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The Thyroid “runs” our metabolism—it is the “gas pedal” of the body.

Thyroid hormones have direct effects on most organs, including the heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of increased thyroid hormones (this is why heart problems can often accompany chronic thyroid problems in women, and perhaps why heart problems are more common in women under the age of 50).

T3 is the more biologically active hormone (it’s more important for cellular function), and in fact most of T4 (80%) is converted to T3 in the body’s peripheral tissues. So T4 is just a precursor for the more active hormone, T3.

One of the problems in some thyroid disorders is that you may have trouble converting T4 to T3 in your tissues (have you been checked for this?). This can create a deficiency of T3, disrupting the body’s ability to properly regulate metabolism…leading to specific symptoms.

There are some clinicians that are treating thyroid conditions with iodine. I do not recommend iodine in the treatment of thyroid conditions. According to renowned thyroid expert, Dr. Datis Kharriazian, author of the book, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?, using iodine to treat thyroid conditions is akin to throwing gasoline on a fire.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

 

  1. Fatigue, tired, or sluggish?
  2. Cold feet and/or hands?
  3. Do you require excessive amounts of sleep to function?
  4. Do you gain weight easily?
  5. Do you have difficult or infrequent bowel movements?
  6. Are you depressed? Do you suffer from depression?
  7. Lack of motivation?
  8. Do you suffer from morning headaches that wear off as the day progresses?
  9. Do you suffer from thinning hair or excessive hair falling out?
  10. Do you suffer from dryness of the skin and/or scalp?
  11. Do you suffer from mental sluggishness?

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism

 

  1. Do you suffer from heart palpitations?
  2. Do you suffer from inward trembling?
  3. Do you have an increased pulse even at rest?
  4. Are you nervous and emotional?
  5. Do you suffer from insomnia?
  6. Do you suffer from night sweats?
  7. Do you have difficulty gaining weight?

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system attacks the thyroid. Patient’s that suffer from Hashimoto’s experience some or all of the above symptoms.

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Seven Major Thyroid Patterns

There are actually seven different patterns that can lead to a low thyroid problem. Unfortunately, most health practitioners aren’t aware of these different patterns or their model of care simply treats each pathway the same. This can be frustrating and time consuming to the patients who seek care from them as the thyroid problem continues on in spite of their treatment.

I am going to briefly review the different patterns… CLICK HERE to learn what the additional pathways are.

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Book Recommendation:

Interested in a good book on the thyroid? I have just the one. This book is the #1 BESTSELLER for Thyroid Problems. It has contributed to much of how I think and approach my patients with Thyroid Problems. Enjoy!

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