About
Hypothyroidism
More
than 5 million Americans suffer from Hypothyroidism
and as many as 10% of American women may have
some form of thyroid dysfunction! Many people
have hypothyroidism without even realising it!
What
is the Thyroid Gland and what does it do?
The
thyroid gland is situated at the base of the
throat and is stimulated by the pituitary
gland to produce hormones which are important
for the functioning and maintenance of all
the cells in the body and for metabolism.
If there is an underproduction of thyroid
hormones, hypothyroidism will result. Overproduction
causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.
There
are different types of Thyroid Disease
and Dysfunction.
-
Hashimoto's
Disease or Thyroiditis - is one of the
most common forms of hypothyroidism, an
auto-immune disease of the thyroid gland;
-
Hypothyroidism
caused by a sluggish thyroid gland or
thyroid gland inflammation
-
Hypothyroidism
caused by surgery or medication
-
Hypothyroidism
caused by iodine deficiency
-
Hypothyroidism
caused by dysfunction of the pituitary
gland
-
Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease (for
more about hyperthyroidism,
Click here)
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What are
the symptoms of Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's
Thyroiditis?
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Chronic
fatigue and weakness
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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
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Depression
and irritability
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Constipation
-
Muscle
cramps
Not
all of these symptoms are always present.
If you are concerned that you may have Hypothyroidism
or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, always consult
your doctor.
How
is Hypothyroidism Diagnosed?
Hypothyroidism
is relatively easily to diagnose by means
of a blood test to check TSH levels (the thyroid
stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary
gland) and T4 levels (the main thyroid hormone).
Remember that these levels can vary considerably
from individual to individual and what is
'normal' for one person is not necessarily
normal for another. Doctors must be sensitive
to the correlation between symptoms and TSH
and T4 levels in the individual. Because the
'normal' range varies from person to person,
some people may have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
(and their symptoms), while blood tests show
that their TSH and T4 levels are normal.
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What
is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism
is conventionally treated by administering
a daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormones
(e.g. Levothyroxine). This can often restore
healthy thyroid functioning very effectively.
One of the main problems with synthetic thyroid
hormones is that they may result in too much
thyroid hormone in the body, resulting in
hyperthyroidism. Another problem is that some
people do not have sufficient amounts of an
enzyme needed to convert T4 into T3 (its active
form). Some doctors therefore prefer to use
a form of natural thyroid hormone extracted
from cows, which contains both T4 and T3 thyroid
hormones. There has been some concern, however,
that this form of natural thyroid hormone
may be contaminated by harmful viruses.
How
can Natural Remedies help?
Naturopaths
have long recognised that there are very effective
herbs that can help to promote healthy thyroid
functioning and restore thyroid health.
In
conjunction with experts in the field, Feelgood
Health has developed 'Thyroid Assist',
a 100 herbal remedy to assist in the treatment
of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
'Thyroid Assist' along
with a healthy diet and lifestyle, can help
to promote thyroid health and bring relief
from many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism
or underactive thyroid functioning.
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What are the ingredients of Thyroid Assist?
Feelgood
Health Thyroid Assist contains the following
herbal extracts in therapeutic dosage:
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Fucus
vesiculosis, also called Bladderwrack
or kelp, is a sea vegetable which is a
prime source of iodine - crucial in preventing
thyroid problems. It has been used medicinally
for thousands of years, especially in
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Apart from
its beneficial effect on thyroid functioning,
it is also used as a metabolic stimulant
and can be found in many slimming remedies.
When using kelp medicinally, always make
sure that it is sourced by a reputable
and trusted company. Kelp harvested from
the beach or near to the coast may be
contaminated with industrial waste, sewerage,
lead, mercury or other toxins. Kelp used
in Feelgood Health's Thyroid Assist has
been harvested only from uncontaminated
areas and screened for the presence of
toxins and contamination.
-
Avena
sativa is derived from the wild
oat plant and is a well known restorative
and nerve tonic, used to treat depression,
low libido and lack of energy, as well
as hypothyroidism. More recently it has
been shown to be effective in reducing
high cholesterol levels.
-
Coleus
forskohlii is a well respected
and often difficult to obtain Ayurvedic
(Indian) remedy, traditionally used to
treat high blood pressure. It also acts
to stimulate the thyroid to release thyroid
hormones and is therefore beneficial in
the treatment of hypothyroidism.
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How
do I use Thyroid Assist?
Thyroid
Assist is a concentrated tincture which comes
in convenient drop form. The therapeutic dose
is approximately 15 drops in a little water
or juice, three times a day. One bottle lasts
approximately one month.
Caution: Not recommended for people
with low blood pressure or peptic ulcers.
Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding
has not been established.
Can
I use Thyroid Assist along with my prescription
medication for Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's?
Yes,
you can. However, using Thyroid Assist may
mean that you will need less of your prescription
medication and it is therefore strongly
recommended that you ask your doctor to
monitor thyroid functioning and adjust the
dosage of your prescription medication if
necessary.
What
about the Thyroid Combo Packs?
Because
Hypothyroidism is often associated with depression
and fatigue, we have put together two Thyroid
Combo Packs to save you money and
for maximum symptomatic relief.
Hypothyroidism
and Depression Combo Pack. Order
Thyroid
Assist along with our Mindsoothe
Capsules containing St John's
Wort and Passiflora in therapeutic dosage.
Hypothyroidism
and Fatigue Combo Pack. The chronic fatigue
and lethargy that often accompanies Hypothyroidism
makes these two remedies perfect companions!
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with our very successful Energize
Formula, containing Eleutherococcus
senticosis, Centella asiatica and Olea
europea.
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"I
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but I felt that there was something else going
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What
else helps?
Eat
plenty of iodine- rich foods such as saltwater
fish, shellfish and sushi. Make sure that
your multi-vitamin includes Vitamin C, all
the B vitamins, zinc and copper. Avoid cigarettes
- researchers have found that smoking significantly
increases the severity of hypothyroidism.
Feelgood Health 'Thyroid
Assist', like all Feelgood Health products,
is developed with care by our practising Clinical
Psychologist and is 100% natural, safe, and
manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical
standards. Individual ingredients are well-researched
and have been put to the test over the years
as a complement to the treatment of real people
with real problems.
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