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THYROID
DYSFUNCTION
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The thyroid and
the adrenal glands have a very close relationship. Walter H.
Schmitt, Jr., D.C. compares their interaction to a stage coach
with horses. The work horses represent the adrenal glands and
the stage coach and the driver are the thyroid gland. If the
horses become exhausted (adrenal exhaustion), then the driver
can tell them to go all he wants but they will not pull the
stage coach. If the driver is not functioning (thyroid), then
the horses will not be told to pull the stage coach. Due to
this relationship, the primary cause of dysfunction can be either
the adrenal glands or the thyroid.
Women more commonly have hypothyroidism. The thyroid and the
ovaries compete for iodine. They will tend to have Seasonal
Affective Disorder (fall & spring symptoms).
Healthy thyroid means a healthy heart.
Tyrosine and cholesterol from animal protein sources are essential
for thyroid and adrenal gland function.
It is not easy to monitor thyroid function on a blood test because
the thyroid dumps its hormones into the lymph. The best way
to diagnose functional thyroid imbalances is with Applied
Kinesiology muscle testing and axillary temperature
testing. Axillary temperature testing can be monitored monthly
for a more complete understanding of the problem.
Barnes’ Thyroid Temperature Test (axillary)
Normal 97.8-98.2°F
Hypothyroid (low) temp. less than 97.8
Hyperthyroid (high) temp. more than 98.2
Hypothyroid (low) Symptoms
hair loss
miscarriage
dysmenorrhea
recurrent infections
constipation
short windedness
depression
crowd paranoia
cholesterol/trigs
bruises easily
emotional change
coronary heart disease
poor memory
cold feet & hands
hot flashes
Hyperthyroid (high) Symptoms
thin skin
flighty behavior
tremors
can’t sleep
increased appetite
tachycardia
heart consciousness (awareness of heart beating)
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