Guest guest Posted July 17, 2001 Report Share Posted July 17, 2001 This is the article from Alternative Medicine magazine from which I got the referal to Dr. Fuller Royal. Patty http://www.alternativemedicine.com/digest/issue35/35072.shtml Turn on Your Radar with Proper Thyroid Function If your feet are freezing in bed--and you have trouble lighting your libidinal fires--look to treating an underactive thyroid. Do you feel in the groove with your brain working perfectly, a 360 degree awareness of all that's going on around you, anticipating others' thoughts and responses, feeling fearless and comfortable in the moment? Are your hands and feet nice and warm, energy streaming through you, memory generating old information as well as recent recall, problem solving easy and exciting? And does your libido surge to the best levels of your recollection? If so, then the chances are that you have arrived at a good balance with your thyroid gland. I like to call it your body's radar, when your senses are wide open and penetrating. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. It is the master-controller of our body's metabolism, which is why its under-functioning causes so many different problems. Thyroid deficiency (underactivity, hypothyroidism) is a massive health problem, mostly undiagnosed and untreated. Low thyroid functioning gives many symptoms including low sex drive, depression, weakness, dry skin, lethargy, slow speech, edema (swelling) of the eyelids and face, sensation of cold, coarseness or loss of hair, skin pallor, memory impairment, constipation, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid causing bloating and gas with failure to digest proteins and absorb minerals), weight gain, shortness of breath, swelling of the extremities, hoarseness or loss of voice, anorexia (loss of appetite), nervousness, heavy menstrual bleeding, heart palpitation, deafness, chest pain, morning stiffness or rheumatism, numbness and tingling of the fingers, apathy, listlessness, difficulty in conceiving, and anemia. And in children, hypothyroidism is related to ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Low thyroid functioning is very common in women after childbirth. The baby's thyroid puts out antibodies against the mother's thyroid and causes it to under-function. This is one of the chief causes of postpartum (after childbirth) depression and weight gain. During pregnancy the pituitary (master gland in the brain) puts out large amounts of thyroid hormone which is needed for growth of the infant. It is fed by the placenta in the uterus during the pregnancy. After the baby is born the placenta is delivered and its drive to the pituitary stops, sometimes causing low thyroid levels. This then causes weight gain and depression. ("Gee Doc, I've never been the same since I had my babies.") So, if mom is feeling tired, depressed, cold, dry, puffy, irritable, and overweight, I guarantee her libido isn't going to be terrific. Of course men have thyroid problems, too. Exposure to heavy metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic can create problems with libido. Selenium deficiency in both sexes can effect the way the body converts the thyroid hormone T4 to the metabolically active form of the hormone, T3. Iodine also is important for normal thyroid health in both sexes. For sexual health, you must have adequate thyroid function to absorb proteins and amino acids such as arginine, which creates nitric oxide (a la Viagra) for good erections and strong prostatic and vaginal orgasms. When one first encounters the world of the thyroid gland and the extent to which it is underactive in such a large segment of our population, it is a staggering discovery. The regular thyroid blood tests may or may not detect hypothyroidism. Broda , M.D, in his seminal book, Hypothyroidism: the Unsuspected Illness, suggests the use of basal temperatures to diagnose the problem. One's first morning underarm temperature should be 98 +/-0.2 degrees. Take it over a period of five days. If it is lower on average than 97.6, thyroid deficiency should be considered. Other diagnostic signs are a low "triple warmer" pulse in traditional Chinese medicine, absent Achilles' tendon reflexes, swollen tongue, eye symptoms, as well as other physical and psychological symptoms. Thyroid hormone replacement is helpful in many people, especially the elderly. Some authors estimate as many as 70% of hospitalized elderly patients exhibit low thyroid states. Most important for your sexual health, you must have adequate thyroid function to absorb minerals like zinc, which is critical for sexual functioning, and for the absorption of proteins and amino acids such as arginine, which creates nitric oxide (`a la Viagra) for good erections and strong prostatic and vaginal orgasms. Replacement of thyroid hormone, like all natural hormone replacement, is a bit of an art. I have used natural thyroid from a pig source (Westhroid or Armour) for over 25 years. It is very similar to human thyroid. Natural thyroid contains all three thyroid hormones T2, T3 and T4. T3 is the active hormone at the cellular level in our body. The gland also contains iodine and the three thyroid hormones attached to the protein carriers which deliver it to the tissues, thyroid-binding globulin, and the thyroid prealbumin. Some doctors argue that because of seasonal variations in light and food supply there may be fluctuations in the strength of the natural porcine hormone, but it has been standardized by T4 for at least 30 years. Synthetic T4 (Thyroxin) is less complete and in my experience more difficult to deal with, plus it contains chemicals and dyes. Recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine support the use of both T3 and T4 because it gives a better clinical result. The Thyroid Gland The dosage of thyroid is very individual. Too much thyroid or too much too soon can cause anger, nervousness, fast heart rate, or angina in patients with obstructed arteries, and insomnia. I use the "cup of coffee" rule of thumb. If you can drink several cups of coffee without becoming extremely nervous or jittery then you probably can handle modest doses of thyroid. If you can't handle any coffee you must begin with very small amounts of thyroid (1/8th grain) and increase very gradually with adrenal gland support such as adrenal extracts, vitamin C, B vitamins with extra B5 (pantothenic acid), adequate protein intake, and calcium and magnesium supplementation. It is important to find doctors who believe in this approach for prescribing thyroid. Your regular general practitioner, internist, or endocrinologist will generally not prescribe thyroid based on signs and symptoms unless the blood tests are grossly abnormal; however most patients with hypothyroidism usually test at only borderline low or even normal. Alternative medicine doctors are usually more open to this approach. The Broda O. , M.D., Foundation in Trumbull, Connecticut, keeps a list of doctors who prescribe thyroid based on basal temperatures and signs and symptoms. Many members of the chelation doctors group, American College of Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) are also more liberal with thyroid prescribing (see sources below). I have seen thousands of patients helped remarkably and safely by a little thyroid--and a month's supply costs only about $3.00. It is marvelous to help restore lost sex drive, and it is great for women having difficulty conceiving. We've had several patients per year who futilely spent megabucks on drug and in vitro fertilization techniques, but were able to conceive by using simple natural thyroid and hormonal replacement. But the more common thyroid miracles are reflected by the nice letters and occasional flowers I receive from grateful patients whose spouses are no longer freezing in bed. Cold feet and buttocks covered with sweats and heavy socks are replaced by toasty, warm extremities.Now that's sexy! Sources: The Broda O. , M. D., Research Foundation P.O. Box 98, Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 Tel. 203-261-2101 Fax 203-261-3017 www.brodabarnes.org American College of Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) 23121 Verdugo Dr., Ste. 204, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel. 949-583-7666 Fax 949-455-9679 www.acam.org Contact: Gerber, M.D., has practiced orthomolecular medicine, chelation and nutrition therapy for 25 years. He is founder and director of the Gerber Medical Clinic in Reno, Nevada, at which acupuncture, neural therapy, Sanum Therapy, homeopathy, herbology, and detoxification modalities are also employed. He is a past president of the Orthomolecular Medical Society and currently the Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada Association of Homeopathic Physicians. The Gerber Medical Clinic is located at 3670 Grant Dr., Reno, NV 89509. Tel: 775-826-1900. 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Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 My head is foggy, anxiety and lots of fatique. I used to be able to walk now I hardly have any energy. I give myself B12 shots and it seems like they don't work. I haven't tryed any detox yet. I don't know where to start. I am afraid of losing weight and I don't want to lose weight. I know I will gain the weight back but it justs scares me. I am taking vitamins, Tranfer Factor, and juicing carrots and wheatgrass. It seems like I feel worse than before. My periods are just spotting. I spot for 3-5 days then stop then start again 7-10 days later. When I go out in public I feel like I am in dreamland. I feel like a zombie. Caren ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 9:51 AM Subject: Re: thyroid Caren, Then I would just go about supporting the thyroid in natural ways. These won't harm you, and you may find some relief. Also, there may be other factors involved here than just the thyroid, such as liver sluggishness that would affect your utilization of the hormone produced. You may want to focus on liver support instead. An overall program will help you...what are you doing for therapies at the moment? What kind of symptoms are you still having? Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: jay igert Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 4:26 PM Subject: thyroid It is impossible to find a good doctor. My ObGyn says my Thyroid is fine, my MD says it is fine. I have been to 4 doctors that say my Thyroid is fine and they won't run anymore tests. I feel like I have no hope. I don't know what to do now. I have heard many times to just by people and homopathics that is in low. Caren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Caren, Sorry to seem a little out of the loop, but I am and my meemory fails me a great deal...Do you still have your implants or waiting to get them out? Debbie NC --- jay igert <JCKCI@...> wrote: > My head is foggy, anxiety and lots of fatique. I > used to be able to walk now I hardly have any > energy. I give myself B12 shots and it seems like > they don't work. I haven't tryed any detox yet. I > don't know where to start. I am afraid of losing > weight and I don't want to lose weight. I know I > will gain the weight back but it justs scares me. I > am taking vitamins, Tranfer Factor, and juicing > carrots and wheatgrass. It seems like I feel worse > than before. My periods are just spotting. I spot > for 3-5 days then stop then start again 7-10 days > later. When I go out in public I feel like I am in > dreamland. I feel like a zombie. > > Caren > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Patty > > Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 9:51 AM > Subject: Re: thyroid > > > Caren, > Then I would just go about supporting the thyroid > in natural ways. These won't harm you, and you may > find some relief. Also, there may be other factors > involved here than just the thyroid, such as liver > sluggishness that would affect your utilization of > the hormone produced. You may want to focus on liver > support instead. > > An overall program will help you...what are you > doing for therapies at the moment? > > What kind of symptoms are you still having? > Patty > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jay igert > > Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 4:26 PM > Subject: thyroid > > > It is impossible to find a good doctor. My ObGyn > says my Thyroid is fine, my MD says it is fine. I > have been to 4 doctors that say my Thyroid is fine > and they won't run anymore tests. I feel like I have > no hope. I don't know what to do now. I have heard > many times to just by people and homopathics that is > in low. > > Caren > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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