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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on HypothyroidismDescription Hypothyroidism is a clinical state resulting from decreased circulating levels of free thyroid hormone or from resistance to hormone action. Myxedema connotes severe hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism may be associated with Type II autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, which is associated with HLA-DR3, DR4. Secondary hypothyroidism frequently results from treatment for Graves disease, which may be familial. Hypothyroidism is more commen in women (Female > Male, 5-10:1). It predominantly affects people over the age of 65. Symptoms include: Onset may be insidious, subtle; Weakness, fatigue, lethargy; Cold intolerance; Decreased memory; Hearing impairment; Constipation; Muscle cramps; Arthralgias; Paresthesias; Modest weight gain (10 pounds [4.5 kg]); Decreased sweating; Menorrhagia; Depression; Hoarseness; Carpal tunnel syndrome. Signs include: Dry, coarse skin; Dull facial expression; Coarsening or huskiness of voice; Periorbital puffiness; Swelling of hands and feet; Bradycardia; Hypothermia; Reduced systolic blood pressure; Increased diastolic blood pressure; Reduced body and scalp hair; Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes; Macroglossia; Dilutional hyponatremia; Anemia (usually normochromic, normocytic); Enlarged heart on chest x-ray (often due to pericardial effusion). Causes Causes include: Post-ablative (most common) hypothyroidism follows radioactive iodine therapy or thyroid surgery. Delayed hypothyroidism may develop in patients treated with thioamide drugs (propylthiouracil, methimazole) 4 to 25 years later. Primary hypothyroidism may develop as a result of autoimmune thyroiditis, or be idiopathic. With goiter, hypothyroidism is most commonly due to autoimmune disease, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis; or heritable biosynthetic defects, iodine deficiency (rare in the US), or drug induced (iodides, lithium, phenylbutazone, aminosalicylic acid). Suprathyroid hypothyroidism, may be due to deficiency of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary. Transient hypothyroidism may result from silent thyroiditis (most common in post partum period) and subacute granulomatous thyroiditis Viral and bacterial infections can temporarily damage the thyroid gland, causing a short-term form of the condition. Hypothyroidism caused by infection usually does not result in permanent hypothyroidism. Pregnancy, which requires an increased production of thyroid hormone, can cause hypothyroidism. About 2% of pregnant women in the United States develop hypothyroidism. One of every twenty women develop thyroid inflammation within a few months after delivery. This is called postpartum thyroiditis, which usually goes away on its own after one to four months. Hypothyroidism has been associated with irregular estrous cycles and changes in reproductive hormones, including: increased levels of progesterone and prolactin, and decreased estradiol. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency and excess. Iodine is a major component of thyroid hormones. In autoimmune hypothyroidism, antibodies destroy thyroid gland cells preventing the gland from being able to release normal amounts of thyroid hormones. Hashimoto's thyroiditis results in a goitre, a swelling of the thyroid gland, that is visible as a lump on the neck. Autoimmune diseases include: AddisonÕs disease, Risk factors for hypothyroidism include: increasing age and autoimmune diseases. Conventional Labs Thyroid hormones include: TSH, T4, and T3. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are not normally present, so a high value usually indicates autoimmune damage to the thyroid, including HashimotoÕs thyroiditis and GravesÕ disease. Reverse T3 (rT3) may also be measured. T4 can form either T3 or reverse T3. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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