Terri-thryoid help

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Hi Terri! I am glad you did that iodine painting...thanks for sharing where you got the tincture. I am going to have to do that too. Never would have thought Safeway! If you have already been tested for thyroid problems and the doctor is telling you that you are normal, you have several options. 1) Make sure he has tested for ANTI-TPO antibodies, or antibodies to the thyroid. Some doctors just test for the TSH and T3 and T4, but skip the autoimmune testing. You can actually have Hashimoto's underactive thyroid disease and not have abnormal tests. But your thyroid is still under attack all the same. At some point you would need thyroid meds as the gland suffers. I would probably urge the doctor to prescribe thyroid meds as soon as is feasible, even if you were borderline normal. The goal is to make all symptoms disappear. 2) You could try thyroid gland supporting supplements that are over the counter, such as kelp, bladderwrack, and thyroid glandulars. (Here's a couple: http://www.woodlandhealthproducts.com/store/OrderThyodine.htm http://www.smartbomb.com/043292559382.html http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=VGYXFTMU5ABD2CQUC4YFAFYKCQL00UNE?id=MO-1046 & source=YIMO1046 & _requestid=13531 http://www.taoofherbs.com/products/2500/MegaFood/ThyroidStrength.htm Also make sure your diet is thyroid supportive. AVOID SOY like the plague (soy is depressive of thyroid function), and some vegetables are depressive as well. I'll include an article, below, on healthy thyroid interventions. 3) You could get armour yourself without a prescription and try it to see if it helps you. There are ways of getting it, but you should not take it unless you are really convinced you need it and the doctor refuses to help. Here's that article:Adapted from the book "The Rebellious Body" by Janice Strubbe Wittenburg, R.N., who was afflicted with both CFS and Environmental Illness. This book is an excellent and highly recommended resource on healing options in

the treatment of toxic diseases. THE THYROID Low thyroid function is a common cause of chronic fatigue, yet is often overlooked because the serum measurement of thyroid hormone may not accurately reflect low thyroid hormone levels. Mild, or subclinical, hypothyroidism can go undetected. Low thyroid hormone levels can mimic CFS, but differ in that the malaise of CFS includes flu-like symptoms. The primary symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue and feeling deep-in-your-bones cold, without flu-like symptoms. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, does include the flu-like symptoms of CFS. In the case of thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland; as a result inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones are produced, resulting in fatigue, weight gain and other CFS symptoms. Hypothyroidism is common in CFS because of the changes in the hypothalamic area of the brain (which affect the hormones of the body) and the upregulation

of the immune system (causing the production of antibodies to the thyroid.) The thyroid, located in the lower portion of the throat, produces thyroid hormones which are essential to the regulation of metabolism, or the rate that cells burn oxygen. Because thyroid hormones are important in all bodily functions, their deficienty has widespread effects. Hypothyroidism causes decreased utilization of fat, which means a moderate weight gain in those who are ill. Women with mild hypothyroidism tend to have a history of heavy menses, with irregular cycles. Depression is common, as well as difficulty thinking clearly. There can also be muscle weakness and joint stiffness. Dry rough, scaly skin, as well as coarse, dry brittle hair are common in hypothyroidism. Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates are also noted. The old fashioned way to determine thyroid functioning, developed by Dr. Breda , is to take your basal body temperature. This is done by

shaking down a thermometer at night and placing it beside your bed. When you wake up in the morning, before getting up, place the thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes. Don't get up until the results are read. Record the results for three consective mornings. Women who menstruate should perform the test during the second, third and fourth days of their menses; all others can take the test at any time. Your normal, resting temperature should be between 97.6 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. People who are hypothyroid tend to have a pattern of lower basal body temperatures. HEALTHY THYROID INTERVENTIONS Thyroid replacement allows the glands to rest and repair, easing its constant job of hormone production. Some physicians prescribe thyroid replacement without having abnormal laboratory results. Treatment involves the use of synthetic thyroid hormone, or desiccated thyroid extract; however, people who are chemically sensitive tend to do

better using the desiccated form. Health food stores also offer a milder form of thyroid extract. A diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, and most B vitamins, and particularly iodine can help stimulate the production of thyroid hormone. Kelp is a good source of iodine, as well as cod and cod-liver oil, seaweed, dulse, lobster, shrimp, crab, haddock, halibut and herring. Other foods, such as garlic, radishes, watercress, egg yolks, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, mushrooms, watermelon, tropical fruits and coconut oil are thyroid stimulating. The amino acid tyrosine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone, which is comprised of tyrosine and iodine. Tyrosine supplements can help stimulate thyroid function. (250-750 mg, taken between meals.) Exercise also stimulates the secretion of the thyroid gland. A 2-4 week diet of only raw foods, with heavy emphasis on raw greens, seaweed, nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and seeds, and freshly extracted

vegetable juices can help improve thyroid function. Certain foods should be temporarily avoided, as they diminish the release of thyroid hormone and interfere with hormone production. These include mustard greens, kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, millet, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kohlrabi, spinach, and unsaturated oils, such as flax, soybean, safflower, corn, and canola. Peake <peaketeresa@...> wrote:

Hello Patty,I did the iodine painting finally( couldn't find it anywhere here) Every drug store for weeks hasn't had it finally found it at Safeway. The circle was gone in just under one hour, WOW I knew it I just knew there had to be something with the thyroid. I mean I ran a theatre for ten years all we drank all 12 hours a day was soda and fast dood for lunch and dinner, and I way more now? No way I gave up sodas, bread, pasta, sugar. and 4 months only lost 3 lbs. that is just crazy, anyway I know for sure my thyroid is not behaving. What to do now?Terri P> > > > >> > > > > Sunny here....I'm disturbed by something that's happening to > my > > > > left > > > > > knee. A few months ago I kneeled down to pick up a toy in my > > > car, > > > > and > > > > > I felt a sharp, burning pain in the knee, the pain was > > > > excruciating! > > > > > I almost slipped up and swore profusely in front of Emma! > Poor > > > > thing,

> > > > > she looked at me and said, "MaMa, are you otay?" She can't > > > > > pronounce "Gs" so she calls me MaMa and her Mother Mom or > > Mommy. > > > > Cute.> > > > > Anyway, from that time on I could lean on that knee, it just > > hurt > > > > too > > > > > much to to do. A little time passed and soon a numb area > > started > > > > > forming - about 1-1/2" round, just below and a little left of > > my > > > > > kneecap. Now the numb area is about 3-1/2" round. It's eerie. > > > I > > > > can > > > > > pinch it and feel only 5%. Does anyone know what this could > be, > > > > > besides nerve damage is my guess.> > > > > > > > > > Good Night, Sweet Ladies, and

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