Hypothyroidism occurs when the Thyroid gland has been weakened by Poor Nutrition, Thyroid Toxicity,
Bad lifestyle, Stress, and too much Medical 'help' (medications). A
victim of hypothyroidism has a body that can no longer adequately
produce vital hormones. The Immune system only Attacks things it
detects as being TOXIC (…).
Hypothyroidism is an underactive Thyroid condition, often marked by Low Iodine levels.
Fatigue, numbness or tingling in the hands, brittle nails, coarse, brittle hair, hair loss, headaches, poor short-term memory, anxiety or
panic attacks, low blood pressure, depression, low libido, pale, dry or
coarse skin, high cholesterol, puffy eyes, dry eyes, blurry vision,
frequent respiratory infection, decreased perspiration, poor skin tone,
tingling hands, sensitivity to cold, unexplained weight gain,
constipation, hair loss, puffy eyelids, low body temperature (quite
cold hands and feet), wounds that are slow to heal, infertility, goitre,
rheumatic pain, emotional disorders, allergies, missing the lower portion
of eyebrows, poor sleep, flu-like symptoms, hoarseness,
hypersensitivity, and fluid retention are all possible indicators that
Thyroid secretions may be Low.
The Thyroid is Weakened/ suppressed also by the following.
1. Poor Nutrition, Thyroid Toxicity, Bad lifestyle, Stress, and too
much Medical 'help' (medications)… Cooking on Refined oils (frying on
them), junk food, soft drinks, Sugar consumption - All that will take
its Toll on POOR Thyroid Health.
2. Constant intake of SOY.. an ingredient in the great majority of
processed foods and even in most of the so-called healthy alternatives.
Thus ALL soy-containing products and oils Should be avoided (even
by a Healthy person).
3. FLUORIDE.. is extremely Damaging to
the Thyroid. Until the 1970's, doctors prescribed fluoride to patients
with hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid) to cripple it.
It was shown to be effective at 2 mg. per day. People in the present are
estimated to consume 2-10 mg. per day from tap water, Non-stick
cookware, Toothpaste, Pharmaceuticals, Infant formula, Processed
cereals, and Sodas.
4. Be mindful of GOITROGENS, foods that can Interfere
(influence) with Thyroid function. Goitrogens include Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohlrabi, Rutabaga, Turnips,
Millet, Spinach, Strawberries, Peaches, Watercress, Peanuts, Radishes,
and SOYbeans. Does it mean that you can never eat these foods? No,
because COOKING Inactivates (makes them Not active) Goitrogenic
compounds. But Still, add those foods in Very Moderations to your meals
in their Raw form (I am talking about Vegetables and greens here) because
they are very healthy (1-2 tablespoons per meal will be ok). Avoid Soy
products anyway (!)
5. MEAT and MILK.. If you are a Meat eater
and giving up meat sounds like something impossible for you, then the
ONLY option you have here is to consume Meat which you know on 100%
produced WITHOUT hormones of ANY sort (!!!).. Ok, see, you Already could
have dysfunction of Thyroid hormones, and ANY other hormones entering
your body will CONTRIBUTE to Further dysfunctioning of it (!).. Am I
logical here?... Almost All conventional meat (animals) are grown with a
‘help’ of hormones just to bring them to your table Faster. So you
either eat 100% healthy meats or do not eat it at all (I do not eat meat
for about 2 years and Still able to walk and think, so will you).
Obviously, Cured meat and sausages as a Big Nah….. Milk.. the same story.
Mik is from cows which could be given hormones Plus it is Heated and
homogenized (which means dangerous).. so either drink milk in very very
moderations and Raw (plus the one from the cows which were Not given
hormones) or ideally give it up completely. Go for Nut milks which u can
make Home (sesame seeds (til), almonds, walnuts, coconut pulp,
sunflower seeds..).
6. Certain DRUGS (medication) also contribute to this problem:
lithium, all S.S.R.I. anti-depressant drugs (which feature fluoride as a main ingredient) and others.
There is a simple test called 'the Barnes Basal Temperature' Test to
check Thyroid function. Refrain from drinking alcohol that night. Before
bed, shake down a Thermometer and place it by your bed. In the morning,
put the thermometer firmly in the armpit(under arm) and rest for 10
minutes. A regular resting reading will be 97.8 F. (37 degrees C). Repeat
this the Next day. If it is lower, suspect an underactive thyroid.
Women should do this after their menses is complete, as temperature
levels fluctuate more during this time.
Diagnosing Thyroid Disorders..
If your doctor suspects a thyroid disorder, a blood test can help
provide an answer. This test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH), a master hormone that regulates the work of the
thyroid gland. If TSH is high, it typically means your thyroid
function is too low (hypothyroid). If TSH is low, it generally
means the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroid.) Your doctor may also
check levels of other thyroid hormones in your blood. Imaging studies and biopsies are sometimes taken to evaluate a thyroid
abnormality.
(DI)*..Here (where I am from), that Expanded blood
test consists of: 1) thyroid hormones (2 of them, the ones which are
produced by the thyroid itself), 2) Hypothalamus and Pituitary gland (body)
hormones!!... those two produce Hormones which are In Control of Thyroid
- so they should be checked too!! 3) Cholesterol levels (here we got 3
options of them and u need to ask for 'wider' results), 4) Atherogenic
ratio (rate)! Take Notes..
HYPERthyroidism occurs when an excess of thyroid hormones
causes one’s metabolism is racing out of control. Symptoms likely to
occur are heart pounding, high blood pressure, feeling flushed,
sweating, weight loss and overheated, inability for the eyes to focus,
insomnia, nervousness, heart racing, abnormally frequent bowels,
anxiety, and diarrhoea. This chemical imbalance can lead to heart failure
If Untreated. In Asian medicine, Hyperthyroidism may involve a fluid
deficiency in the body.
Personal Notes:
You can also follow those dietary recommendations if you have HYPER thyroid.
The Healthy diet for Thyroid, diet for autoimmune disease diet (with
Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D), Superfood which will Help to cure/improve
HYPOthyroid (plus that superfood is Beneficial for women with
Menopause (!!)) will be also given today.
Further articles could be a bit repetitive but.. it will help you to memorise it all Better. ... It is just if I add all that info in here at ones.. the post will be very long.
If I cannot make to cover the HYPER thyroid issue, then I will do it very
shortly. But the BASE for two of them are the Same. Avoiding particular
food, Adding others, Healthy eating, Positive thinking, hoping for the
Best, and being in touch with a Doc (in some cases, Medications could be
Necessary!.. so you Do need to discuss it all with a doc or even several
of them!). In some cases, if the Thyroid is Really out of Control, you
will Not survive just on vegetables. So Be WISE. Ok?..
~Nadia
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