Re: Role of Thyroid in Alzheimers + nfb

[Guest guest]

Pacman,

Thanks! This is excellent information.

Pete

Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000 Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

* Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria, * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted, * number of mitochondria is decreased, * females are affected more than males, * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases with age.

Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need ample thyroxine.

Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such as Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states, " Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system (CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical Physiology.

Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroid patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondria improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research and case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for hypothyroidism.

" Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain. " Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

With half the American population over 85 years suffering from Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient in healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb baby out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition to function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed it up with nfb.

pacman - on his thyroid bandwagonAlso read: " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terrible title but a brilliant book).'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

-- Van Deusenpvdtlc@...

http://www.brain-trainer.com305/433-3160The Learning Curve, Inc.

[Guest guest]

Pacman,

Thanks! This is excellent information.

Pete

Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000 Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

* Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria, * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted, * number of mitochondria is decreased, * females are affected more than males, * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases with age.

Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need ample thyroxine.

Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such as Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states, " Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system (CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical Physiology.

Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroid patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondria improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research and case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for hypothyroidism.

" Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain. " Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

With half the American population over 85 years suffering from Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient in healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb baby out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition to function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed it up with nfb.

pacman - on his thyroid bandwagonAlso read: " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terrible title but a brilliant book).'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

-- Van Deusenpvdtlc@...

http://www.brain-trainer.com305/433-3160The Learning Curve, Inc.

[Guest guest]

Great post, thanks very much. As someone with hashimoto's thyroiditis

caused by mercury poisoning, I can attest to the importance of NFBK in

at least reducing the stress and resulting energy load on the rest of

the system. Adrenal health specifically is also key to thyroid

function, because the cells need cortisol (produced by the adrenals)

to be able to properly utilize T3. Who knows, maybe it's even

theoretically possible for nfbk to reverse the autoimmunity in some

cases (since so much of the immune function is controlled

neurologically).

Jeff W.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

[Guest guest]

Great post, thanks very much. As someone with hashimoto's thyroiditis

caused by mercury poisoning, I can attest to the importance of NFBK in

at least reducing the stress and resulting energy load on the rest of

the system. Adrenal health specifically is also key to thyroid

function, because the cells need cortisol (produced by the adrenals)

to be able to properly utilize T3. Who knows, maybe it's even

theoretically possible for nfbk to reverse the autoimmunity in some

cases (since so much of the immune function is controlled

neurologically).

Jeff W.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

[Guest guest]

Great post, thanks very much. As someone with hashimoto's thyroiditis

caused by mercury poisoning, I can attest to the importance of NFBK in

at least reducing the stress and resulting energy load on the rest of

the system. Adrenal health specifically is also key to thyroid

function, because the cells need cortisol (produced by the adrenals)

to be able to properly utilize T3. Who knows, maybe it's even

theoretically possible for nfbk to reverse the autoimmunity in some

cases (since so much of the immune function is controlled

neurologically).

Jeff W.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I'm an ADD person that has been helped with neurofeedback, but still

had some issues. It was through a suggestion from someone in this

group that mentioned revisiting my thyroid again. The standard

TSH thyroid test that docs usually do showed that I was in the normal

range...but with further research I found that this test wasn't always

so reliable. Thus found a doc that goes beyond that (referred by my

NFB provider). I have Hashimoto's and started on Armour Thryoid as it

contains both T4 and T3. Within the past few months of taking it,

many things have improved and the greatest area of improvement has

been with my brain! Fortunately, even before my thyroid treatment,

the NFB seemed to be the only thing that actually diminished and

alleviated many of my worsening symptoms!

I met someone that had the same thyroid symptoms as me, she got

treated and is improving...She mentioned that her mother slowly

deteriorated and passed away, due to what they believed was

Alhzeimer's. Looking back, she recognizes that much of the

deterioration may have been related to her thyroid function instead.

Since many thyroid patients that are being treated are only getting

T4, that may not be enough to maintain healthier brain function.

I'm using a combined approach to treat my ADD, depression, brain fog

and memory issues. This includes NFB, meds (including T3/T4) and

therapy. It's made a dramatic difference in a short period of time,

though I still have a ways to go.

Just my personal journey.

Thanks for listening.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

> A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las

Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000

Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the

important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The

current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

>

> * Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria,

> * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted,

> * number of mitochondria is decreased,

> * females are affected more than males,

> * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases with

age.

>

> Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our

body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving

away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need

ample thyroxine.

>

> Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with

heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such as

Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states,

" Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily

affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system

(CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and

skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

>

> Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is

given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity

and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the

principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the

number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical Physiology.

>

> Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroid

patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of

mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondria

improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research and

case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for

hypothyroidism.

>

> " Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the

supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain. "

Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

>

> With half the American population over 85 years suffering from

Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.

>

> But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient in

healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A

combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and

neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb baby

out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition to

function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed

it up with nfb.

>

> pacman - on his thyroid bandwagon

>

> Also read:

> " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terrible

title but a brilliant book).

> 'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

> Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free

book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I'm an ADD person that has been helped with neurofeedback, but still

had some issues. It was through a suggestion from someone in this

group that mentioned revisiting my thyroid again. The standard

TSH thyroid test that docs usually do showed that I was in the normal

range...but with further research I found that this test wasn't always

so reliable. Thus found a doc that goes beyond that (referred by my

NFB provider). I have Hashimoto's and started on Armour Thryoid as it

contains both T4 and T3. Within the past few months of taking it,

many things have improved and the greatest area of improvement has

been with my brain! Fortunately, even before my thyroid treatment,

the NFB seemed to be the only thing that actually diminished and

alleviated many of my worsening symptoms!

I met someone that had the same thyroid symptoms as me, she got

treated and is improving...She mentioned that her mother slowly

deteriorated and passed away, due to what they believed was

Alhzeimer's. Looking back, she recognizes that much of the

deterioration may have been related to her thyroid function instead.

Since many thyroid patients that are being treated are only getting

T4, that may not be enough to maintain healthier brain function.

I'm using a combined approach to treat my ADD, depression, brain fog

and memory issues. This includes NFB, meds (including T3/T4) and

therapy. It's made a dramatic difference in a short period of time,

though I still have a ways to go.

Just my personal journey.

Thanks for listening.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

> A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las

Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000

Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the

important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The

current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

>

> * Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria,

> * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted,

> * number of mitochondria is decreased,

> * females are affected more than males,

> * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases with

age.

>

> Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our

body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving

away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need

ample thyroxine.

>

> Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with

heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such as

Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states,

" Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily

affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system

(CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and

skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

>

> Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is

given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity

and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the

principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the

number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical Physiology.

>

> Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroid

patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of

mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondria

improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research and

case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for

hypothyroidism.

>

> " Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the

supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain. "

Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

>

> With half the American population over 85 years suffering from

Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.

>

> But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient in

healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A

combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and

neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb baby

out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition to

function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed

it up with nfb.

>

> pacman - on his thyroid bandwagon

>

> Also read:

> " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terrible

title but a brilliant book).

> 'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

> Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free

book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I'm an ADD person that has been helped with neurofeedback, but still

had some issues. It was through a suggestion from someone in this

group that mentioned revisiting my thyroid again. The standard

TSH thyroid test that docs usually do showed that I was in the normal

range...but with further research I found that this test wasn't always

so reliable. Thus found a doc that goes beyond that (referred by my

NFB provider). I have Hashimoto's and started on Armour Thryoid as it

contains both T4 and T3. Within the past few months of taking it,

many things have improved and the greatest area of improvement has

been with my brain! Fortunately, even before my thyroid treatment,

the NFB seemed to be the only thing that actually diminished and

alleviated many of my worsening symptoms!

I met someone that had the same thyroid symptoms as me, she got

treated and is improving...She mentioned that her mother slowly

deteriorated and passed away, due to what they believed was

Alhzeimer's. Looking back, she recognizes that much of the

deterioration may have been related to her thyroid function instead.

Since many thyroid patients that are being treated are only getting

T4, that may not be enough to maintain healthier brain function.

I'm using a combined approach to treat my ADD, depression, brain fog

and memory issues. This includes NFB, meds (including T3/T4) and

therapy. It's made a dramatic difference in a short period of time,

though I still have a ways to go.

Just my personal journey.

Thanks for listening.

>

> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

>

> A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las

Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000

Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the

important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The

current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

>

> * Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria,

> * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted,

> * number of mitochondria is decreased,

> * females are affected more than males,

> * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases with

age.

>

> Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our

body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving

away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need

ample thyroxine.

>

> Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with

heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such as

Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states,

" Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily

affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system

(CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and

skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

>

> Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is

given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity

and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the

principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the

number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical Physiology.

>

> Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroid

patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of

mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondria

improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research and

case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for

hypothyroidism.

>

> " Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the

supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain. "

Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

>

> With half the American population over 85 years suffering from

Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.

>

> But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient in

healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A

combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and

neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb baby

out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition to

function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed

it up with nfb.

>

> pacman - on his thyroid bandwagon

>

> Also read:

> " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terrible

title but a brilliant book).

> 'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

> Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free

book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

>

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Re: Role of Thyroid in Alzheimers + nfb

Hi All,I'm an ADD person that has been helped with neurofeedback, but stillhad some issues. It was through a suggestion from someone in thisgroup that mentioned revisiting my thyroid again. The standardTSH thyroid test that docs usually do showed that I was in the normalrange...but with further research I found that this test wasn't alwaysso reliable. Thus found a doc that goes beyond that (referred by myNFB provider). I have Hashimoto's and started on Armour Thryoid as itcontains both T4 and T3. Within the past few months of taking it,many things have improved and the greatest area of improvement hasbeen with my brain! Fortunately, even before my thyroid treatment,the NFB seemed to be the only thing that actually diminished andalleviated many of my worsening symptoms!I met someone that had the same thyroid symptoms as me, she gottreated and is improving...She mentioned that her mother slowlydeteriorated and passed away, due to what they believed wasAlhzeimer's. Looking back, she recognizes that much of thedeterioration may have been related to her thyroid function instead. Since many thyroid patients that are being treated are only gettingT4, that may not be enough to maintain healthier brain function.I'm using a combined approach to treat my ADD, depression, brain fogand memory issues. This includes NFB, meds (including T3/T4) andtherapy. It's made a dramatic difference in a short period of time,though I still have a ways to go. Just my personal journey. Thanks for listening. >> Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.> > A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in LasVegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated theimportant role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. Thecurrent state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:> > * Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria, > * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted, > * number of mitochondria is decreased, > * females are affected more than males, > * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases withage.> > Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of ourbody, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slavingaway turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they needample thyroxine. > > Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated withheart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such asAlzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin states,"Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readilyaffected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system(CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart andskeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues."> > Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid isgiven to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activityand number, "It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that theprincipal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase thenumber and activity of mitochondria." The Textbook of Medical Physiology.> > Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in hypothyroidpatients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number ofmitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of mitochondriaimproved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research andcase studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as forhypothyroidism.> > "Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits thesupply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the brain."Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.> > With half the American population over 85 years suffering fromAlzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.> > But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient inhealing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. Acombination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid andneurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb babyout with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition tofunction, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speedit up with nfb.> > pacman - on his thyroid bandwagon> > Also read: > "Solved, the Riddle of Illness" by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a terribletitle but a brilliant book).> 'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr. > Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the freebook on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com> > > > ---------------------------------> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Would you share what tests the newer doctor had done besides the

usual TSH, T3 and T4? I have some clients who say they have been

screened for thryoid problems and told they were " normal " ...and

another who was on thyroid replacement who was taken off when her TSH

came back in the normal range.

Rosemary

> >

> > Just some more on thyroid and mental health & nfb.

> >

> > A meeting of the American Academy of Anti-Aging was held in Las

> Vegas, 2000. Suzanne De La Monte M.D. recipient of the 2000

> Alzheimer's Research Medal, an expert on Alzheimer's, stated the

> important role of healthy mitochondria in Alzheimer's Disease. The

> current state of understanding of Alzheimer's was:

> >

> > * Energy metabolism is decreased in their mitochondria,

> > * enzyme formation in their mitochondria is depleted,

> > * number of mitochondria is decreased,

> > * females are affected more than males,

> > * incidence is higher in developed nations, incidence increases

with

> age.

> >

> > Mitochondria is the energy factory present in every cell of our

> body, for cells to be healthy they need lots of mitochondria slaving

> away turning food into energy. For mitochondria to work they need

> ample thyroxine.

> >

> > Unhealthy mutations in the mitochondrial DNA are associated with

> heart failure, the aging process, chronic degenerative illness such

as

> Alzheimer's disease, and various motor disturbances. Dr Sonkin

states,

> " Eventually it became clear that the tissues and organs most readily

> affected by cellular energy declines are the central nervous system

> (CNS), followed by, in descending order of sensitivity, heart and

> skeletal muscles, kidneys and hormone producing tissues. "

> >

> > Is there a link between mitochondria and thyroid? When thyroid is

> given to test animals their mitochondria increase in size, activity

> and number, " It seems almost to be an obvious deduction that the

> principal function of thyroxine might be simply to increase the

> number and activity of mitochondria. " The Textbook of Medical

Physiology.

> >

> > Thyroid hormone is essential to mitochondria health, in

hypothyroid

> patients introducing thyroid hormone increased the number of

> mitochondria in cells. Aged patients with low numbers of

mitochondria

> improved with added thyroid hormone (see Dr Broda research

and

> case studies). Symptoms of mitochondrial disease are the same as for

> hypothyroidism.

> >

> > " Hypothyroidism impairs mitochondria, circulation, and limits the

> supply of vital nutrients to all nerves including those in the

brain. "

> Dr Mark Starr, 'Hypothyroidism Type 2'.

> >

> > With half the American population over 85 years suffering from

> Alzheimer's disease exploring their thyroid health is a good idea.

> >

> > But what about neurofeedback? It is still a necessary ingredient

in

> healing mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADD, Asperger's, etc. A

> combination of good healthy living, a good healthy thyroid and

> neurofeedback is a good place to start. I would not throw the nfb

baby

> out with the bathwater just because our brain needs good nutrition

to

> function, healing the CNS is a slow and gentle process, we can speed

> it up with nfb.

> >

> > pacman - on his thyroid bandwagon

> >

> > Also read:

> > " Solved, the Riddle of Illness " by Dr Langer and Sheer, (a

terrible

> title but a brilliant book).

> > 'Hypothyroidism Type 2' by 'Dr Mark Starr.

> > Want more reading on Thyroid and mental health? Download the free

> book on Schizophrenia by Prof. Harry at www.hdfoster.com

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

> >

>