The thyroid gland is a two lobed, shield shaped organ found in the anterior neck. It regulates the overall rate of body metabolism and influences normal growth and development.
The main thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is thyroxine (T4). Another thyroid hormone is triiodothyronine (T3). These two hormones regulate the metabolic rate and facilitate growth. They also promote protein synthesis and enhance the effect of the growth hormone.
The regulation of the thyroid hormone secretion depends mainly upon a feedback system between the anterior lobe of the pituitary and the thyroid gland. The pituitary gland secretes a thyroid stimulating hormone which signals the thyroid gland to function.
The same feedback mechanism is present between the thyroid hormones and the hypothalamus which produces thyroid releasing hormones to control the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary.
Information on Thyroid
The thyroid gland is our body’s gas pedal, regulating how many calories we burn for energy. When it is underactive, we can be any or all of the following:
* Tired
* Achy
* Cold intolerant
* Brain fogged
* Constipated
* Have infertility
* Gain weight that we can’t lose
Unfortunately, the current blood testing misses the majority of people who need thyroid hormone treatment. Sadly, many physicians don’t know that the testing is unreliable, and continue to treat the tests instead of the person. Holistic physicians (visit The American Board of Holistic Medicine to find one) know how to treat taking both your symptoms and labs into account. Anyone with even 2 of the above symptoms should consider a trial of natural prescription thyroid (e.g., Armour Thyroid).
Low thyroid problems are increasing in frequency. In the U.S., they mostly occur because the thyroid is being attacked by our own immune system (an autoimmune process called "Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis" — diagnosed by having an elevated Anti-TPO Antibody which is a simple blood test). A resurgence of iodine and selenium deficiencies is also contributing to thyroid problems. Having the problem is no big deal — as long as you get treated properly with natural thyroid hormone.
TREATMENT
Recommended Supplements
Armour Thyroid
Adjust the dose of prescription Armour Thyroid to the amount that feels best, while keeping the Free T4 blood test in the normal range for safety. The TSH is not a reliable test. You may need a holistic practitioner to get proper treatment.
Iodine, selenium, tyrosine
Optimize iodine, selenium, tyrosine and other nutrients that support thyroid function. These can be found in a good multi-nutrient powder
source: mdinfo
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