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Carrying The Torch Of Knowledge On Low Thyroid Levels

Howard E Hagglund M.D. — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:37:31 +0000

The reason for your search most probably is due to poor health, fatigue , depression, dry skin, insomnia, constipation, feeling cold when others are ok, brain fog, obesity in spite of your best efforts, vague and disturbing menstrual or libido problems and about 46 more.

Some of the lucky ones get diagnosed by the blood test for thyroid. Many wait years to finally turn the test positive. What a relief. Some of my patients have discovered a good book by Mark Starr MD. Hypothyroidism II. This is an easy and yet a complete read about what has been slipping up on you.

Home testing is easy for low thyroid levels. Remember your metabolic rate goes down. Well your morning temps will be low. So test them with a good thermometer (Geri-derm sold at most drug stores) Take an average number of temps, say 6 and get the general average of them. If they are below 97 degrees and you are loaded with symptoms listed above, you most likely have low thyroid. In women, the temps should start on day 3 of flow. All the rest is the same.

This gave me a pause. I have repeated it many times. Give it a read and see what it imparts.

Scholars are aware of the torch of knowledge. I thought I understood it well. Knowledge is bright and can be seen and admired for miles around. It will light your way. But a wise teacher told me “remember that the torch casts a shadow on the person who carries it”. More like all that knowledge can obstruct a new truth or new facts.

Why the story? Well I feel many Doctors are blinded by the knowledge they have about the value of the lab test for Thyroid. If you read Dr Starr’s book you will see that much work testing the body temperature test has been done.

How could a very technical lab test costing in the neighborhood of $200 USD be less useful than a home temp test? Well it is evaluating on a small part of the picture. The temp test evaluates a much larger portion of the problem.

From my previous blogs, and videos you can learn of many blocks and toxic products that obstruct adequate thyroid function. Get a normal TSH and have a toxic and compromised system you still suffer net hypothyroidism. Same goes for the evaluation of the thyroid medicine levels once you start. Give the medications all you want and it is still no go in the toxic and damaged thyroid pathways.

Looking to find out more about Low Thyroid Levels? Go to Dr. Hagglunds website to learn more about a Thyroid Protocol that naturally heals your Low Thyroid Levels

Is it Possible to Overcome or Prevent Hypothyroidism? Part 2

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:36:29 +0000

As far as I know, sickness is not a welcome visitor and is something that is totally abhorred by many people. Sicknesses in whatever form reduce the quality of an individual’s life and makes it painful. The best gift a individual can have from God is to be in good health. In the first part of this two part series, hypothyroidism was briefly introduced. In this concluding part, we’ll be examining other aspects of it.Hypothyroidism is caused by many things. In this article, only three of them will be looked into.
1. The drugs people take have been known to contribute to incidents of hypothyroidism. For instance, drugs used in treating extreme depression and mood swings have been known to reduce the amount of thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland. One of these drugs going by the name of lithium is responsible for such. So, the very first cause is antidepressants which are capable of restricting the production of thyroxine.
2. The foods that people eat. I guess this is very surprising to you. The day I found it out too, I was totally shocked. You mean what I am eating can be giving me hypothyroidism?! People who suffer from hypothyroidism have been known to have a slower metabolic process in their bodies. As a result, what they eat do net get broken down very fast leading to weight gain.
3. Weight loss diets. If you are willing to lose weight, it is a good thing. But when you have to go the extreme, then you can be sure kit will adversely affect your health. Foods such as raw broccoli have been known to grossly affect the thyroid gland’s ability to produce the thyroxine hormone. Also on this list are radishes, raw turnips, brussel sprouts and cauliflower. All these are not very good for the thyroid gland. So, do no consume them in excess. A little bit here and there is alright though.
This list like I stated in the beginning is just a part of the total list of the varied causes of hypothyroidism. If you are willing to get a complete list, you can read some of the other articles on this website or do a search on any search engine you use. You should be able to find more than enough to suit your taste. With this article, I am sure that you can say for a fact it is possible to prevent hypothyroidism. All it takes is a bit of knowledge and you are good to go. Remember: You cannot substitute anything for your health. It is the most important aspect of your life. So, guard it jealously. For more information visit: http://www.thyromine.com

Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:44:29 +0000

Is Alli the solution to your weight-loss woes? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss pill. Another drug is available to aid your weight-loss efforts, but this time you don’t need a prescription….

Medical Causes of Hypothyroidism

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:44:29 +0000

Hypothyroidism is caused by varied causes. It could stem from a singular cause or a mixture of various causes such as complications arising from thyroid gland diseases, afflicted brain activities, exposure to medical treatments, and autoimmune disord…

Are There Alternative Therapies For Curing Hypothyroidism

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:44:29 +0000

In recent times, there has been so much focus on the effect of alternative remedies in treating ailments generally. Some even make claims that orthodox medicine cannot make. This has of course led to most people looking for alternative medicines and …

Is it Possible to Overcome or Prevent Hypothyroidism? Part 1

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:44:28 +0000

It is a known fact that hypothyroidism is a condition that can be overcome. All you really need is information on what it is, its mode of operation, its causes and what to do in the eventuality that it occurs. Now, it is possible that you might have been to see your physician and he’s talked to you about the possible outcomes and all. But you see, your doctor does not have the time to give you a total breakdown on everything regarding hypothyroidism. As a result, you’ll find that getting to spend about five minutes of learning quality information is almost an impossibility given the fact that your doctor is a very busy person and can only spare so much time talking to you about it. This write up is not meant to ridicule or in any way, take the place of a doctor’s advice. It is just a general overview on hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, if you aren’t already familiar with the word is a situation where the thyroid gland situated at the lower end of the neck; just under the famed “Adam’s apple” under-produces the required thyroxine hormone useful in balancing the body’s metabolic activities. Let me explain here. You see the body is made up of any important components; all of them playing a vital role in the sustaining of human life and enabling the optimal functioning of the human body system. Part of these important components are the various hormones. One of which is thyroxine. When the body lacks of these important hormones, the individual starts manifesting certain symptoms. Unfortunately symptoms manifested as a result of hypothyroidism are also common to other ailments. So there is an inclination towards treating them as other ailments when in truth, it is to be treated as hypothyroidism. The symptoms are very common. Some of them are weight loss, lethargy, extreme fatigue, dry flaky skin, and in some extreme cases, acute depression. So you can see now that it looks just like any other common ailment that you probably know. It for this reason that hypothyroidism is deemed deadly. It might be too late before you realize it hypothyroidism. It is the reason why as soon as you notice these symptoms and you have taken energy boosters, mood enhancers or antidepressants without getting any adequate results, you have to go see your doctor as soon as possible. This will at least stem its tendency to become worse.For more information visit: http://www.thyromine.com