The Thyroid Gland and Degenerative Diseases

Did you know that there is a commoneasy test to check the functioning of your
denominator between low thyroid function betterthyroid:Take your underarm temperature on five
known as hypothyroidism and degenerativedifferent mornings. Do this by placing a
diseases? There is another common denominatorthermometer at your bedside tonight. Place it
between low adrenal function secondary to stressunder your arm for 10 minutes immediately upon
and degenerative diseases. Now who of us in thisawakening (before moving around or getting out
day and age do not have stress of one form orof bed). Do this for 5 consecutive days. If the
another in our lives.average temperature is under 97.8, consider
Dr. Barnes a noted researcher in thyroidfinding a doctor that understands how the thyroid
dysfunction stated that 40% of the populationgland functions in a deficiency state and get
has low thyroid function. There are many potentialtreatment. A healthy thyroid can make a HUGE
reasons for being hypothyroid. Mercury fromdifference in your life!
fillings in the mouth may have an adverse effectThe list of symptoms that can result from an
and contribute to the thyroids under-functioning.abnormally functioning thyroid gland is vast. Here
Chlorine and fluoride, often found in ordinaryare some of the symptoms related to a under
drinking water, poison the thyroid gland.functioning thyroid gland: Constant fatigue; muscles
Bromine which is commonly found in breads andstiffness in the a.m., morning dizziness/nausea,
soft drinks like Gatorade and Mountain Dew, ismotion sickness, wrinkly/puffy skin, heart misses
harmful not only to ones thyroid function but alsobeats, night coughs/cramps, pulse under 65,outer
may contribute to aggressive behavior and1/3 eyebrows thin, bothered by cold weather,
gastrointestinal problems. Chlorine, fluoride andlack of concentration, ringing in ears, sleeplessness,
bromine are all in the same chemical familypoor memory, lack of motivation, morning
(halogens) as iodine that is the key mineral for theheadaches, heart pounds after sleeping, neuralgia,
thyroid. They compete with iodine and impairconstipation, difficulty loosing weight, and cold
hormone production. Did you know that there is asweats.
common denominator between low thyroidTo support your thyroid, get plenty of iodine,
function better known as hypothyroidism andtrace minerals, calcium and magnesium. It is also
degenerative diseases? There is another commonvery important to reduce your stress levels.
denominator between low adrenal functionGood ways to do that are via exercise, yoga,
secondary to stress and degenerative diseases.meditation, listening to your favorite type of
Now who of us in this day and age do not havemusic and basically taking time to take care of
stress of one form or another in our lives.yourself on a daily basis. A good healthy diet
It is amazing how many health problems, as wellconsisting of fresh vegetables, a good source of
as weight management issues, can be traced toprotein, and a limited amount of grains.
an improperly functioning thyroid gland. Here is a