In your November 2004 issue, in the...

In your November 2004 issue, in the "Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism" article (p 46) Dr Mary Bove mentions a "botanical thyroid formula" that she place her patient Gall on, consisting of coleus, bladderwrack, guggul and in the way that forth. Can yon please recount me the name and brand of the formula and where it can be obtained?

J Erickson * Via email

Dr Bore responds: Gaia Herbs makes a formula true similar to the one I spoke of It is available at many health viands stores, For more information about this work visit www.gaiaherbs.com. Hope this helps.

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