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Thyroid Disorder
About Thyroid Disorder
The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate many metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to secrete enough hormones into the bloodstream. This causes the person's metabolism to slow down. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder, and it is thought to affect around six to 10 per cent of women. Primary hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland itself is diseased, while secondary hypothyroidism is caused by problems with the pituitary gland, the brain structure that supervises the thyroid gland.
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Some Common Causes Thyroid Disorder...
Hashimoto's disease - an autoimmune disorder. White blood cells and antibodies of the immune system attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland. Without treatment, death can occur within 10 to 15 years.
Iodine deficiency disorder - lack of sufficient iodine in the diet can prevent the thyroid gland from making hormones. The thyroid enlarges as it attempts to comply with the pituitary gland's ceaseless chemical messages to produce more hormones. An enlarged thyroid is known as a goitre. Babies and children can be stunted and severely brain damaged by iodine deficiency because thyroid hormones are needed for normal growth and development.
X-rays - radiation treatments (in the past used for acne, tonsillitis and adenoid problems) can lead to hypothyroidism in later life. These treatments are not used today.
Particular drugs - including lithium and the heart drug amioderone can interfere with the normal processing of iodine and the production of thyroid hormone.
What are the treatment options for Thyroid Disorder?
Iodine deficiency can be easily relieved by increasing the intake of iodine through iodised salt or iodine rich foods. Hypothyroidism may be caused by the failure of - or damage to - the thyroid gland, pituitary or hypothalamus. In these cases, treatment focuses on boosting thyroid hormone levels with thyroxine tablets, a form of hormone replacement.
There is no cure for autoimmune hypothyroidism, so medication will have to be taken for the rest of the person's life. The dose must be carefully monitored.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Thyroid Disorder.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, B6, B Complex, V, E
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Minerals :-
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Iodine, Zinc, Chelated Multi Minerals
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Amino Acids :-
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L-Tyrosine
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Food Supplements :-
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Kelp + Ocean Nutrients, Nutritional Yeast
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Herbs :-
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Golden Seal, Evening Primrose Oil (EPO GLA)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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