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HYPOTHYROID (LOW THYROID FUNCTION)
Natural Support Strategies
Hypothyroid is a
term that refers to low thyroid function. The condition can be either
"primary" or "secondary." Primary hypothyroidism means that the
thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. "Secondary"
(also called sub-clinical) hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland
is producing a normal amount of thyroid hormone but it is not being
converted to its more active form in the liver or the "target"
tissues. Primary hypothyroidism is diagnosed by a blood test. (TSH is
the screening blood test for thyroid function). Secondary
hypothyroidism is determined by symptoms and basal body temperature.
Symptoms of low thyroid function include cold intolerance, fatigue,
anemia, difficulty losing weight, menstrual disorders, memory and
concentration difficulties, constipation, infertility, dry skin,
elevated cholesterol levels, depression, muscle and joint stiffness to
name just a few. Because thyroid hormone sets the "pace" for all cells
in the body, a deficiency can result in "sluggishness" of virtually
any physical function.
Because the body temperatures will be low in both primary and
secondary low thyroid, basal body temperatures are a sensitive
self-test to evaluate thyroid function. If you have thyroid symptoms
or your temperature is low, get a thyroid blood test to see if the
gland is producing sufficient thyroid hormone. These tests usually
require a doctor’s order. Primary low thyroid usually requires
prescription thyroid medication (preferably natural thyroid hormone)
for correction. Secondary low thyroid can be corrected by self-help
measures.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Exercise regularly. Lack of physical
activity is a common cause of secondary low thyroid function.
- Both low iodine and excess iodine impede thyroid function. Be
careful of taking excess iodine in supplemental form.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
Maxi Multi:
3 caps, 3 times per day with meals. Optimal (not minimal) doses of
vitamins A, C, E, B2, B3, B6, zinc, and selenium are particularly
important for correcting hypothyroidism.
BMR Complex:
2 caps, 2 times per day with meals.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
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Milk
Thistle Plus: 1-2 caps, 3 times per day with meals. This
improves the liver’s ability to convert thyroid hormone to its more
active form.
- Support any organ system that scored
"high" on the Self-Health Questionnaire, pages 6-8 in your
Holistic Health Handbook.
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