Hypothyroid

PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

A deficiency of thyroid activity. In adults, it is most common in women and is characterised by decrease in basal metabolic rate, tiredness and lethargy, sensitivity to cold and menstrual disturbances. When due to pituitary deficiency of thyrotropin secretion it is called secondary hypothyroidism.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in controlling the body's metabolic rate and blood glucose level. It is in turned controlled directly by secretions from the pituitary and hypothalamus in the brain. The hypothalamus is affected greatly by strong emotions; hence, the thyroid may be susceptible to emotional states
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PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Etiologic Consideration [causal connections}

Iodine deficiency note certain foods called goitrogens actually hinder iodine utilization: kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy flour, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, and turnips.

Vitamin E deficiency this deficiency reduces iodine absorption by 95 percent, causing the thyroid to become overactive and enlarge to compensate.

Vitamin A deficiency Hypothyroid sufferers do not convert Beta carotene to vitamin A efficiently.

Zinc deficiency

Pituitary disorders

Enzyme deficiency in thyroid hormone production

TREATMENT

A useful home test is the basal body temperature test as first suggested by Dr.Broda Barnes. Axillary temperature is taken for 10 minutes first thing in the morning. Average ranges are 97.8 to 98.2 F. Women must take temperature on days 2or 3 of the menstrual flow to get an accurate measurement.

Dietary Considerations:

Foods high and or very adequate in iodine and vitamins E,A,C,B complex. Raw foods are generally excellent for the glandular system. Of specific use are:

Seaweed Kelp dulse

Garlic Radishes Watercress

[GTF] glucose tolerance factor [chromium] Brewer's yeast Certain types of mushrooms and mushroom roots.

Nuts Seeds Sprouted seeds Sprouted beans

Raw vegetable juices

Food sources of Iodine:
MDR about 150 mcg.
Listed per 100 gram edible portion [ 3 1/2 oz.]
Pineapple 20 mcg

Peanuts 11 mcg

Lettuce 10 mcg

Spinach 10 mcg

Greenpeppers 10 mcg

Raisins 03 mcg

Information is based on current research and historical use data.
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