Suffering from any thyroid condition is tough, really tough. For the most part, most people just do not understand what you are going through as it’s an “invisible” disease. “You are tired? Well, who is not tired these days?” is the frequent comment. “You can’t lose weight? Well, try another diet” would be another advice. People just don’t get it.
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I struggled with my thyroid from age 29 (I’m 40 today); I was first found to have hyperthyroid and later hypothyroid, caused by Hashimoto’s Disease. You can read my full story here. It took five years of exploration; of numerous conventional and alternative doctor visits, 32 books, endless internet research hours and miss-and-hit initiatives to finally put this program together.
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The Circle program is for you, if you are:
Suffering from hypo- or hyper-thyroidism, Hashimoto’s or Graves’ Disease (auto-immune diseases)
Gaining weight even though your diet and lifestyle have not changed and you tried so many things
Feeling fatigued even after a full night’s sleep
Suffering from heart palpitation and agitation
Feeling depressed and often forgetting things
Frequently suffering from anxiety attacks
Often constipated, bloated and having indigestion issues
Having difficulty getting pregnant and/or had many miscarriages
On thyroid medication for a long time and your condition has not been improving
Told by your endocrinologist that Synthroid, Methimazole or nuking your thyroid is the only or best way to go
Told by your doctor that perhaps anti-depressants will solve your issues
Sick of your current endocrinologist and in need to find and evaluate a new good doctor; what to ask, where to look, etc
Intimidated by all the scientific jargon and meaning of T3, T4, Total T4, rT3, TSH, TPO, TGB antibodies…
Having all the hypo-thyroid symptoms even though your blood results are “normal”
Willing to take a new, fresh approach that involves no medications, only holistic healing.
.Yes, because it is POSSIBLE :
to completely cure or significantly alleviate your thyroid symptoms,
get your weight and energy back and
get off or reduce your medication*
* this will depend on if you have your thyroid, the degree of your thyroid disease and how long have you had it for. Whatever the case might be, good food can only do you better.
This group program is a 8-week Coaching Program which will give you these:
Kickoff Session (3 hours)
In-depth personal thyroid health assessment and debrief
Personal healing roadmap; 3 months and beyond
Nutritional principals and misconceptions
Understand your thyroid (e.g. reading blood lab results, selecting and findings a doctor right for you, etc)
Coaching sessions; phone or Skype (3 x sessions)
Get deep down to what is causing your symptoms, by looking into:
Your digestive tract (candida, food intolerances, acidity, parasites)
Your sugar levels
Your hormonal health (cortisol, estrogen, progesterone)
Your stress levels and how history has shaped your health
Assignments to move you forward
Special Intensives (30 minutes each)
Intensive #1: Elimination Diet for Food Allergies and Intolerances
Intensive #2: Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid Foods and Water Filters
Intensive #3: Fats, Fish, Meats and Proteins
Intensive #4: Vitamins, Minerals, Probiotics and Supplements
Personalized Meal Plan
Customized meal plan + recipes; based on your lifestyle, frequency of cooking, food sensitivities, taste buds and ethnic background
Physical Self-Examination (learn what your body is telling you)
Waist-to-hip ratio
Waist-to-height ratio
Body pH reading and restoration
Nails and skin
Tongue: coating and demarkation
Intestinal massage
Liver massage
Journaling
Food-Mood-Poop Journal to teach you on the body-mind connection and identify how different food makes you feel.
Weekly feedback from Magdalena on your FMP Journal – so we continue tweaking!
Journals to identify “energy suckers” and the emotional impact on your eating habits
Guides
Elimination Diet Guide
Food Cravings Guide (what each food craving really means)
Healthy Snack List
Food Substitute Guide
Email support for 8 weeks
Access to a members-only Facebook group with support for life.
Got Questions if this is for you? Grab a 1:1 Circle Q&A.
No problem, I’m here to help. You can book a 15-min 1:1 Circle Q&A session with me on Monday May 20th or Tuesday May 21st 5 to 9pm EST. Grab your slot right here.
What results to expect?
Down by a few pounds and equipped with knowledge how to keep it going
Feeling less fatigued
More motivation to finally clean up the house and plan an exciting vacation
More clarity of mind so you don’t need to double-guess and cross-check yourself
Experiencing work and career with excitement and enthusiasm
Having all the energy to play with the kids and cook for the family
No guilt about not having been the most energetic and enthusiastic mom, wife, daughter or peer
Confidence in what to ask your doctor and what results to expect
Clarity of what are thyroid diet foods and how to make them part of your daily life
Circle Dates
Our next group is going to start on June 12th, 2013 and will be running till July 31st, 2013. All sessions will be recorded so don’t worry if you miss one.
These will be our meeting dates:
Circle #1 (Kickoff): June 12th 7-10pm EST
Circle #2: June 26th 7-9pm EST
Circle #3: July 10th 7-9pm EST
Circle #4: July 24th 7-9pm EST
Email, journaling and ongoing feedback will be till July 31st, 2013.
All calls will be recorded and posted for you to re-listen to them or to catch up if you missed a call.
How can we connect in Circle?
What Results Has This Created For Others?
“This is so huge.” – Amanda about “I was told I would not get Janice lost her thyroid to cancer.
shaking off depression, anxiety, pregnant without hormonal therapy. A new way of eating gave her rapid
hair loss and foggy brain. Speaks Not so.” – this is Rachel’s story. but healthy weight loss and new
of a new sense of confidence. energy. “This is the best I’ve ever felt”,
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