HypoThyroid (Low Thyroid) and Stubborn Weight Loss
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What is the Thyroid?
The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck. It secretes thyroid
hormone which regulates protein synthesis, growth, temperature, oxygen consumption of
cells, and metabolic rate. When thyroid hormone levels are low, signals from the brain
tell the thyroid gland to release more hormone in the form of T4. This hormone is very
influential over a person's ability to burn fat. Pathological diseases of the thyroid are
rare, but subtle decreases in thyroid function are very common and easy to treat. Note:
Exercise is a great way to stimulate the thyroid gland to release more T4.
What can Cause HypoThyroid?
Once the T4 is released, most of it must be converted into the active form of thyroid
hormone known as T3. Poor conversion from T4 to T3 is often the cause of hypothyroid
symptoms. If the conversion to T3 is not sufficient, you will have a sluggish
metabolism and all of the symptoms of low thyroid. Selenium and other nutrients are
required to properly convert to T3. If selenium is not available, the conversion will
inappropriately result in Reverse T3 which is NOT metabolically active.
Toxic exposure to things like mercury, fluoride, benzene, toluene, certain
medications, recreational drugs and alcohol can all disrupt this conversion. In these
cases, the problem is not in the thyroid gland itself but rather the conversion of the
hormone into its active form. This is one reason why thyroid related problems are often
missed when doctors read thyroid blood panels. The hormone might be present, but it is
not working properly.
Are there Natural or Alternative Treatments for Low Throid?
If there is not enough active form of thyroid hormone (T3), a person may experience
weight gain, fatigue, emotional instability, mental sluggishness, muscle
weakness, muscle tremors, nervousness, anxiety, intolerance to cold, dry or
rough skin or hair, puffy hands or face, loss of the outer third of the eyebrow,
joint aches, muscle cramps, and constipation. Proper nutritional intervention,
detoxification (if needed) and lifestyle modifications are the best ways to handle this
condition.
When we look at those with low thyroid function, the first thing we need to assess is
nutritional deficiency. Specific nutrients are used to make thyroid hormone, and other
nutrients enable the body to convert the hormone into its active form and to utilize the
hormone effectively. Iodine is the most important nutrient for thyroid function, but there is
a need for other nutrients including selenium, tyrosine, zinc and many different vitamins.
How would I know if I am Iodine deficient?
Sub-optimal Iodine levels are very common in America today. Testing reveals that
many people do not get enough Iodine to meet their total body needs or to have optimal
thyroid health. Iodine is not only concentrated in the thyroid, but also in breast tissue,
prostate, testes, ovaries, stomach and the sweat glands of the skin. Often those low in
Iodine do not sweat as much as normal.
Those low in Iodine are susceptible to thyroid disorders as well as hormonal imbalance,
irregular or painful menstruation, indigestion, fibrous cystic disorders of the
breasts, ovaries (PCOS), testes and prostate and eventually cancer in those
respective tissues. Testing reveals that some people require as high as 300 times the
RDA level of Iodine to re-establish normal iodine levels in their bodies. I must caution
everyone who reads this that you should NOT take high doses of Iodine without being
properly tested for Iodine deficiency.
Testing Iodine levels is very simple, accurate and inexpensive. The test will tell you if
your body is starving for Iodine or if your body can not properly absorb Iodine. The
treatments for either case are very simple and inexpensive as well. A months supply of
Iodine can cost as little as $3. Often this is all it takes to get someone's energy back and
to trigger healthy weight loss, not to mention the reduction in cancer risk.
How do I get Evaluated for Treatment?
Dr. Webster has had much success treating those with hypothyroid symptoms by
determining the exact cause of the hypothyroidism. Each individual is unique and each
person deserves a treatment plan that is equally unique and customized to that
individuals requirements.
Make an appointment with Dr. Webster to discuss options for Hypothyroid
Disorders, Stubborn Weight Loss or Iodine Deficiency today!
972-735-0707
Help is Here!
What is the Thyroid?
The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck. It secretes thyroid
hormone which regulates protein synthesis, growth, temperature, oxygen consumption of
cells, and metabolic rate. When thyroid hormone levels are low, signals from the brain
tell the thyroid gland to release more hormone in the form of T4. This hormone is very
influential over a person's ability to burn fat. Pathological diseases of the thyroid are
rare, but subtle decreases in thyroid function are very common and easy to treat. Note:
Exercise is a great way to stimulate the thyroid gland to release more T4.
What can Cause HypoThyroid?
Once the T4 is released, most of it must be converted into the active form of thyroid
hormone known as T3. Poor conversion from T4 to T3 is often the cause of hypothyroid
symptoms. If the conversion to T3 is not sufficient, you will have a sluggish
metabolism and all of the symptoms of low thyroid. Selenium and other nutrients are
required to properly convert to T3. If selenium is not available, the conversion will
inappropriately result in Reverse T3 which is NOT metabolically active.
Toxic exposure to things like mercury, fluoride, benzene, toluene, certain
medications, recreational drugs and alcohol can all disrupt this conversion. In these
cases, the problem is not in the thyroid gland itself but rather the conversion of the
hormone into its active form. This is one reason why thyroid related problems are often
missed when doctors read thyroid blood panels. The hormone might be present, but it is
not working properly.
Are there Natural or Alternative Treatments for Low Throid?
If there is not enough active form of thyroid hormone (T3), a person may experience
weight gain, fatigue, emotional instability, mental sluggishness, muscle
weakness, muscle tremors, nervousness, anxiety, intolerance to cold, dry or
rough skin or hair, puffy hands or face, loss of the outer third of the eyebrow,
joint aches, muscle cramps, and constipation. Proper nutritional intervention,
detoxification (if needed) and lifestyle modifications are the best ways to handle this
condition.
When we look at those with low thyroid function, the first thing we need to assess is
nutritional deficiency. Specific nutrients are used to make thyroid hormone, and other
nutrients enable the body to convert the hormone into its active form and to utilize the
hormone effectively. Iodine is the most important nutrient for thyroid function, but there is
a need for other nutrients including selenium, tyrosine, zinc and many different vitamins.
How would I know if I am Iodine deficient?
Sub-optimal Iodine levels are very common in America today. Testing reveals that
many people do not get enough Iodine to meet their total body needs or to have optimal
thyroid health. Iodine is not only concentrated in the thyroid, but also in breast tissue,
prostate, testes, ovaries, stomach and the sweat glands of the skin. Often those low in
Iodine do not sweat as much as normal.
Those low in Iodine are susceptible to thyroid disorders as well as hormonal imbalance,
irregular or painful menstruation, indigestion, fibrous cystic disorders of the
breasts, ovaries (PCOS), testes and prostate and eventually cancer in those
respective tissues. Testing reveals that some people require as high as 300 times the
RDA level of Iodine to re-establish normal iodine levels in their bodies. I must caution
everyone who reads this that you should NOT take high doses of Iodine without being
properly tested for Iodine deficiency.
Testing Iodine levels is very simple, accurate and inexpensive. The test will tell you if
your body is starving for Iodine or if your body can not properly absorb Iodine. The
treatments for either case are very simple and inexpensive as well. A months supply of
Iodine can cost as little as $3. Often this is all it takes to get someone's energy back and
to trigger healthy weight loss, not to mention the reduction in cancer risk.
How do I get Evaluated for Treatment?
Dr. Webster has had much success treating those with hypothyroid symptoms by
determining the exact cause of the hypothyroidism. Each individual is unique and each
person deserves a treatment plan that is equally unique and customized to that
individuals requirements.
Make an appointment with Dr. Webster to discuss options for Hypothyroid
Disorders, Stubborn Weight Loss or Iodine Deficiency today!
972-735-0707
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