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Question<\/span>:<\/h3>\n

Can you take the paw paw if you are taking thyroid medicine?\u00a0 Pat L.<\/p>\n

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Answer<\/span>:<\/h3>\n

I do not focus on a lot of contraindications for the Paw Paw program<\/a>. And, to be clear, I refer to the only to the Asimina triloba<\/em><\/a> species of Paw Paw, as this is the plant with the research and results.\u00a0 There are some websites which list herbs one must not take with Paw Paw. These websites do not return emails or calls requesting research or even\u00a0 explanations for their statements. If they do not or cannot back up their statements with research, I don\u2019t pay much attention.<\/p>\n

As mentioned in my book, \u00a0The Paw Paw Program<\/strong><\/em>, thyroid \u201cstimulators\u201d are not recommended when following a program using Paw Paw. This may be based on statements similar to one by Dr. Duarte, October, 2008: \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t take thyroid stimulators as well, things like 7-Keto or DHEA. These tend to stimulate thyroxin production.\u201d<\/p>\n

Understanding the mechanism of action of Paw Paw, we do not want to intentionally stimulate<\/strong> the thyroid when on the Paw Paw program.<\/p>\n

HOWEVER, if someone is taking synthroid,\u00a0 natural porcine thyroid prescription, or a herbal supplement for hypothyroidism, they need to stay on this, to help maintain\u00a0 normal thyroid function <\/b>critical for overall health, so one cannot just stop. If the thyroid is removed or destroyed by radioactive treatments, some form of thyroid supplementation is essential for life. This is different than taking high doses of thyroid stimulating herbs, when not needed.<\/p>\n

Even if one is taking these thyroid medications or herbs, the benefits from the Paw Paw program still outweigh other options, such as toxic chemotherapy.<\/p>\n

Most other supplements are fine, but please be sure to do FIRST the basic 4 as listed in the program in Benoit’s book<\/a><\/b>, rather than too many others that may not enhance the overall effect. Once one is comfortable with the basic 4 components of the program<\/a>, Paw Paw, Minerals, Omegas and Enzymes, then other herbs may be added to increase overall immunity or to address specific concerns and to ensure optimal functioning of all body systems. Some of those most recommended are in a past article Paw Paw Program Upgrade<\/a>. Two of these include, Essiac Tea Concentrate<\/a> and Pau D’Arco<\/a>. Remember, cancer is not just a lump or tumor;\u00a0 it is a reflection of the overall health of the entire body functioning as a unit, with optimization of the immune system.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 2018:<\/p>\n

You may also want to read Can I Take? (with Paw Paw).\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Please contact our office <\/a><\/strong>if you would like to order Paw Paw or other health supplements. Besides the best price,\u00a0 we offer a direct account with discount and our support and personalized service.<\/p>\n

Buying “Paw Paw Cell Reg” from Amazon is NOT advisable under ANY circumstances–even if it appears to be the same product. We have heard reports of tampered product, outdated product, or even fake product. In the words of one communication from the manufacturer–when you buy from Amazon, Ebay, and the like, you are essentially buying from an electronic yard sale.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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