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NEED HELP WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM
I am looking for a doctor/nutritionist who can help me help myself. I do have a physician who is wonderful but not familiar with how to help hypothyroidism through nutrition and supplements. I am very over weight, very puffy looking, my hair is dry and bendy/wavy and totally out of control, I am exhausted even when I wake up, easily angered, easily depressed, no motiviation. I also have avascular necrosis and have issues with knees and hips. I have had left hip replaced. I a MESS !! I need real advise and real direction on how to get this under control. I do not excersice and I do smoke one pack a day. I have two children, 10 & 12. My life requires me to function at high speeds and I just can't most of the time. I have tried to do some research on my own. Very confusing. I know I should be taking Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, Co-Q10. I have had 2 vitamin B12 shots in the past which seemed to give me energy but not sure how good they are for you. I know that if I do not straighten my situation out it is only going to get alot worse. I need Dr. Oz. Are u out there??? Thank you.
elwoodmomof2 Oh, I guess I should mention that my focus, concentratrion and memory seem to be very effected also. Oops, almost forgot, I have chronic asthma too. I had mono when I was about 15 years old.
elwoodmomof2 Oh, I guess I should mention that my focus, concentratrion and memory seem to be very effected also. Oops, almost forgot, I have chronic asthma too. I had mono when I was about 15 years old.
Amen to all gimel said...be very careful to distinguish what's been "proven" versus what's theory/opinion. I would only add that not only are the author's contentions anecdotal from patients, but many of the testimonials are actuall from fellow practitioners with a lot to gain from selling this theory.
I have a concern about listing the following as a resource.
A revolutionary breakthrough in hypothyroidism and Hasimoto's >>>
http://thyroidbook.com/
Many members have read that book and found multiple discrepancies and unanswered questions. Some of the basic premises of the book are open to serious question. The so-called proof of the author's contentions about treatment of Hashi's is anecdotal from patients of fellow practitioners, all of whom have a vested interest in selling the extensive testing and supplements provided through the author.
Until there is some scientific evidence made available that confirms what the author contends, I think personally that leading members to that source can only cause confusion, without contributing. And no, I am not trying to censor what our members read, but we've been on this merry-go-round twice already and that is enough for me.
A revolutionary breakthrough in hypothyroidism and Hasimoto's >>>
http://thyroidbook.com/
Many members have read that book and found multiple discrepancies and unanswered questions. Some of the basic premises of the book are open to serious question. The so-called proof of the author's contentions about treatment of Hashi's is anecdotal from patients of fellow practitioners, all of whom have a vested interest in selling the extensive testing and supplements provided through the author.
Until there is some scientific evidence made available that confirms what the author contends, I think personally that leading members to that source can only cause confusion, without contributing. And no, I am not trying to censor what our members read, but we've been on this merry-go-round twice already and that is enough for me.
Cigarette smoking is one of the factors that inhibit the body's conversion of T4 to T3. T3 is a crucial hormone in getting oxygen into the cells and in enabling efficient metabolic function. Research shows that smoking depletes at least two vitamins: vitamin C and vitamin E. The top 5 nutrients crucial for proper thyroid function are Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E.
Besides synthetic medication that is standard treatment, there is also natural desiccated thyroid extract such as Armour or Naturoid.
Other natural treatments include:
Avoid or limit goitrogens in the diet. Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake.
There are various herbs that have been found beneficial for hypothyroidism and include:
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - a strong antioxidant which protects thyroid tissue and allows the thyroid to function more optimally. Withania is also an immune modulator, which means that it can reduce the autoimmune inflammation that is the most common cause of under active thyroid.
Guggul (Commiphora mukul) can help increase thyroid function and helps in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintaining or improving HDL to LDL ratio.
Coleus forskohlii - stimulates thyroid hormone, helps with weight loss, and may improve insulin sensitivity.
Hypothyroidism slows metabolism and this can lead to the parietal cells in the stomach to produce less stomach (hydrochloric) acid. Many essential nutrients are poorly absorbed when stomach acid is low and include: vitamin B12, iron, calcium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin E. Besides treating hypothyroidism and boosting metabolism, you can make up for stomach acid insufficiency with apple cider vinegar or betaine HCI with pepsin supplements. A good multi vitamin is also recommended.
More information...
A revolutionary breakthrough in hypothyroidism and Hasimoto's >>>
http://thyroidbook.com/
Your Thyroid Problems Solved by Dr Sandra Cabot >>>
http://naturalhealthdirect.com.au/health/books-dvds-tapes-100/your-thyroid-problems-solved-by-dr-sandra-cabot-1351.html
Goitrogens >>>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitrogen
Natural Hypothyroid Treatment >>>
http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-options/treatment-information/natural-hypothyroid-treatment/
Natural vs synthetic thyroid hormone >>>
http://www.nature-throid.com/vs.asp
What effects conversion of T4 to T3 >>>
http://www.aerobices.com/458.html
Top 5 supplements for thyroid support >>>
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/topsupplements.htm
How smoking depletes vitamins >>>
http://www.livestrong.com/article/212050-how-smoking-depletes-vitamins/
Besides synthetic medication that is standard treatment, there is also natural desiccated thyroid extract such as Armour or Naturoid.
Other natural treatments include:
Avoid or limit goitrogens in the diet. Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake.
There are various herbs that have been found beneficial for hypothyroidism and include:
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - a strong antioxidant which protects thyroid tissue and allows the thyroid to function more optimally. Withania is also an immune modulator, which means that it can reduce the autoimmune inflammation that is the most common cause of under active thyroid.
Guggul (Commiphora mukul) can help increase thyroid function and helps in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintaining or improving HDL to LDL ratio.
Coleus forskohlii - stimulates thyroid hormone, helps with weight loss, and may improve insulin sensitivity.
Hypothyroidism slows metabolism and this can lead to the parietal cells in the stomach to produce less stomach (hydrochloric) acid. Many essential nutrients are poorly absorbed when stomach acid is low and include: vitamin B12, iron, calcium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin E. Besides treating hypothyroidism and boosting metabolism, you can make up for stomach acid insufficiency with apple cider vinegar or betaine HCI with pepsin supplements. A good multi vitamin is also recommended.
More information...
A revolutionary breakthrough in hypothyroidism and Hasimoto's >>>
http://thyroidbook.com/
Your Thyroid Problems Solved by Dr Sandra Cabot >>>
http://naturalhealthdirect.com.au/health/books-dvds-tapes-100/your-thyroid-problems-solved-by-dr-sandra-cabot-1351.html
Goitrogens >>>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitrogen
Natural Hypothyroid Treatment >>>
http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-options/treatment-information/natural-hypothyroid-treatment/
Natural vs synthetic thyroid hormone >>>
http://www.nature-throid.com/vs.asp
What effects conversion of T4 to T3 >>>
http://www.aerobices.com/458.html
Top 5 supplements for thyroid support >>>
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/topsupplements.htm
How smoking depletes vitamins >>>
http://www.livestrong.com/article/212050-how-smoking-depletes-vitamins/
What you need is a good thyroid doctor that will treat you clinically, by testing and adjusting the biologically active thyroid hormones, Free T3 and free T4, as necessary to relieve symptoms, without being constrained by resultant TSH levels. Symptom relief must be all important, not just test results. You can get some good insight into clinical treatment from this link.
http://hormonerestoration.com/files/ThyroidPMD.pdf
On my listing of doctors recommended by other members, I have one in your general area, in Mineola. Is that close enough to be of interest?
http://hormonerestoration.com/files/ThyroidPMD.pdf
On my listing of doctors recommended by other members, I have one in your general area, in Mineola. Is that close enough to be of interest?
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