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I’m Taking Pig Hormones! A Look at Natural Thyroid
What’s a common disease that over
5 million Americans suffer from and many may not even
be aware they have it? Hypothyroidism and related forms
of thyroid dysfunction!
The thyroid gland looks like a little
bow tie and is located at the base of the throat, below
the Adam’s apple in males. Thyroid dysfunction
affects both males and females. This gland produces
hormones which control the body’s metabolism, your
internal thermostat of sorts.
Thyroid dysfunction is generally either
an over or under production of the hormone. Under active
thyroid hormone production is called hypothyroidism;
whereas too much, or overactive thyroid hormone production
is called hyperthyroidism.
Some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism
include chronic fatigue and weakness, weight gain or
difficulty losing weight, hair loss or coarse, dry hair,
dry and rough skin, intolerance to cold, abnormal menstrual
cycles, decreased sex drive, memory loss, depression
and irritability, constipation, muscle cramps. Not all
symptoms are always present.
Some doctors prefer to diagnose hypothyroidism
with a blood test. They will test to check TSH levels
(the thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary
gland) and T4 levels (the main thyroid hormone). Other
doctors prefer to take a more holistic approach and
are able to diagnose based on symptoms. Morning body
temperature readings (below 97.1 consistently) as well
as discovery of regular waking up approximately four
hours after going to bed, can aid in the diagnosis.
There are chemical, synthetic treatments
that can be used to restore healthy thyroid functions,
such as Synthroid and Levothyroxine.
Some doctors and sufferers prefer to
use a form of natural thyroid hormone extracted from
swine and cows. Yup, pig thyroid! It’s the closest
to the human thyroid hormone and contains both T4 and
T3 thyroid hormones.
Naturopaths have long recognized that
there are very effective herbs that can help to promote
healthy thyroid functioning and restore thyroid health.
Armour, a natural thyroid is available
by prescription. T-100 is another brand of natural thyroid
that can be obtained through holistic processionals.
Regular use of natural thyroid can help to restore deficient
iodine levels, while also stimulating the thyroid to
produce crucial thyroid hormones, thereby treating hypothyroidism.
Bladder wrack or kelp, Licorice, Saw
Palmetto and Ginger (root) have also been known to stimulate
the thyroid to release thyroid hormones and is therefore
beneficial in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
If you’re not comfortable taking
synthetic medications, give natural thyroid a chance.
It’s the closest match to human thyroid and can
leave you feeling worlds better. Even natural supplements
need to be under the care of your physician. Please
do not self medicate.
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