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"Easy, At-Home Diagnosis If you're extremely, inexplicably sluggish and wondering if your thyroid is to blame, you may be able to self-diagnose hypothyroidism. Take your temperature at the same time for three consecutive mornings. If it reads below 97.6?each of those days, contact your doctor. hypothyroidism could be to blame. Note: The absence of a low temperature does not rule out hypothyroidism. See your doctor if you're experiencing unusual symptoms." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"The symptoms of hypothyroidism vary from person to person, but commonly include several of the following: fatigue, lethargy, intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, depression, excessive menstruation, dry skin, hair loss, and hoarseness. hypothyroidism makes one feel like an engine missing a spark plug. The mind and body are sluggish. Digestion becomes poor, cardiovascular function and mental activity slow down, and muscles weaken. The onset of these symptoms may be so gradual that they may go unnoticed for years, and undetected by doctors and patients." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "The Thyroid Connection Low iodine levels contribute greatly to hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones). Approximately 80 percent of the body's iodine pool winds up in the thyroid gland and is used to make thyroid hormones, so if there isn't enough iodine in the diet, the thyroid gland is the first to know it. The symptoms of hypothyroidism vary from person to person, but commonly include several of the following: fatigue, lethargy, intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain, depression, excessive menstruation, dry skin, hair loss, and hoarseness." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"More severe iodine deficiency can result in hypothyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood) include dry skin, swellings around the lips and nose, mental deterioration, and a slow basal metabolic rate. Summary for Iodine Main functions: thyroid functions. RDA: adults, 150 meg. Toxicity: low toxicity, excesses may cause a rise in | jj thyroid stimulating hormone. Tolerable upper intake level is 1100 meg for adults. Deficiency can cause goiter, cretinism, and brain damage to fetuses. Sources: iodized salt, seaweed, fish." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Now not everything that I see is hypothyroidism by any means. But hypothyroidism is so easy to identify and so ubiquitous in the population, and it can be treated so well and so rapidly for so little money, that it's become a primary interest of mine." Dr. Langer describes his treatment approach using case examples. "Recently I treated a patient who was the wife of a doctor and the mother of two young children. She basically came in and told me that she didn't want to go on living." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"As long as you blame the extra pounds on a slow metabolism, you've fallen prey to another ruse—unless you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or take certain prescribed medications. Some medications do cause weight gain, either by changing your metabolic rate, making you retain fluids, or affecting how your body converts calories to energy versus storing calories as fat. That's a different story. But if you don't have hypothyroidism or prescription drugs to blame, then your metabolic rate is in the normal range and you need to gain control over your eating habits in order to lose weight." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.)

"She did not quite meet all the criteria for a conventional diagnosis of hypothyroidism, but had an autoimmune reaction to her thyroid that led it to function poorly. After we simply replaced her missing thyroid hormone, supported her nutritionally, and implemented some simple lifestyle changes, she wentfrom feeling old to feeling alert, energetic, and youthful and all of her other symptoms cleared up. The research on how thyroid affects mood and cognitive function is clear. In one study of the elderly, "subclinical" hypothyroidism increased the risk of depression four times." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Iodine deficiency used to be thought of as rare in the Western part of the world, but there has been a recent and disturbing trend toward decreased iodine intake, which may potentially set us up for an increase in hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to function adequately and which results in reduced levels of thyroid hormone in the body; hypothyroidism is already a big problem for a lot of people." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Hypothyroidism could be to blame. Note: The absence of a low temperature does not rule out hypothyroidism. See your doctor if you're experiencing unusual symptoms. TONSILLITIS • Herbal Remedies for Swollen Tonsils A, ls the tonsils are part of the immune and lymph system, herbal remedies can help reduce the frequency of tonsil infections. Besides echinacea, a basic immune strength-ener, tonsil sufferers might try myrrh, Oregon grape and poke root (available at herb shops and natural food stores)?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "HYPOTHYROIDISM • Natural Solutions Wen the thyroid gland is underactive, as it is in cases of hypothyroidism, one of the first things patients notice is lethargy. The next is weight gain. That's because the thyroid gland is underperforming, and metabolism is running sluggish. Helpful natural solutions include: • Eating iodine-rich foods such as seafood, shellfish, seaweed and other sea vegetables. • Taking supplements of tyrosine, an amino acid (suggested dose: 250 mg a day). • Increased intake of foods rich in vitamins A, C, E, niacin and zinc." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"In one study of the elderly, "subclinical" hypothyroidism increased the risk of depression four times." Yet many doctors prescribe Prozac before taking a good hard look at the thyroid and treating those who don't yet have fullblown hypothyroidism. It seems that the thyroid hormone is critical for helping the brain make new brain cells (neurogenesis), particularly in the hippocampus, which is responsible for mood and memory.12 In fact, mood disorders in general, including bipolar disorder, are increased in people with altered thyroid function." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Another example is that of the seaweed bladder-wrack, used in hypothyroidism. The two bladders hanging down in a V shape look exactly like an enlarged thyroid gland. TOUCH Much of what you observe about a plant can be corroborated by touching it. You may see the hairs on a plant, but when you touch them you can tell if they are smooth and soft or sharp and scratchy. The hairs may be soft like the ones on your arm or they may scratch in an irritating way. Maybe they move in a wavelike fashion imitating the cilia that line your lungs. Perhaps the hairiness brings stimulation or cleansing." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"This commonly found chemical greatly increases a woman's risk of hypothyroidism and can disrupt the thyroid's ability to absorb iodine. Diabetes belongs under the umbrella of the endocrine system because it occurs when the body can no longer produce or use normally the pancreatic hormone insulin. As you know, cases of diabetes continue to increase dramatically not only across the United States but also globally." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Her signs were those of hypothyroidism, indicating that the circulating hormone was being rendered ineffective. With Hashimoto's thyroiditis, there are often also intermittent signs of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, such as irritability or heart palpitations. "I prescribed thyroid hormone from natural (animal) sources, and asked her to monitor her body temperature, so I could adjust the dosage. She asked whether this supplementation would suppress her own thyroid function, and whether she would be taking it for the rest of her life. The answer was 'no' on both counts." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I have seen as many men as women who are suffering from autoimmune thyroiditis and, I might add, from hypothyroidism," Dr. Langer says. "Men are really given short shrift and aren't even given the requisite diagnostic tests in many instances to rule out thyroid disease because the medical profession thinks that this is strictly a woman's disorder. "Moreover, I have seen teenagers and children who are acting out, who are written off as hyperactive, when they may be suffering from a thyroid disorder." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I have a number of children who had hypothyroidism detected based on their body temperature and when they were treated with natural thyroid hormone replacement, their will to concentrate, their behavior, their focusing and overall ability to function improved as well. "There are certain treatment modalities that people can do. I would have to say this should be supervised by a medical professional. There is a very important consensus report called Defeat Autism Now that people can get information from." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"There may be other underlying physiological causes that manifest as the symptoms of brain aging, including: hypothyroidism, vascular disease, vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies, depression, fatigue, grief, dehydration, vision or hearing loss, alcohol use, complications from diabetes, from epilepsy, and from medications, or chronic stress. These alternative causes—which clinicians call "differential diagnoses"—can often be treated by your physician, and may reverse apparent symptoms of brain aging before you need to go through the trouble of making an appointment to see a specialist." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.) "Additionally, some studies suggest thyroid activity affects both the structure of the hippocampus and the enzymes present in the brain that regulate the metabolic rate of neurons, so impaired functioning can lead to mental lethargy, memory loss, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Once hypothyroidism is detected, doctors can readily treat it with a hormone replacement therapy. Epilepsy. If you or a loved one is epileptic and taking anticonvulsant drugs, these medications can slow the brain down and cause memory problems." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"But as we know, endocrinologists successfully treat diseases of hormone insufficiency such as hypothyroidism and hypoadrenalism, both of which the author has seen very consistently in diabetes, as well as hypogonadism and somatotrophic deficiency of growth hormone treated by supplementing with hormones. In diseases of hypersecretion, we try to block the hormones. Thus treating hyperinsulinemia with more insulin doesn't have a lot of logic to it. Hormone Disruption Hormone disruptors may be another contributing factor in diabetes." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"MC4/v-deficient humans also have increased lean mass and bone mineral density and mild central hypothyroidism. Female haploinsufficiency13 carriers are heavier then male carriers in their families, a pattern also seen in Mc4r-deficient mice. These data are strong evidence for dominantly inherited obesity, not associated with infertility, because of haploinsufficiency mutations in MC4R. Mutation of a second melanocortin receptor, MC3R, is also shown to cause single gene obesity [16]. MC3R acts as an autoreceptor indicating the tight regulation of the melanocortin system in energy balance." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Doctors are aware of the six basic symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. But these symptoms are minor compared to the effects thyroid deficiency can have on the body, since every cell in the body needs thyroid hormone. You may experience any number of the "text book" symptoms, or none at all. Many people whose blood results are "normal" have debilitating symptoms of hypothyroidism and no hope of any help from the medical profession. Yet, if left untreated, you put yourself at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, emphysema, arthritis, depression, migraines, and carpal tunnel syndrome." - Richard, Dr. DiCenso, Beyond Medicine, exploring a new way of thinking (Get the book.)

"Under certain conditions this fungus proliferates, weakening the immune system, causing infections, and leading to a wide host of symptoms, including thrush (yeast infection of the mouth), yeast infection of the vagina, depression, congestion, digestive tract disturbances, acne, muscle and joint pain, heightened environmental sensitivities, hypothyroidism, and adrenal insufficiencies. Individuals who may have a higher risk of developing yeast infections include diabetics, those suffering from chronic diseases, individuals who are obese, those who take antibiotics, and oral contraceptive users." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Green Book, "Epidemics involving absorption of chemicals through the skin in newborns include hypothyroidism from iodine in Betadine scrub solutions, neurotoxicity from hexachlorophene, and hyperbilirubinemia from phenolic disinfectants used to clean hospital equipment." If you're interested in learning more about your birthing options, do some online research. You can find information on freestanding birthing centers (for example, www.greenhousebirthcenter." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Asthma, hypothyroidism, and allergies are the three most common co-morbid physical disorders among people with autism. • 90 percent of all children who have asthma also have allergies. Allergies, in fact, are now known to be the single most common trigger of asthma. When people with asthma have an allergic reaction, it often tends to localize in their airways. This allergic reaction is generally most severe in the bronchial tubes that supply the lungs with air." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "When these symptoms are combined with those of other common biological problems, such as hypothyroidism, chronic infections, toxicity, and nutritional deficiencies, the brain and nervous system can suffer terrible assault. Low blood sugar in the cells can result from insulin resistance, the condition that is often triggered by inflammation. Therefore, antiinflammatory foods and supplements can help. The most frequent cause of hypoglycemia is a poor diet, too high in carbohydrates." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "As I looked deeper into the root causes of Teia's functional hypothyroidism, I found that she had elevated thyroid antibodies, indicating that she was suffering from a relatively common but often overlooked autoimmune problem known as Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease is by far the most common of all the autoimmune diseases, but it often has relatively subtle symptoms that are mistaken for other problems, such as, in Teia's case, inattentive subtype ADHD. Unfortunately, most doctors generally don't test for Hashimoto's, and as I've said, if you don't look, you won't see." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "I suspected that he suffered from food allergies, fungal dysbiosis, fungal hypersensitivity, mold hypersensitivity, reactive hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism. Contributing to his problems were some significant psychosocial factors. He was started on the GF/CF diet, the antihypoglycemia diet, and supplementation therapy. I discussed environmental controls with his mother-especially mold avoidance." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Note: The absence of a low temperature does not rule out hypothyroidism. See your doctor if you're experiencing unusual symptoms. TONSILLITIS • Herbal Remedies for Swollen Tonsils A, ls the tonsils are part of the immune and lymph system, herbal remedies can help reduce the frequency of tonsil infections. Besides echinacea, a basic immune strength-ener, tonsil sufferers might try myrrh, Oregon grape and poke root (available at herb shops and natural food stores)?all of which naturopaths believe have antimicrobial properties and serve as tonics for the lymphatic system." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"But if you don't have hypothyroidism or prescription drugs to blame, then your metabolic rate is in the normal range and you need to gain control over your eating habits in order to lose weight. If you can't quite accept the idea that you can't blame metabolism, look at the latest research showing that high-strung people stay thin not because of metabolism, but simply because they fidget more and move around more than you do and therefore burn more calories." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.)

"Asymptomatic hypothyroidism and hypercho-lesterolaemia. J RSocMed. 1991 Sep;84(9):527-9. 23. Ritter MC, Rannan CR, Bagdade JD. The effects of hypothyroidism and replacement therapy on cholesteryl ester transfer. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1996 Feb;81(2):797-800. 24. Shin DJ, Osborne TF. Thyroid hormone regulation and cholesterol metabolism are connected through Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein-2 (SREBP-2). J Biol Chem. 2003 Sep 5;278(36):34114-8. Epub 2003 Jun 26. 25." - Byron J. Richards, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America (Get the book.)

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