At 07:52 PM 11/6/99 -0800, you wrote: >I find this thread very interesting. I have had thyroid problems from time >to time, and have resisted the doctors' suggestions for surgery. Will be >interesting to see what happens as I continue eating the paleo way. I have >just been eating this way for a couple of weeks and can tell a difference. >Don't know about weight loss yet, although my clothes feel a bit loose. > >Deb FWIW, it's quite common to read online reports of hypothyroid dogs being able to have their thyroid meds (usually Siloxine) cut in half after 6 - 12 months on a doggie paleo diet (such as BARF, bones and raw food). I've had a similar experience with two of my own - dosages cut by 20% and 50%. I asked my vet about this and he speculated that perhaps since BARF is more digestible it allows the meds to be utilized more effectively. Kathy mailto:[log in to unmask]