why you probably have hypothyroidism, anyway!!!

[Guest guest]

Re: Re: Jackie

>Off the subject, Eileen, we got our blood work back and there was nothing

really that out of >whack. Her TSH (test for thyroid) was fine, 1.896, within

the reference range. The doctor said her >T4 was slightly low at 0.76, but not

enough to indicate that she needed any kind of thyroid >treatment. He did say it

was in indication that we needed to keep an eye on her thyroid.

>He also said it looked like her iron was a little low, probably because she

eats no red meat, but >she isn't anemic. He suggested giving a little iron

supplement.

>

This may seem off-topic but it really isn't for two reasons. First, the

correlation between hypothyroid mothers and ASD (autism spectrum disorders) is

very strong. (UNDIAGNOSED Viral infections , bacterial infections such as LYME,

and autoimmune disease play roles, here.) Also, iron overload, and selenium-,

and zinc-deficiencies play roles.) Also, the factors which contribute to

hypothyroid further contribute to ASD.

Secondly, one of the most important functions of thyroid is temperature

regulation which is extremely important to whether or not, or which, chemical

reactions take place. ENZYME activity is chemical reaction, folks!! Pathogenic

invasion (anyone fighting viruses, bacteria, fungi???) can take place at lower

body temperatures. Our kids cannot mount the natural response of a high

temperature or fever because their natural defense system was breeched by

vaccines, too early cord-clamping, pharmaceuticals and - oh, yeah, that Tylenol

I was told to administer before each vaccination.

Dr Langer's book, Solved: the riddle of illness is available in

paperback and describes how nearly all doctors miss this diagnosis.

Please, in your spare time (lol!), make time to read the short history of

pancreatic disease, the rise of MD specialties, and the decline of our food and

health that you can find at the link below. It is very interesting and

explanatory of WHY we are not getting the healthcare we AND OUR KIDS NEED to GET

WELL.

http://www.healingmatters.com/history.htm

God, please, bless us and our kids,

....

WHY YOU PROBABLY HAVE HYPOTHYROIDISM

By Dr. Howenstine, MD.

January 28, 2004

NewsWithViews.com

The astute clinician, Dr. Broda , accomplished some ground breaking

work when he wrote a book (Solved : The Riddle of Heart Attacks) in 1976

pointing out much of the current heart disease is caused by unrecognized

hypothyroidism. Blood fats have long been known to increase and metabolism to

slow in hypothyroidism whereas metabolism is increased in hyperthyroidism with

falling blood fats. Hypothyroidism causes poor circulation (arteriosclerosis),

impaired immune function with vulnerability to infections, depression and mental

confusion. Among the causes for hypothyroidism are:

a.. Estrogen Dominance is caused by petrochemicals, fuel exhaust we

breath, estrogenic hormones in meat and chickens, plastics, propylene glycol,

sodium laurel sulphate in ointments, herbicides and pesticides. These potent

estrogenic substances block the production of thyroid hormone and greatly

magnify the incidence of estrogen dependent cancers. All males and females in

developed nations have estrogen dominance.

b.. Antibiotics, chlorine from our water purification systems, fluoride,

and NSAID drugs used for arthritis all kill the healthy bacteria in the

intestinal tract. This results in overgrowth in the intestines of candida,

fungi, mycoplasma, and anerobic bacteria (Yeast syndrome). These dangerous

organisms release powerful neurotoxic substances into the blood stream that

damage the hypothalamus often resulting in multiple endocrine disorders

including underactivity of the thyroid gland.

c.. Mercury released from our dental amalgams is toxic to the thyroid

gland.

d.. Fluoride in our water directly interferes with thyroid function.

e.. Selenium deficiency is related to lack of trace minerals in our

soil. The proper conversion of precursors into thyroid hormone depends on a

selenium containing enzyme[1] which is lacking.

f.. Lack of iodine in our soil and diet leads to decreased thyroid

hormone production.

g.. Diagnostic x-rays injure the thyroid gland (dental, neck, spine).

h.. Perchlorates widely found in drinking water inhibit the production

of thyroid hormone by blocking the reuptake of iodine

In the light of these common occurences it is remarkable that anyone has

normal thyroid function. Dr. was aware that diagnosing thyroid disease by

the currently popular blood tests was seriously flawed missing most of the

persons who really are hypothyroid.

Dr. noted that taking an axillary temperature before arising

revealed that many persons had subnormal temperatures, the key finding needed to

establish the diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The axillary temperature should be

taken for 5 minutes before leaving bed. A normal result is above 97.0 degrees.

My three consecutive axillary temperatures were 96 degrees. On 2 tablets of

Thytropin PMG three times daily my axillary temperature is now back up to 97

degrees and I have more energy. My blood thyroid tests were normal.

Dr. Shallenberger, medical director of the Nevada Center of

Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nv., began to apply the axillary temperature

testing in his practice. He discovered that only 5% of his patients had normal

axillary temperatures[2]. All these patients had normal blood tests for thyroid

function. also claimed that the correct thyroid dosage was the one that

restored the axillary temperature to normal. When Dr. Shallenberger began to

treat these patients with the dose of thyroid hormone that restored their

axillary temperatures to normal many related to him that they felt better than

they had in their whole lives and a great many undiagnosed symptoms disappeared.

Often these patients did very well on thyroid doses that seemed excessive.

The FDA has admitted that " no currently marketed synthetic thyroid

(levothyroxine Synthyroid) has exhibited consistent potency and stability and

thus no levothyroxine is generally recognized as safe and effective " . This

synthetic thyroid hormone contains Levothyroxine (T4) which must be converted in

the body to T3 to be useful. The natural thyroid hormone (Westhyroid) and

(Nature-Thyroid) is derived from fresh frozen thyroid. These products are

assayed for T3 and T4 which must be within a narrow margin or the batch is

rejected. Thyroid hypofunction can also be corrected with Thyrotrophin (thyroid

glandular product) from reputable Standard Process Products, Palmyra, Wis., and

iodine as Iosol. After taking Iosol four drops daily for 2 weeks the dose should

be reduced to 2 drops daily. One tablet of Thyrotrophin is taken three times are

daily as initial therapy which may need to be increased depending on basal

temperatures. This dose is comparable to one grain of thyroid hormone. The use

of thyrotrophin and iosol may enable thyroid function to become restored to

normal whereas the use of thyroid hormone often inhibits the thyroid gland from

making thyroid hormone in which case therapy becomes lifelong. Call 800-558-8740

to obtain the name of a physician who can order Thyrotropin for you or call For

Your Health at 800-456-4325. Large health food stores should have Iosol. Call

800-888-1415 ext. 9265 if you have trouble locating Iosol.

Dr. Hagglund has confirmed that thyroid blood tests are often

erroneous and are of little value in monitoring thyroid dosage. There is very

poor correlation between the blood test results and the presence of

hypothroidism. Proper conversion of synthetic levothyroxine (T4) to T3 requires

good patient nutritional status, adequate selenium, magnesium, vitamin A,

cortisol, vitamin B2, essential fatty acids, and lack of Anti-T3 which appears

in anyone under stress. More than 50% of patients taking synthetic thyroid

(levothyroxine) do not feel well. When switched to natural thyroid these persons

often experience falling cholesterol values along with decreased weight, and

disappearance of mental depression and brain fog. If you are taking

levothyroxine and not doing well suggest to your physician that you would like

to try natural thyroid hormone or Protomorphogen from Standard Process Inc.

The correction of thyroid hypofunction restores cholesterol values to

normal, decreases the risk of heart attack and allows the problems of statin

cholesterol lowering drugs to be avoided. Much of this current epidemic of high

cholesterol values is probably due to undiagnosed hypothyroidism.

Diagnostic Problems Related To Laboratory Results In Endocrine Diseases

When a competent physician discovers that more than 90%[3] of his patients

are hypothyroid with normal thyroid blood tests we know that the blood tests

used to diagnose thyroid disease are essentially worthless. Recently it has been

suggested that the upper level of normal for the TSH test be dropped from 5 to

3[4] !!!. This is a drastic change in thinking which reflects awareness that

current methods of diagnosing an underactive thryroid gland are seriously

flawed.

Physicians have been too dependent on blood and other lab tests for

establishing diagnoses in endocrine disorders. We have found it very comfortable

to say " your blood tests are normal There is nothing wrong with your thyroid

gland. " Occasionally, I was able to recognize florid underactivity of the

thyroid from the patients symptoms and findings with normal thyroid blood tests.

Suggesting a course of thyroid therapy in that setting was always worthwhile. I

had too much confidence in these thyroid blood tests.

Physicians will be forced to ignore worthless thyroid blood tests and

concentrate on what the patients history and physical findings are telling them.

An important research paper from the Cleveland Clinic points out that

correcting underactive thyroid function causes dangerously elevated homocysteine

values to return to normal. This occurs without the need for any B vitamins

which is usually considered to be vital. Lowering homocysteine values probably

helps prevent the development of arteriosclerosis and dementia.

Footnotes:

1, Biol Trace Elem Res 96;51(1):31-41 Clin Sci 95;89 (6):637-42

2, Shallenberger, F., Bursting With Energy pg. 139-142

3, Shallenberger, F., Bursting With Energy pages 139-143

4, Teitelbaum, J., Treating Thyroid Deficiencies in Fibromyalgia Townsend

Letter for Doctors & Patients July 2003 page 134

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sparked a 4 year study of natural health products when 5 of his patients with

severe rheumatoid arthritis were able to discontinue the use of methotrexate

(chemotherapy agent) after trying an extract of New Zealand mussels for the

therapy of severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Howenstine is convinced that natural products are safer, more

effective and less expensive than pharmaceutical drugs. This research led to the

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