| Did you know that there is a common | | | | easy test to check the functioning of your |
| denominator between low thyroid function better | | | | thyroid:Take your underarm temperature on five |
| known as hypothyroidism and degenerative | | | | different mornings. Do this by placing a |
| diseases? There is another common denominator | | | | thermometer at your bedside tonight. Place it |
| between low adrenal function secondary to stress | | | | under your arm for 10 minutes immediately upon |
| and degenerative diseases. Now who of us in this | | | | awakening (before moving around or getting out |
| day and age do not have stress of one form or | | | | of 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 thyroid | | | | finding a doctor that understands how the thyroid |
| dysfunction stated that 40% of the population | | | | gland functions in a deficiency state and get |
| has low thyroid function. There are many potential | | | | treatment. A healthy thyroid can make a HUGE |
| reasons for being hypothyroid. Mercury from | | | | difference in your life! |
| fillings in the mouth may have an adverse effect | | | | The 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 ordinary | | | | are 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 and | | | | stiffness in the a.m., morning dizziness/nausea, |
| soft drinks like Gatorade and Mountain Dew, is | | | | motion sickness, wrinkly/puffy skin, heart misses |
| harmful not only to ones thyroid function but also | | | | beats, night coughs/cramps, pulse under 65,outer |
| may contribute to aggressive behavior and | | | | 1/3 eyebrows thin, bothered by cold weather, |
| gastrointestinal problems. Chlorine, fluoride and | | | | lack of concentration, ringing in ears, sleeplessness, |
| bromine are all in the same chemical family | | | | poor memory, lack of motivation, morning |
| (halogens) as iodine that is the key mineral for the | | | | headaches, heart pounds after sleeping, neuralgia, |
| thyroid. They compete with iodine and impair | | | | constipation, difficulty loosing weight, and cold |
| hormone production. Did you know that there is a | | | | sweats. |
| common denominator between low thyroid | | | | To support your thyroid, get plenty of iodine, |
| function better known as hypothyroidism and | | | | trace minerals, calcium and magnesium. It is also |
| degenerative diseases? There is another common | | | | very important to reduce your stress levels. |
| denominator between low adrenal function | | | | Good 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 have | | | | music 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 well | | | | consisting of fresh vegetables, a good source of |
| as weight management issues, can be traced to | | | | protein, and a limited amount of grains. |
| an improperly functioning thyroid gland. Here is a | | | | |