Is Your Thyroid Safe?
Your Health Depends On It!
Almost every female patient that I see over the age of 30 has a thyroid issue and most of them are on thyroid medication. That said, I also see many male patients with thyroid issues and people under 30 as well. Children as young as 10 have been coming in with thyroid problems! Why is this happening and what can you do to protect yourself???
First, a quick review of what thyroids do. I think of the thyroid as the “middle management “ of your hormonal system. It talks to your other glands to help them all decide how much hormone to produce. It’s located in the front of your neck, under your “adam’s apple”. It helps to regulate your metabolism, energy, hair quality, mood, focus, body temperature and heart rate.
If your thyroid is sluggish you can have low energy, brain fog, trouble losing weight, constipation, infertility and feel cold easily. If your thyroid is overactive you may experience unwanted weight loss,anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, diarrhea and feel overly warm.
People are being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer on a more and more frequent basis.
Why are so many thyroids going crazy? The thyroid is a very sensitive gland and easily affected by chemicals, radiation and foods that are high in a substance called oxalates. The chemicals most damaging to thyroids are chlorine, fluoride and bromine (all found in many municipal water systems, personal care products and in the US- wheat). Did you know that white flour is bleached with chlorine???
Radiation exposure is another major factor, including the dirty electromagnetic field that radiates from your cell phone. This is even a bigger problem if you hold your phone to your ear, putting it in close proximity to the thyroid.
Foods high in oxalates are in vogue right now- juicing kale or spinach (as well as any vegetables in the cruciferous family) or eating them raw in salads may be ok occasionally, but doing this on a daily basis can cause thyroid issues and is not recommended.
The thyroid needs some specific nutrients to produce its hormone- these include iodine, selenium, calcium and iron. Many people are mineral deficient so getting some good quality minerals into your body is critically important.
My final statement on thyroid issues is that medication does not fix the problem. Over time, the thyroid will become less and less functional and you will most likely need higher and higher doses. I have successfully helped hundreds of patients to restore their thyroid function and lead a better quality of life.