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Featured Story
J. W., a 69-year-old female from New York, has a thyroid nodule. However, she was not aware of this nodule until late 2009 although she’s been having the typical thyroid symptoms for a while. She relates that, in 2001, severe emotional stress triggered post-traumatic stress disorder and severe sleep disturbances.
Later, after being treated with antibiotics for a jaw infection following a dental procedure, she developed several thyroid-related symptoms: exhaustion, lethargy, difficulty focusing, memory problems, breathing problems, poor digestion, no stamina, weight gain (about 30 lbs) and loss of muscle tone. She has been experiencing these symptoms for years and hasn’t been able to find any relief despite many therapies.
It wasn’t until 2009 that she found she had a thyroid nodule and she was borderline hypothyroid. This explains all the symptoms she’s been having. She was given natural thyroid treatments as well as hormone replacement therapy, without success. In fact, she was admitted to the hospital about two months after she started treatment due to severe palpitations. In January 2010, she started taking Pro-Metabolic, Angiostop, and Myomin. Ten months later, her thyroid hormones increased by almost 10%. By December 2010, her T4 and free T3 levels increased as well (Table 1).
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HYPOTHYROIDISM AND HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS
Thyroid issues can sometimes be hard to detect and often mistaken for other conditions, as in the case above, if you do not know what to look for.
Hypothyroidism or low thyroid function is a common endocrine disease, especially among postmenopausal women. It affects women 8 times more than men. The thyroid produces and regulates hormones (T4 or thyroxine and T3 or triiodothyronine) that affect metabolism, growth and development and body temperature. When it does not produce enough of these hormones, hypothyroidism occurs.
The thyroid gland is controlled by the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which tells the thyroid to produce T4 primarily and some T3. T4 is converted to T3 outside the thyroid.
If the thyroid is underactive, this causes the pituitary to secrete more TSH in order to stimulate production of more T3 and T4. In blood tests, if TSH is over 4.5 (with both the T3 and T4 levels low or within normal range), this is considered hypothyroidism. But onset of the disease may already occur at TSH of at least 3.6.
But as early as 50 years ago, Dr. Broda Barnes, MD, already said that blood tests of T3, T4 and TSH levels are only 30% correlated to hypothyroidism. He considers the Basal Metabolic Temperature (BMT) as the most sensitive and accurate measure of hypothyroidism. About 87% of hypothyroidism patients have temperatures below 97.5 - 98.2F.
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So it is not advisable to rely entirely on blood tests to check thyroid function. Sometimes watching for markers and symptoms can determine the disease better than the blood tests. Fingernails that are brittle and easily break can be a sign of a thyroid problem (Figure 1). Hypothyroid patients can also have a pale and very swollen tongue (Figure 2). Looking further at symptoms can definitely determine if there is a low thyroid problem. Having 3 of these symptoms can mean hypothyroidism: afternoon fatigue, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, cold limbs and memory loss (Table 2). Moreover, individuals with low thyroid function may also have constipation, slow pulse, a heavy period and occasional depression.
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Jeffrey Weber, MA, DC, DCBCN, former president of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition, shares that when a patient has depression or emotional symptoms, he always checks for a thyroid problem. He says that many of these cases are tied with Hashimoto’s disease.
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HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS
Hypothyroidism is often caused by iodine deficiency. In areas where there is adequate iodine in the diet, such as in the United States, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is the autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Also called autoimmune hypothyroidism, this occurs when the body’s own immune system attacks the thyroid, causing it to be underactive.
One way of determining Hashimoto’s disease is by using the finger length test. With the palm of your hand facing yourself, put your thumb over your pinky finger (as if you were forming the number 3) and keep your middle three fingers together. If your index finger is longer than your ring finger (Figure 3), it may indicate Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Please note that this finger length test should be used if you are exhibiting symptoms of low thyroid function (see Table 2).
Pro-Metabolic, Slender All, Metal Flush for Hypothyroidism
C onventional treatment of hypothyroidism includes synthetic thyroid hormone, such as Synthroid and Armour Thyroid. Some people also use glandular thyroid from bone or porcine origin; however, this may be unsanitary depending on the source.
Pro-Metabolic is an herbal supplement that promotes thyroid hormone levels while reducing TSH. It has been very effective in increasing T3 and T4 levels, as seen in our featured story above, as well as in relieving symptoms of hypothyroidism and improving metabolism.
Many women who still gain weight despite working out regularly and eating healthy most likely have low thyroid function. Taking Pro-Metabolic will increase their metabolic rate and help them achieve healthy weight. For better results in weight management, take Pro-Metabolic with Slender All and Myomin.
People with thyroid issues are also prone to heavy metal toxicity, especially mercury. Take Metal Flush to remove heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead, aluminum, arsenic, etc.
HYPOTHYROIDISM AND ESTROGEN –
3RD BABY SYNDROME
As mentioned, hypothyroidism affects more women than men in an 8:1 ratio. This is because estrogen increases the binding of thyroid hormones causing a decrease in thyroid levels. Therefore, in many hypothyroid cases, estrogen dominance needs to be addressed as well. Take Pro-Metabolic with Myomin if this is the case. Myomin can effectively reduce excess estrogen.
In a condition called third baby syndrome, women who have had 3 babies consecutively have an increased risk for postpartum depression. This is because of the high estrogen level typical after birth which then causes thyroid function to be low, leading to depression. In the past several years we have heard of a few cases where the mother killed her 3 kids and committed suicide.
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Case Reports on Hypothyroidism
P.B., 58-year-old female from California, has been on Synthroid for about 7 years for low thyroid function. She had terrible hair loss; her nails did not grow; she was still gaining weight. She also had frequent urination, often going to the bathroom once every hour. She also had multiple ovarian cysts and had a hysterectomy in 1992. She had been on Premarin since age 37 and on estradiol for about 6 years. She stopped both in March 2013. Then she added Myomin. After 3 months, she is feeling much improvement in symptoms. Her frequent urination completely resolved. Her nail growth is also much better. She is not losing hair as much and has had no further weight gain.
R. Welch, DC from CA, has a 39-year-old female patient who was taking 250 mg Synthroid for hypothyroidism for 5 years. After adding Pro-Metabolic, she was able to gradually reduce her Synthroid dose until she completely stopped it. Now she’s only taking ProMetabolic. After 6 months on ProMetabolic, she has reduced from 220 lbs to around 165-170 lbs. Her waist was size 3X. Now she can fit into a size 14!
M. H., 72 y/o/f from CA, reports that she’s had several changes since she started on Pro-Metabolic in June 2010. She was able to reduce her thyroid medication from 0.137 mg to 0.125 mg daily.
P.L., 56 y/o/f from FL, had a 6 x 4 x 4 mm nodule in the breast as well as hypothyroidism. The breast nodule reduced in size after a year on Angiostop, Myomin and Pro-Metabolic. Her doctors stated that there has been improvement in overall nodularity of the patient’s breast, especially on the right side when compared to a year before. Also, her TSH level has improved to 0.149 and she was able to reduce her Armour Thyroid dose from 90 mg to 60 mg with Pro-Metabolic.
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HYPERTHYROIDISM AND GRAVES' DISEASE
Hyperthyroidism occurs when there is excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. In the United States, about 50% to 80% are caused by the autoimmune condition, Graves’ disease, in which thyroid antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland, making it overactive. Some prominent figures who have Graves’ disease include former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara.
About 80% of people with hyperthyroidism have a narrow and red tongue (Figure 4). Common characteristics of people with hyperthyroidism include hyperactivity, nervousness, palpitations, unintentional weight loss, sweating and tremors. Graves’ disease patients also share the same symptoms as well as bulging eyes, premature gray hair (like Barbara Bush) and, in rare cases, the appearance of lumpy reddish patches and thickening of the skin of the shin. In cases where there is weight gain instead of weight loss, it is due to medication causing hypothyroidism.
Conventional treatment of hyperthyroidism may involve surgery, medications or radioactive iodine therapy. But some of these treatments may eventually lead to hypothyroidism. Also cancer markers may be high, so that needs to also be addressed with Angiostop. This is illustrated in the following case.
N. T., 60 y/o/f from CA, had a thyroid tumor and hyperthyroidism. After undergoing radiation for the tumor, she developed hypothyroidism and given Synthroid (100 mcg). Even at that high dose, she still experienced hypothyroid symptoms dizzy, no energy) as well as hyperthyroid symptoms (nervousness, cannot sleep at night). Her pulse was also dangerously low at night, sometimes it is hardly discernible. Her cancer markers were also high so that made her worried. She was then recommended Angiostop for the cancer markers; OxyPower for energy; Myomin with Synthroid for hypothyroidism; Vein Lite for circulation and Relaxin for nervousness and insomnia. After a few months, her TSH and cortisol levels, as well as her pulse, normalized. She was able to reduce her Synthroid dose to 50mcg. She has increased energy now, feels no dizziness and can sleep better at night. Her cancer markers also reduced (Table 3).
Chi Happiness and Relaxin for Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Supplements like Chi Happiness and Relaxin will help manage hyperthyroid symptoms such as hyperactivity, nervousness and palpitations.
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GOITER
One of the most prominent physical manifestations of thyroid disease is goiter. This may be due to either an underactive or overactive thyroid. When the thyroid is not able to make enough hormones to meet body’s needs due to iodine deficiency, the thyroid gland makes up for this shortage by growing larger. On the other side of the scale the thyroid may become toxic and produces too much hormones on its own. A goiter may either be simple or nodular.
For goiter, Angiostop, Myomin and Revivin are recommended.
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THYROID NODULES
6% Cancer Risk if Multiple Nodules,
11% Cancer Risk if Single Nodule
As in the featured case above, hypothyroidism may be caused by thyroid nodules. About 90% of thyroid nodules are benign, about 5% are cancerous while 5% are cysts. Even if the nodules are benign, complications can still arise from them and can cause debilitating symptoms (as in the featured case). Often, thyroid nodules can induce hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function. In cases where the nodules cause a hyperactive thyroid, the risk for malignancy is greater. Dr. William Li, founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation, has stated that 100% of people over 70 years old have microscopic thyroid tumors (Source: “Can we eat to starve cancer” by William Li, MD. TED Convention. Feb 2010). This is due to angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels. So it is best to address the nodules now and not wait until the nodules become cancerous.
If you have to undergo a biopsy for a thyroid nodule or tumor, be sure that it is performed by an experienced physician. The procedure can be dangerous if not performed with the precision. In one case, for example, B.M., a female in her 30s, underwent thyroid biopsy but had a complication. Hours after the procedure, her throat/neck area was very swollen. And take an angiogenesis inhibitor like Angiostop before the procedure to reduce the risk of metastasis and recurrence in case it is malignant.
Statistics show that thyroid issues occur most often in women than in men. Specifically, carcinomas of the thyroid are three times more frequent in women than in men (Source:
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 2009; 18(3):784–791). Furthermore, the thyroid has estrogen receptors, so increased amounts of estrogen can promote cell proliferation and growth of thyroid tissue (Source:
Current Cancer Drug Targets. 2008; 8(5): 367–377).
If you have a single thyroid nodule, you have an 11% risk for cancer. If you have multiple nodules, the risk for cancer is 6%. If you have one nodule on one side and multiple nodules on the other, your risk is still the higher one, at 11%.
A. M., 45 y/o/f from CA, had thyroid nodules. On the right lobe, there is a calcified nodule measuring 2.0 x 1.0 cm2. On the left lobe, the nodule measures 0.3 x 0.2 cm2, with no calcification. About 11% of calcified thyroid nodules may be cancerous. She also developed a uterine fibroid but never really addressed it. Now she is on Pro-Metabolic, Myomin and Angiostop for the thyroid nodules and uterine fibroids.
For thyroid nodules, take Angiostop to reduce the growth and Myomin to address the estrogen aspect of thyroid growth. For thyroid cysts, take Myomin. If thyroid function is also low, add Pro-Metabolic.
Angiostop, Myomin and Revivin for Thyroid Nodules
ANGIOSTOP is an angiogenesis inhibitor recommended to curb the growth of thyroid nodules. This will also help avoid possible malignancies. It specifically inhibits the growth factors, VEGFR and EGFR, which are overexpressed in thyroid tumors. As Dr. Li stated, thyroid tumors (and other tumors, in fact) form because of angiogenesis, so curbing this process is essential to inhibiting the growth of tumors. Angiostop is also recommended for anyone to take before any type of invasive procedure, such as biopsy or surgery, to avoid the spread and recurrence in case of malignancy.
MYOMIN, on the other hand, is recommended to address hormonal factors that influence the growth of thyroid nodules. It is an aromatase reducer that lowers levels of the harmful estrogens, estrone and estradiol. It does this by blocking too much conversion of testosterone to estradiol. Furthermore, it competes with estrogen at the receptors, disabling the proliferative effect of estrogen on thyroid tissue.
REVIVIN works with Angiostop in reducing abnormal growth by inhibiting the G1-S phase of the cell cycle, stopping cell proliferation.
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Case Reports on Thyroid Nodules, Cysts and Tumors
P. Schwarz, ND from CA, has a 57 y/o/f patient who took Angiostop and Myomin for thyroid nodule and fibrocystic breasts. Her thyroid nodule reduced in size from 1.5 cm to 1 cm in 7 months while her fibrocystic breast disease cleared.
A. Sayler, CN from FL, has a 55 y/o/f patient who has had goiter since 1990. She also had a thyroid nodule that grew to about 2cm in diameter (large marble size). After 3 months on Myomin, the goiter reduced to 1cm.
B.M., 37 y/o/f from CA, had 3 thyroid nodules as well as a complex ovarian cyst, fibrocystic breast and a kidney cyst. She started taking Myomin, Angiostop and Revivin instead. After 2 months, each of her thyroid nodules reduced to less than 1 cm in size and her 2.5 cm complex ovarian cyst is completely gone.
R. T, an RN from California, had 5 thyroid nodules. They were large enough that she could feel the bumps on her neck. After a year on Angiostop, Revivin and Myomin, all her nodules cleared. She still continues to take a maintenance dose of Angiostop to make sure the nodules do not recur.
A. Sayler, CN from FL, has a 46 y/o/f patient from the Ukraine had thyroid nodules from the Chernobyl disasters. With Myomin and Angiostop, the thyroid nodule shrank.
S. Young, ND from CO, has a 38 y/o/f patient with a colloid cyst on her thyroid. MD was giving her prescriptions to shut down her thyroid “and see what would happen.” She tried Myomin instead and the cyst cleared in 3 weeks.
I. Ekasari, PhD from CO, has a 59 y/o/f patient with breast and thyroid nodules. Her estrogens were also abnormal initially and her estrogen quotient (EQ) was below 1.0, signifying a high risk for breast cancer. After 1 ½ years on Myomin, Angiostop and Revivin, her E1, E2 and E3 levels are within normal range. Her EQ is over 1.0, meaning a lower risk for breast cancer (Table 4). The size of her breast and thyroid nodules has also reduced.
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THYROID AND HEAVY METALS
If you have a thyroid problem, it is also important to remove heavy metals. If you have either Hashimoto’s or Graves’, it is likely that you also have high mercury level. Conversely, if you have high mercury level, your risk for Hashimoto’s or Graves’ is higher than the average person. Mercury can easily accumulate in the thyroid gland and can worsen the autoimmune response and reduce TSH production in people with Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease. Arsenic can also affect thyroid hormone receptors while cadmium exposure has been linked to lower T4 levels. These are just some of the heavy metals that affect thyroid function.
Metal Flush is a safe oral herbal supplement that binds to different heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum, arsenic, copper etc.) and removes them from the body.
If you have high iodine, take Metal Flush.
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SUMMARY
If you have at least 3 of these symptoms, you most likely have low thyroid function: afternoon fatigue, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, cold limbs or memory loss. If your nails are brittle and easily break, this is also a sign of hypothyroidism.
Looking at blood levels of T3, T4 and TSH can also determine low thyroid function. If TSH level is over 4.5 with both the T3 and T4 levels low or within normal range, it is considered hypothyroidism. Take note though that the onset of the disease may already occur at TSH of at least 3.6. But, as Dr. Barnes stated, blood tests are only 30% correlated to hypothyroidism. So combining the tests as well as the physical symptoms will be a better way of determining a low thyroid problem.
Many people immediately take iodine when they have low thyroid function in order to boost it. But iodine is not always needed. If you live near the seashore or have a diet adequate in iodine, most likely you do not need iodine. If you have thyroid nodules or hyperthyroidism, do not take iodine or seaweed.
- If your thyroid function is low, then take Pro-Metabolic to lower your TSH and promote thyroid hormones.
- Also take Myomin to address estrogen dominance, which is frequently seen as a co-occurrence, especially in women.
- For hyperthyroidism, Chi Happiness and Relaxin are recommended to manage symptoms.
- If you have thyroid nodules, take Angiostop and Myomin together. If the nodules cause low thyroid function, add Pro-Metabolic.
- It is also important to remove heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium in those with thyroid disease. For this, take Metal Flush.
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