? or do you just generally think they are not healthy foods?

I read on the web that eating these foods will not make you have a deficiency if you don't already have one. If you do have an imbalance, you need to stay away from them.

[Bananna]

I agree with your Dr....don't eat them for sure if you have a goiter.

[commoncents]

I agree with your Dr....don't eat them for sure if you have a goiter.

I'll stay away from them in order to heal. It will be hard to give up my kale though.