Basal Body Temperature

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Greetings: Over the last couple of days several people have posted

messages referring to variations in body temperature. Since this is

something I am not familiar with I decided to see what I could find on

the " Net. " I am posting basic information and anyone can explore

further if they choose.

[please note: The home page below is from a religious site, and I am

posting this note so that members who access info will know ahead of

time and not be offended.]

TAKING YOUR BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE

http://www.healthherbs.com/basal.htm

Your body temperature reflects your metabolic rate, which is largely

determined by hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. The function of

the thyroid gland can be determined by simply measuring your basal body

temperature. All that is needed is a thermometer.

In one of the links I examined some reference was made to

hyperthyroidism.

http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/art.asp?li=MNI & d=265 & ArticleKey=391

In another of the links I examined some reference was made to

hypothyroidism.

http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/art.asp?li=MNI & d=265 & ArticleKey=914

http://www.mbschachter.com/hypothyroidism.htm

What kinds of complaints characterize an under active thyroid system?

Low energy and fatigue or tiredness, especially in the morning, is

frequent in these patients. Difficulty losing weight, a sensation of

coldness especially of the hands and feet, depression, slowness of

thought processes, headaches, swelling of the face or fluid retention in

general, dry coarse skin, brittle nails, and chronic constipation are

also common. In

women, menstrual problems such as PMS and menstrual irregularities

including heavy periods and fertility problems are further signs and

symptoms. People with an under active thyroid may also have stiffness

of joints, muscular cramps, shortness of breath on exertion, and chest

pain. Be aware that a person with a low functioning thyroid doesn't

have to have all of these symptoms; he may have only a few.

Raynaud Phenomenon

Raynaud phenomenon is characterized by a pale-blue-red sequence of color

changes of the digits, most commonly after exposure to cold.

http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/art.asp?li=MNI & d=265 & ArticleKey=463

One of the other places you might investigate The Orthomolecular Theory

The orthomolecular approach is to put into the body natural substances

which the body lacks for normal (excellent) immune system operation.

This would include insulin for diabetic patients, and similar chemicals

or nutrients which, for one reason or another, either aren't available

or not available in sufficient quantity to the individual patient.

Be Blessed

D.

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~ Helen Keller ~

" There are no mistakes, no coincidences.

All events are blessings given to us to learn from. "

~ Kubler-Ross ~

These are my three treasures

Compassion, frugality and humility.

Being compassionate one has courage,

Being frugal one has abundance.

Being humble one becomes the chief of all vessels.

~ Lao Tzu ~

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