Thyroid Support - Dr. David Williams

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Thyroid Support - Dr. David Williams

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Jan 05, 2005 17:30 PST

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http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/c/thyroid_health_recs.asp

 

When you take a close look at the health problems that have started to

skyrocket in this country, an underproducing thyroid gland shows up as a

common denominator in a surprising number of them.

 

Based on the research I've seen and conducted myself over the past

decade, there are three primary reasons for the growing number of people

with an unbalanced thyroid:

 

iodine deficiency, selenium deficiency,

and " estrogen-like " compound pollution (Xenoestrogens).

 

If your thyroid gland function needs support, I recommend the following

methods for improving your thyroid health.

 

Vitamins and minerals

 

Iodine

 

The most effective way to maintain thyroid gland function is to supply

it with the proper iodine levels necessary for an increase in hormone

production.

 

The mineral iodine is essential for the thyroid gland's production of

the hormone thyroxin.

The thyroid uses this hormone to regulate numerous functions, most

importantly metabolism.

Note: Under no circumstances should you ingest antiseptic or topical

iodine. Iodine food supplements are widely available. Start with four

drops (dissolved in a large glass of water) for the first two weeks, and

then reduce the dosage to two drops a day.

 

Zinc

 

A common mineral that improves thyroid health in middle-aged and elderly

men and women is zinc.

Adequate levels of zinc are required for proper thyroid hormone

metabolism.

As we age, thyroid problems and zinc deficiencies both become more

common.

Recommended dosages in this case generally range from 30 — 50 mg of zinc

(elemental) per day.

Keep in mind that it may take months for oral zinc supplementation to

affect a 'chronic' thyroid problem.

 

Multi-nutrients

 

Finally, a good multi-nutrient will include proper levels of important

trace materials, such as selenium (200 mcg daily) and zinc (20 mg

daily).

 

Diet

 

Selenium-rich Foods

Because selenium deficiency is a major factor in low thyroid function,

you should regularly include selenium-rich foods in your diet.

The thyroid produces several hormones, and must produce them in a

somewhat balanced ratio.

 

Without selenium, this balancing process is hindered.

 

Good sources of selenium in your diet, include:

wheat germ, herring and other seafood (alaskan salmon and Water-packed

sardines, shellfish,organic eggs, sunflower and sesame seeds, cashews,

mushrooms, garlic, onions, and kelp.

 

Soy

 

Soy products like organic tofu and non-gmo soymilk can help mildly

stimulate thyroid function. Certain other foods have a tendency to

" lower " thyroid function and need to be avoided by those with

underactive thyroids:

turnips, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage, rutabaga, brussels sprouts,

bok choy, cress, kale, and kohlrabi.

 

Environment

 

Reduce your exposure to " estrogen-like " environmental compounds

(xenoestrogens). These compounds make their way into the body through

respiration, ingestion of residues from 'contaminated'(non-organic)

foods, and skin contact.

Once in the body, they " block " thyroid hormone production and contribute

to low thyroid function.

 

I recommend that you use organic cleansers and other household products.

And make the switch once and for all to pure spring water.

 

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[Guest guest]

Thank you all so much for the information on low Thyroid. Wow.. lots of

information to digest. Well, I'll start out by purchasing some powdered

kelp and adding Selenium to my supplements.. I'm also looking at a few

different natural supplements that I found through your support.

 

I got another message from my doctor and she said that it is the TSH that is

elevated.. the T4 is normal.. I take that to mean that my TSH is working

overtime to keep the T4 normal. Still haven't had an actual conversation

with my doctor.. it's so difficult these days to connect through an HMO.

..... which brings me to my next statement... My health insurance this year

is now $390 per month just for the premium.. I'm going to be 61 in

February.. and it just keeps going up every year it seems.. I take very

good care of myself nutritionally and exercise... I'm told that I look like

I'm in my late 40's early 50's...though I don't think that's really

true...before you start to think I'm a Narcissist... I'm telling you this

for a reason! I'm thinking long and hard about dropping the HMO until I am

eligible for Medicare... I've been having to take money out of my not so

large savings to pay for my medical coverage... any thoughts out there??

 

thank you again, I'm so appreciative.

 

Robin

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Thyroid Support - Dr. David Williams

 

 

 

 

Thyroid Support - Dr. David Williams

JoAnn Guest

Jan 05, 2005 17:30 PST

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http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/c/thyroid_health_recs.asp

 

When you take a close look at the health problems that have started to

skyrocket in this country, an underproducing thyroid gland shows up as a

common denominator in a surprising number of them.

 

Based on the research I've seen and conducted myself over the past

decade, there are three primary reasons for the growing number of people

with an unbalanced thyroid:

 

iodine deficiency, selenium deficiency,

and " estrogen-like " compound pollution (Xenoestrogens).

 

If your thyroid gland function needs support, I recommend the following

methods for improving your thyroid health.

 

Vitamins and minerals

 

Iodine

 

The most effective way to maintain thyroid gland function is to supply

it with the proper iodine levels necessary for an increase in hormone

production.

 

The mineral iodine is essential for the thyroid gland's production of

the hormone thyroxin.

The thyroid uses this hormone to regulate numerous functions, most

importantly metabolism.

Note: Under no circumstances should you ingest antiseptic or topical

iodine. Iodine food supplements are widely available. Start with four

drops (dissolved in a large glass of water) for the first two weeks, and

then reduce the dosage to two drops a day.

 

Zinc

 

A common mineral that improves thyroid health in middle-aged and elderly

men and women is zinc.

Adequate levels of zinc are required for proper thyroid hormone

metabolism.

As we age, thyroid problems and zinc deficiencies both become more

common.

Recommended dosages in this case generally range from 30 — 50 mg of zinc

(elemental) per day.

Keep in mind that it may take months for oral zinc supplementation to

affect a 'chronic' thyroid problem.

 

Multi-nutrients

 

Finally, a good multi-nutrient will include proper levels of important

trace materials, such as selenium (200 mcg daily) and zinc (20 mg

daily).

 

Diet

 

Selenium-rich Foods

Because selenium deficiency is a major factor in low thyroid function,

you should regularly include selenium-rich foods in your diet.

The thyroid produces several hormones, and must produce them in a

somewhat balanced ratio.

 

Without selenium, this balancing process is hindered.

 

Good sources of selenium in your diet, include:

wheat germ, herring and other seafood (alaskan salmon and Water-packed

sardines, shellfish,organic eggs, sunflower and sesame seeds, cashews,

mushrooms, garlic, onions, and kelp.

 

Soy

 

Soy products like organic tofu and non-gmo soymilk can help mildly

stimulate thyroid function. Certain other foods have a tendency to

" lower " thyroid function and need to be avoided by those with

underactive thyroids:

turnips, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage, rutabaga, brussels sprouts,

bok choy, cress, kale, and kohlrabi.

 

Environment

 

Reduce your exposure to " estrogen-like " environmental compounds

(xenoestrogens). These compounds make their way into the body through

respiration, ingestion of residues from 'contaminated'(non-organic)

foods, and skin contact.

Once in the body, they " block " thyroid hormone production and contribute

to low thyroid function.

 

I recommend that you use organic cleansers and other household products.

And make the switch once and for all to pure spring water.

 

http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/c/thyroid_health_recs.asp

_________________

 

JoAnn Guest

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