Low potassium and under-active thyroid
by Gwen
I absolutely loved Part 1 of the Juicing for Weight Loss series. I was recently diagnosed with low potassium and an under-active thyroid, both of which can make it extremely hard to lose weight. From Yegyan: Thank you for the feedback. For the low potassium and underactive thyroid, there are some things to look at. When I see someone with low potassium in such a degree that a doctor can clinically diagnose it, that means it is very low. It also tells me there is most likely a systemic problem with the body that is causing the nutrient to be depleted. Most of the time low potassium means very high cortisol. My book, The Metabolism Makeover discusses cortisol and its effect in detail and also how to stop the depletion of vitamins and minerals in your body. But for this Q & A, I want to go over some basic suggestions. If you are losing potassium, make sure you are getting enough sleep. Eat a high protein breakfast. Eat 6 - 8 times a day. 3 Meals and 3 snacks. Eat high potassium foods in the form of vegetables with your meals. All of these suggestions are really directed at the regulation of cortisol. Also taking a supplement such as "Natural Calm" is suggested. Take this liberally. It is a magnesium supplement. Restoring magnesium balance will help lower cortisol levels as well. Again, these are general suggestions and knowing your specific situation will allow more specific suggestions. But I hope this helps. Also read: Potassium deficiency
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