Thyroid

Located in the lower part of the neck, and approximately 2-1/2 inches wide, the thyroid glad regulates the rate at which the body burns food and controls the production of certain body tissues such as nails and hair  The thyroid gland also regulates body temperature, breakdown of carbohydrates, mental clarity and well-being, energy levels and even vitamin absorption.  Cholesterol levels, hair texture, nail strength, suppleness or dryness of the skin and sex drive are all directly influenced by the thyroid. 

The thyroid gland releases a combination of several different hormones.  Their names aren't as important as their purpose - to speed up the metabolism of the body.

Metabolism refers to the rate or speed at which, or the degree to which the body breaks down food and changes it into living tissue and energy.  Metabolism is controlled by hormones. 

The major consequence of a sluggish thyroid is a slow metabolism.  Everything is slower.  Brain processes can be suppressed, triggering depression, lethargy and a general apathetic feeling.  A loss of libido (sex drive) can occur with a slow thyroid. It could also cause a complete loss of the menstrual cycle in women.

Another manifestation is feeling of being tired all the time, despite sleeping long hours.  This is chronic fatigue  Its distinct feature is feeling more awake in the morning but read for bed at 8 PM.  The thyroid also controls the oil glands and blood flow to the skin.  A sluggish thyroid can mean dry skin and dry, brittle hair.  With a thyroid problem, a person cold attempt to curl her hair and not be able to maintain the curl.  She might even lose the outer third of her eyebrows. 

Since the thyroid gland controls metabolism, in a nonoptimum state it begins to drive body temperatures to well below normal, causing cold hands and feet. 

Because everything is slower, the body will demand quick energy as in carbohydrate cravings, especially starches like bread, and sugary carbohydrates.  Carbohydrates (sugar is a carbohydrate) such as breads, pasta, cereals, crackers, pancakes cookies, alcohol, etc.etc. 

Typical thyroid symptoms are:  weakness, fatigue, lethargy, sleepiness, need for midafternoon naps, generalized weight gain, sagging skin under arms, chine or midsection, low/poor appetite, craving bread, pasta, chocolate and sweets, high cholesterol, brittle nails with vertical ridges, hair stiff and dry, hair loss or thinning hair, dry skin, puffiness around eyes, sagging eyelids, outer eyebrows thinning or absent, slight rosiness or reddening of the face, poor short-term memory or focus, depression, apathetic (loss of hope), difficulty making decisions, low body temperature, cold intolerance, cold feet and/or hands, loss of libido, loss of menstrual cycle, indentations on sides of the tongue, thickening of the tongue, voice deeper and rougher in sound

What is a Normal Thyroid Range?

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There is a book that was written for weight loss, however, it goes over the different hormones of the body and especially the Thyroid.  It is informative and is easy reading.  For better understanding of the Thyroid go to Hormones.  

A Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Remedy Report  - Hypothyroidism can finally be treated with home remedies. They're all natural, and are easily accessible. Better yet...they're not expensive. But the big drug companies can't patent them so doctors will never prescribe them..."

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For a Whole food supplement:  The thyroid gland of the endocrine system secretes hormones that have a profound effect on calcium metabolism and on the entire body’s metabolic rate.

Thytrophin PMG contains Protomorphogen™ extracts which are uniquely derived nucleoproteinmineral extracts that support cellular health. Bovine thyroid PMG™ extract helps maintain the thyroid tissues in a good state of repair to support healthy thyroid function.†

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One tablet per meal, or as directed.

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Magnesium citrate and bovine thyroid PMG™ extract (processed to remove its thyroxine).Other Ingredients: Calcium lactate, cellulose, and calcium stearate.

Remember when you are using a whole food supplement like CardioPlus, you are getting a supplement that the body can absorb and use.   Unlike laboratory supplements that you may absorb 1%, these supplements have all the co-factors that food has so that the body can use them.

Serving Size: 1 Tablet Servings per Container: 90    Calories 1

Calcium 30 mg  Each tablet supplies 45 mg bovine thyroid PMG™ extract, processed to remove its thyroxine

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