A thyroid condition is estimated to affect up to 25 million Americans, half of whom are unaware of their condition. 90% of all thyroid issues are caused by hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.
The best digestive organ is the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped organ located in the center of your neck. Each system in your body has a relationship with how effectively your thyroid is working. If your thyroid isn’t functioning properly, then neither are you at that moment.
THE FOLLOWING 10 SIGNIFICANCES OF AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID
exhaustion following 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night or anticipating daily sleep.
either gaining weight or being unable to lose weight.
mental health problems, such as mood swings, anxiety, or sadness.
Hormone imbalanced traits include PMS, erratic periods, infertility, and decreased sex drive.
Pain in the muscles, the joints, a problem with the carpal channel, or tendonitis
A body temperature that is persistently lower than 98.5 degrees Fahrenheit, chilly hands and feet, or feeling chilled while others are not.
Weak nails, dry or cracking skin, and uncontrollable baldness
Constipation.
difficulties with the mind, such as memory loss, poor focus, or brain fog.
Wheezing, a dry voice, or swelling of the neck
Which glands in your thyroid work?
A feedback loop between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and thyroid organs controls the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Pituitary thyrotropin (TSH) synthesis and secretion are stimulated by hypothalamic thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
TSH stimulates the thyroid’s ability to produce and release T4 and T3, respectively. When enough T4 has been supplied, a signal is sent to TRH and TSH telling them to stop producing more thyroid hormone.
T4, a latent hormone, makes up around 85% of the hormone our thyroid produces. A little portion of the newly created T4 is transformed into T3, the active form of thyroid hormone.
T3 also undergoes conversion into either free T3 (FT3) or reverse T3 (RT3), which further complicates issues. Since Free T3 is the sole hormone that can bind to a receptor and cause your digestion to increase, keep you warm, keep your insides moving, keep your personality operating, and maintain various hormones within appropriate ranges, it is Free T3 that genuinely matters in the bulk of this. Although Reverse T3 doesn’t do a really good job, I do see it helping those who are under extreme stress and those who are at risk for mercury.
Last but not least, the most prevalent form of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, and its prevalence is increasing. An autoimmune disease is one in which the body attacks a particular organ or tissue in the belief that it is harmful.
I commonly request thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) to screen the majority of my patients for autoimmune thyroid infection.
Why is hypothyroidism so underdiagnosed in the United States?
The causes of many thyroid irregularity side effects are unknown, and most doctors simply speak with patients for a few minutes to address this.
TSH and T4 are the two tests that the majority of traditional experts use to check for problems. They do not examine thyroid antibodies, FT3, RT3, or RT3.
The ‘normal’ lab reference run is the only reference point used by the majority of traditional specialists. Instead of paying attention to their patients’ cues, they base their decisions on ‘perfect’ lab values and temperatures.
WHAT LAB TESTS ARE BEST TO IDENTIFY THYROID PROBLEMS?
I look under the board for each of my patients. Make sure your professional treats you the same way.
- TSH
- Free T4
- Free T3
- Turn around T3
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb)
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb)
WHAT LAB VALUES ARE ‘IDEAL’ FOR THYROID TESTS?
In my training, I’ve learned that the areas below are simply where my patients (and I) thrive. I pay attention to my patients as well and take their emotions into account.
- TSH 1-2 UIU/ML or lower (Armor or exacerbated T3 can artificially smother TSH)
- FT4 >1.1 NG/DL
- FT3 > 3.2 PG/ML
- RT3 not as much as a 10:1 proportion RT3:FT3
- TPO – <9 IU/ML or negative
- TgAb – < 4 IU/ML or negative
Which ten actions can you take to improve thyroid function?
A quality multivitamin should contain iodine, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin D, and B vitamins.
Utilize a tyrosine and iodine supplement to aid in the conversion of FT4 to FT3.
Don’t consume gluten! If you have Hashimoto’s, try eliminating all grains and vegetables from your diet.
Maintain your blood pressure while supporting your adrenal glands. Thyroid function and adrenal function are interdependent. I recommend therapeutic yoga and medicines known as adaptogens because they help the adrenal glands cope with pressure.
Get 8 to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night.
Have any amalgam fillings you may have safely removed by a natural dentist.
Be cautious while consuming cruciferous vegetables. This topic has been discussed in considerable detail.
Eliminate fluoride, bromide, and chlorine from your diet and surroundings.
Retrain your stomach. A healthy digestive system (gut) is essential to overall wellbeing.
Find a local functional pharmaceutical specialist, ask them to do the aforementioned research facility test, and work with them to identify the primary cause of the thyroid awkwardness.