As
the weather changes…our body needs change as well. The change from hot to cold weather is a bit
hard on our Thyroid. The Thyroid’s
function is to secrete hormones to regulate metabolism.
Facts, functions &
issues relating to the Thyroid:
Needs
organic iodine to be healthy
Produces
various hormones
Perspiration
issues
Governs
metabolism
Poor
circulation (cold hands & feet)
Tendency
for constipation
Dry
skin
Dry
hair
Dryness
of mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, throat, vaginal areas)
High
cholesterol
Uneven
emotions
Forgetfulness
Mental
sluggishness
Governs
the function of the skin (all layers)
Governs
the function of the liver
Works
in conjunction with the adrenal glands and other glands
Hyperthyroid Symptoms (Grave’s Disease):
Physical
Symptoms:
Increased
output of thyroid hormones
Thyroid
may be enlarged
Eyes
may bulge
Body’s
metabolic rate will race causing body to burn up nutrients quickly
Weight
loss
Hyperactive
Restlessness
Rapid
heart rate
Elevated
blood pressure
Heart
palpitations
Impaired
sleep ~ unable to get to sleep or sleep very long
Intolerance
to heat
Muscle
weakness
Lack
of periods
Changes
in memory, attention, productivity
The
mind is often overactive and speech tends to be rapid
Emotional
Symptoms:
Personality
changes
Mental
and emotional shifts
Anxiety
Depression
Mania
and erratic behavior
Hypothyroid Symptoms (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis):
Physical Symptoms:
Brittle
nails
Depression
Dry
skin
Fatigue
Infertility
Lack
of concentration
Loss
of Appetite
Loss
of sexual desire
Low
body temperature (cold limbs or intolerance to cold)
Numbness
or tingling in hands and feet
Painful
PMS
Recurrent
infections
Slow
heart rate
Thinning
hair
Weight
gain
Difficulty
losing weight
Emotional Symptoms:
Mixing
up words
Difficulty
expressing feelings
Difficulty
speaking one's truth
Feeling
one's feelings are not heard or acknowledged
Self-Test ~ upon awakening, without rising, place
thermometer under your armpit and hold for 15 minutes. A temperature of 97.6 degrees or lower may
indicate Hypothyroidism.
If you have a lot of symptoms you may want to have your
thyroid checked
and/or try some natural remedies to balance your thyroid
function.
Underactive Thyroid Helps:
Thyroid
Activator to stimulate Pituitary to secrete Thyroid-stimulating hormones
Master
Gland to help balance all glands
Black
Walnut for iodine
Essential
Oils of Clove Bud and/or Peppermint
Overactive Thyroid Helps:
TS
II with Hops for iodine
Master
Gland to help balance all glands
Colostrum
or Colostrum Plus to balance & improve the Immune System
Stress-J
or Chinese Stress Relief to calm & relax
CoQ10
for the Circulatory System
Essential
Oil is Myrrh to calm the Thyroid
Diet
~ egg yolks,
molasses, parsley, apricots, dates, prunes, fish, chicken; limit red meat, esp.
if not “O” blood type
Call me for specific
help…I love helping!
“Thank You” for your
interest in natural health!
For more
information, please feel free to contact me…
Shari Uhazie, CH, CNHC
Herbalist, Natural Health
Consultant/Enthusiast!!
Sunshine Natural Health
Shoppe
920-639-7645
Shari@SunshineNatural.com
Information is for educational purposes
only and not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.
See a competent health professional should
the need arise.
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