| Thyroid hormone
influences the metabolic activity [cellular oxidation or fuel burning
in the cell] of essentially every organ, tissue and cell in the body.
It affects heart rate, body weight, energy level, muscle strength, skin
condition, vision, menstrual regularity, PMS, bleeding tendency, mental
state, cholesterol levels, body temperature, immune function, brain
development and growth in the foetus and in children.
Blood Tests for thyroid function
The late Dr. Broda
Barnes, the accepted emeritus expert on thyroid, stated that temperature
was a more accurate diagnosis of thyroid function than the highly insensitive
blood tests. Dr. George Goodheart DC, introduced kinesiological testing.
This form of testing, when combined with temperature readings, symptom
analysis and the ankle clonus test, will avoid the confusion of “Wilson’s
Syndrome”, which often arises during "conventional" diagnosis.
This predicament
of “normal” blood tests but overt symptoms of thyroid dysfunction has
baffled many medically trained personnel and resulted in undiagnosed
and untreated thyroid dysfunction which has resulted in prolonged fatigue
and dysfunctional diseases."Wilson's Syndrome" is essentially
the situation where a person exhibits a range of symptoms typical of
thyroid dysfunction yet comes out clear on a conventional blood test.
Causative Factors in Thyroid Disorders
There are a range
of circumstance that can cause the thyroid to no longer function normally.
- Deficiencies
of: iodine, ‘B’ vitamins, macro and trace minerals, the amino acid
tyrosine, possibly taurine and glutamine and Vitamins A-C-E in hyperthyroid.
- Soy isoflavones
(found in most soy products) - are potent thyroid inhibitors
- Raw brassicas
- broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts
- Agricultural
spray residues and added chemicals on and in food
- Chlorine / fluorides
in water [as well as the myriad of other water treatments]
- Antibodies formed
from inflammation caused by viruses, bacteria, yeast, flukes, and
parasites which can cause auto-immune activity that ultimately destroys
thyroid tissues.
- Medical
mutilation; i.e.. surgery, RAI [radio-active iodine], suppressive
drugs
- Many
[most] drugs, including synthetic thyroid, suppress thyroid function
- Radiation
from nuclear plants, high power lines, microwaves, TV’s, computers,
water beds, electric blankets, some electrical appliances, all affect
thyroid.
- Endotoxins
from Candida [79 distinct toxins], toxic intestines, IBS, leaky gut.
Candida induces a 2000% increase in IgE antibodies resulting in allergies,
fatigue, and many common symptom complexes which may be misconstrued
as emotional or depressive.
- Estrogen
dominance suppresses thyroid function and predisposes one to cancer.
- Heavy
metals such as mercury [amalgam tooth fillings], cadmium, iron.
THYRODINE
(the potential answer for many)
Thyrodine
is a combination of biological nutrients that supply the raw materials
required for optimum
thyroid function. Thyrodine consists of a unique bio-available form of
iodine in a very exacting quantity combined with zinc, B vitamins,
magnesium,
selenium, potassium, manganese, boron, trace and rare elements; Glutamine,
Taurine
and Tyrosine.
Thyrodine
was originally developed and used in a naturopathic and natural medicine
clinic in New Zealand
for over
25
years.
It is
now being utilized
in a number of
other naturopathic, chiropractic, osteopathic and medical practices
throughout the world. We have consistently witnessed a dysfunctional
thyroid being fully restored to normal by proper use of Thyrodine (when
used as part of the Thyroid Regeneration Program) within 2 to 6 months.
Positive effects and full function are often experienced
in hours to days or weeks. The long term regenerative effect will
take longer.
Once
the thyroid has been restored to normal, optimal function, it can
then be maintained
either with ongoing supplemental use of Thyrodine and with kelp and
a healthy living diet, which needs to be utilized daily. Whether you
continue to include Thyrodine in you diet is up to you. Many people
stop taking it after they feel the Thyroid has regenerated whilst some
people find it an excellent form of supplement that will help their
thyroid stay healthy. In our experience kelp has not been successful
in regenerating
an
inadequately
functioning thyroid - only the Thyrodine has been observed to accomplish
that. But daily use of kelp will in many cases maintain the regained
thyroid function.
Remembering that any of the other causes of thyroid dysfunction, on
page 2, may need to be addressed as well as supplying the raw materials.
Thyrodine is taken as past of our amazing Thyroid Regeneration Program. You can read more about this program here within this site.
(more information on Thyrodine can be found by clicking here)
Considerations for those with Thyroid Disorders
In the experience
of this clinic, about 80% of women and about 20% of men exhibit varying
degrees of thyroid dysfunction. Since thyroid function has such a profound
effect upon general health and well being, restoring thyroid function
becomes a major therapeutic goal. In our clinic the therapeutic object
is to restore thyroid function. It is NOT to “replace” it with synthetics
or pig extracts which serve only to suppress the symptoms without addressing
the cause of the thyroid disorder.
Under “Causes of
Thyroid Disorders” (above) are many factors that may
impede thyroid function. It is essential to consider all of these factors
and eliminate the thyroid toxins before launching a therapy program
to restore thyroid function. Endotoxins from the intestines and various
pathogenic organisms contribute heavily to thyroid disorders and need
to be addressed as well. This is exactly what the Thyroid Regeneration
Program has been developed for. To assist you in eliminating any unwanted
pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites, and candida albicans
overgrowth)
On the next page
we have listed some of the major symptoms that may indicate potential
thyroid disorders. Should you experience any of these symptoms, you
may choose from any of the health programs that follow to solve your
own health problems or you may choose to take this to your naturopath,
chiropractor, osteopath or medically trained advisor and request them
to obtain Thyrodine and the other natural synergistic supplements for
you. [rather than using questionable synthetics].
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