Solutions for Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome There's something in this report for everyone

This could be as easy as buying natural fabrics or pans made of a different metal. Or it could just mean using improved products for your household that are designed to be natural and non-toxic.

More and more companies are developing products that can get the job done without exposing you and your family to dangerous toxins. And with the rise of the internet and online product reviews, information about these products, as well as the products themselves, are available to just about anyone, anywhere.

Some people will balk at healthier alternative products and foods, complaining that they’re too expensive. “I can’t shop at the organic market. I can’t afford that,” they say. But meanwhile, they’re watching TV, they’re eating out all the time, and they’ve got cellphones. Essentially, they’re investing in conveniences and entertainment, but they’re not willing to invest in their own health.

Think of it this way. Sure, you can save money now by eating terrible foods, but you will pay the price for that decision later—even if “later” means decades from now. When you’re seventy years old, do you want to be sick, hunched over, and barely alive? Or do you want to be strong, flexible, energetic, and healthy? That’s what you’re really buying when you invest in healthy foods and products.

It’s true that it might take a little work on your part to do this kind of research and to hunt down these healthy products. Likewise, it’s true that some of them are expensive, although this factor can often be circumvented using DIY versions that you can make at home yourself using inexpensive ingredients.

The bottom line is, if it means the difference between a safer and healthier home environment and lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones, isn’t it worth a little extra work or even a little sacrifice on your part? What is better health—for you and for your family—worth to you?

The average American pays between $6,000 and $7,000 per year for healthcare. That’s a lot of money, and it’s sure to climb even higher as costs continue to skyrocket. Plus, as I discussed earlier, the current system isn’t really health care; it’s disease care.

Make an investment in your health by being more selective about which toxins you allow into your home and your body. You’ll find that this particular investment yields far more return than a cell-phone contract or a new car lease.

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A build up of toxins resulting from intoxicants including:

a) Fifteen years of smoking cigarettesCigarettes. I was going to write up a method and a plan to quit yesterday, but I was sapped of strength and spirit by your behavior and the frustration/adrenal reaction I had to it (yes I am codependent too...I am waiting to hear about my enrollment in codependency class). I was having a good day yesterday but became too flustered to do anything!

b) Twenty years of marijuana use

c) Ten years of hard drug use

d) Twenty years abusing alcohol

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Fluoride in water

Exposure to Mercury from Mercury amalgam fillings in teeth (now removed)

Pesticide garage n house

Chemtrails

Fraking water on crops and vaccine immune supressant (and like Batman combo of pesticides n heavy metals)

A build up of household and environmental toxin exposure (including accidental exposure to Hexane in University chemistry class in 1993)

Endocrine disruptors

Pesticides

Food preservatives and additives

Perfumes and Dyes and toxic compounds in shampoo, soap, cosmetics, cologne, antiperspirants, house cleaning chemicals

asbestos from dryer belt

Chemical sensitivities/allergies (as well as possible chemtrail exposure which may contain harmfull Barium and Aluminum particulates)

The long term exposure to additives, preservatives, food coloring, dyes and pesticide build up from years of an unhealthy diet

Fluoride and Chlorine in drinking and bathing water. I am looking to purchase filter as it is the right thing for our family (not just for my problems)

PABA, Flame retardant, Phtalates in lining of soda cans used to drink

Aspartame

canned food relied on

dry cleaning

Mouse n gel, env toxns book order

Fraking water on crops and vaccine immune supressant (and like Batman combo of pesticides n heavy metals)

California has been spraying toxic, cancer-causing fracking chemicals on food crops for 20 years. Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/051264_fracking_crops_California.html#ixzz3mfsShygG

Products, dryer sheets hybrid foods, canola oil, fried foods, mold, bruised fruit asbestos replace belt, chemical sensitivity what did Francoise do?

Not one but combination, disruptors book

Add lead exposure from Chinese manufactured toys surrounded by. Check radon. microwave dinners plastic

toxins in fish relied on

'Chemical Sensitivity' Add antifungal sprays n paints, w cadmium

Lead from Japanese Chinese toys, the fish kind not supposed to eat vid

TV dinners plastic microwave scratched teflon

Flame retardant in energy drinks and soda cans plastic bottles. Unknown chemicals in drugs took.

windex and CLR on my skin often (list ingredients), and metal plating spilled chems, antifungal sprays, chlorine swimming and kids pee combine and showerhead long showers vapors

fluoride rinse and chews when kid

hair spray and products

handled toner, lots sugarless gum aspartame and spins first time disconct real

Thyroid and Adrenals

Many people specifically come to me because they want help with their thyroid. The thyroid is a popular topic in the health world because dysfunction in the thyroid is typically associated with weight gain (an abnormal metabolism), body temperature dysregulation (including cold hands or even hot flashes), a lack of energy, thinning hair, dry skin, and sleep problems. Research is even linking thyroid problems with plaque accumulation in the arteries.15

A leading thyroid doctor, Dr. Broada Barnes MD of the Broada Barnes Institute, says that 90% of American men and women have subclinical hypothyroid (symptomatic but undiagnosed). 80% of diagnosed thyroid conditions are in women and 80% of that group have an autoimmune thyroid, meaning that their immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in an attempt to protect itself from a perceived threat.16

According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), 27 million Americans suffer from a thyroid condition. Out of the 27 million, only half have been diagnosed. Therefore over 13 million people are likely experiencing symptoms related to their dysfunctioning thyroid but don’t know what is wrong. Being properly evaluated is essential because it affects your quality of life and thyroid disease leaves you predisposed to many other degenerative dysfunction. Look at these statistics:

• People with thyroid disease are twice as likely to have a blocked aorta or experience a heart attack.

• 50% of all depression could be caused by an undiagnosed thyroid condition.

• Types of autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s Disease can lead to psychosis, seizures, dementia, and mood changes.

• People with thyroid disease often suffer from other hormone problems, especially women during perimenopause and menopause.17

The thyroid impacts more than just your metabolism. Clinically, a low functioning thyroid seems to be common in women who have fertility problems or have suffered miscarriages. Increased thyroid activity is common when the body releases progesterone (the hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy).18 If the thyroid is malfunctioning before a pregnancy, the change in activity after conception often exacerbates the situation. A low functioning thyroid also causes intestinal motility to slow down.19 Thyroid dysfunction can even negatively affect the liver’s ability to detoxify!20 It’s incredible how one small gland has such an impact on the entire body!

Interestingly enough, 80% of the Vitamin C your body stores is in the adrenal glands!21 This is why I always recommend Vitamin C supplements in an adrenal repair program.

Hypothyroid

Foods to avoid for hypothyroidism, Charanya Vijay Health & Lifestyle Thursday, November 19, 2015

If you are hypothyroid, choosing the right food is essential to stay healthy and undoubtedly there are certain foods to avoid for hypothyroidism. . Hypothyroidism is known as under active thyroid, where the thyroid gland is under producing the thyroid hormones which is not sufficient for your body. Consuming some foods may not be friendly for your thyroid gland and that may end up in further aggravating low thyroid. Choosing the right food and eliminating the food which is not good for your thyroid is significant for a wholesome well being. This article helps you with a list of foods to avoid for hypothyroidism.

Soy

It is believed that soy can infringe your thyroid function and sometimes it can also create trouble in absorption of thyroid hormones (pills) if consumed within some hours of taking the pills. Avoiding or restraining soy from your diet is extremely good for a healthy thyroid.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, raddish and bok choy.:

These are called cruciferous vegetables that potentially interfere with secretion of thyroid hormones. Having these foods may enlarge your thyroid gland causing goiter. So it is better to completely get rid of these veggies in your diet.

Wheat, barley, semolina, rye, malt & spelt

These are some of the foods that come with gluten content. Gluten containing foods may be detrimental to your thyroid health and it is considered as a key trigger for endocrine diseases. Go for a gluten-free diet to guard your thyroid health.

Fatty foods

Consuming fatty foods can worsen your thyroid conditions as poly unsaturated fat is linked with complication of the under active thyroid gland. Butter, mayonnaise, margarine, and fatty cuts of meat, crackers, cookies, cakes, pastries and French fries are some of the fatty foods that not only affect thyroid but also can increase your cholesterol levels and the risk of weight gain.

Sugary foods

Added sugar foods can disrupt with your thyroid functioning leading difficulty in managing your weight, appetite and energy. Sugar, syrups, sweeteners, soft drinks, candies, dry fruits, cookies, cakes, pies, jams, sauces are some of the sugary foods to avoid for hypothyroidism.

Processed foods

Consumption of processed foods such as pasta, pizza, bread, cakes, pretzels, cookies can be harmful for your thyroid gland as it contains high carbohydrates, sugar and gluten.

Too much fiber

Excess fiber in your diet can impede with absorption difficulties if you are in the hypothyroidism synthetic pills treatment. Though dietary fiber is necessary, it is recommended to avoid too much fiber in your diet.

Caffeine

Extra dosage of caffeine intervenes with thyroid function and result in enlarged thyroid gland. Having more cups of coffee can cause problem in absorbing T4 hormones and affects the conversion of T4 to T3 hormones. It is wise to avoid coffee, tea, chocolates and other caffeine based products are the harmful foods to avoid for hypothyroidism.

Alcohol

Alcohol directly impacts the thyroid health thereby leading to lot of negative effects to the thyroid gland. Say no to alcohol and adopt a healthy lifestyle for an optimal thyroid health.

If chosen right, food can be your best medicine. Considering these categories of foods to avoid for hypothyroidism can help you to prevent and manage the condition.

Five steps to boosting your thyroid function almost immediately

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037147_thyroid_function_boosting_remedies.html#ixzz3mfVArg8L

Best foods to eat to kick-start a sluggish thyroid

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036632_thyroid_foods_remedies.html#ixzz3mfWAsg7o

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Are all CFS patients low thyroid?

As explained in our previous articles, it is clear there is a distinct hormonal disturbance in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients, with a general suppression of the hypothalamic – pituitary – adrenal axis (HPA axis). It is the pituitary which is the “conductor of the endocrine orchestra.” If the pituitary is malfunctioning like in CFS patients, then this will affect the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, sex hormones, possibly the pineal (produces melatonin for normal sleep), as well as hormones for growth and urine production.

Symptoms Of An Underactive Thyroid

Hypothyroidism symptoms are very similar to the ones experienced by CFS sufferers. Lethargy, sensitivity to cold, heat intolerance, mood swings and depression, poor memory and concentration, joint pains and morning stiffness, headaches, vertigo and deafness, pre-menstrual tension, voice changes, loss of libido and susceptibility to viral infections are all found with both conditions.

Visible signs experienced by hypothyroid sufferers are: weight gain, fluid retention, puffy face, puffy eyes, hair loss (classically the outer third of the eyebrows), cold extremities and dry skin, rashes, eczema and boils and enlargement of the tongue. One may also suffer from hoarse voice, hypoglycaemia, constipation, menstrual problems, skin problems and tendency to infections, slow pulse, goitre, infertility, digestive problems, slowed Achilles tendon reflex and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Connection Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Low Thyroid

Studies demonstrate that in addition to an increased incidence of primary hypothyroidism in CFS, there is a combination of secondary, tertiary and thyroid resistance in the overwhelming majority of CFS patients, despite having normal thyroid tests. Why is this happening?

These latter forms of tissue hypothyroidism are not detected by standard thyroid function tests. Thus, many CFS patients are erroneously told that their thyroid levels are fine. In fact, standard thyroid tests fail to detect tissue hypothyroidism 80-90% of the time in patients with CFS.

There are multiple abnormalities in CFS that result in undetectable tissue hypothyroidism, such as :

* TSH is secreted by the pituitary and stimulates the thyroid to produce T4, the non-active thyroid hormone. However, hypothalamic dysfunction results in the production of TSH that has diminished biological activity so there are lower T4 and T3 levels for any given level of TSH. T3 is the active thyroid hormone. In addition, the pituitary dysfunction results in a diminished secretion of TSH, masking low tissue thyroid levels as the TSH is usually in the normal range. Very few doctors understand the significance of this and incorrectly state that the thyroid is fine based on a normal TSH level.

* diminished T4 to T3 conversion and a relatively increased T4 to reverse T3 conversion result in low tissue levels of active thyroid hormone levels despite having a normal TSH.

*type II deiodinase that converts T4 to T3 is down regulated in CFS, while the type III deiodinase enzyme that increases T4 to reverse T3 (rT3) is unregulated in these conditions.

* there has been shown to be a peripheral thyroid hormone resistance found in these patients, meaning that there is a diminished thyroid effect for a given amount of thyroid hormone in the blood.

As you see, the combination of factors present in CFS, including hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunction, diminished T3/rT3 production ratios and thyroid resistance, results in most, if not all, CFS patients having inadequate tissue thyroid effect.

What Is An Adequate Treatment For Low Thyroid in CFS?

T4 preparations such as Synthroid and Levoxyl rarely work and Armour thyroid, a pig glandular product, is somewhat better, but definitely not adequate for most patients. The treating physician must know when to use a T4/T3 combination or straight T3. T3 works the best for many of these patients, but Cytomel, a very short acting T3 available at normal pharmacies, is also a poor choice, because the varying blood levels can cause significant side effects.

Compounded timed release T3 is usually the best treatment. However, to achieve significant improvement, the treating physician must be very knowledgeable about T3 and must realize that when on T3, standard blood test will lead one to dose incorrectly and not obtain significant benefits. This includes doctors who previously felt that they were thyroid experts and had been using thyroid in CFS patients for a long time.

Ultimately, it is the expertise and dosing of the T3 or T4/T3 combinations and the makeup of the medications that determines the optimal treatment regimen and is one major component in the treatment of CFS. The experts at Holtorf Medical Group can help with your CFS and thyroid treatment.

– Holtorf Medical Group

Resources: Are All Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Patients Low Thyroid?

Hypothyroidism – A Common Hormonal Problem in CFS

How to treat thyroid naturally, Charanya Vijay Health & Lifestyle Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Once you become hypothyroid, you think of how to treat thyroid naturally. Hypothyroidism is a state where in your thyroid hormones level is significantly low and this deficiency obstructs your physical and mental health. This post suggests some natural home remedies which will answer your question how to treat thyroid naturally.

Coconut oil

People wonder how to treat thyroid naturally using coconut oil. You can use coconut oil for cooking as it raises your metabolism and improves your thyroid functioning. You can also add a spoon of virgin coconut oil to your morning cup of milk or fry your eggs using it.

Ginger

Ginger has compounds that help in stimulating thyroid function. Ginger can be simply peeled and chopped to add on to your dishes. It can be grounded or can also be used in powder forms.

Pears and apples

Pears and apples contains nutrients that will balance your hormones and nourish thyroid functioning. You can make a scrumptious fruit salad, delicious juices or just eat it as whole fruit.

Eggs

Including one or two large eggs a day is good to regulate your thyroid function as eggs contain three rich nutrients required for a healthy thyroid namely tyrosine, iodine and selenium.

Avocados

Avocados are good sources of copper, iron, selenium and also contain essential fatty acids that help your thyroid to function better. You can add some avocados to your salad or make a flavorsome smoothie.

Kelp

Kelp is seaweed rich in iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron and also contains abundant vitamins. Adding it in to your diet promotes a healthy thyroid functioning. But doctors recommend to 158 to 175 micro grams of kelp a day and not more than that.

Fish oil

Fish oil comes with essential fatty acids and intake of fish oil boosts the thyroid function. Recommended dosage is not more than 3-4 grams.

Apple cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps to detox your body and stimulates the thyroid function. You can add few drops of apple cider vinegar in your diet regime or mix 2 spoons of it in warm water along with some honey for taste.

Carrot juice

A glass of carrot juice a day perks up your thyroid function as it is the rich source of Vitamin A.

Mushroom

Mushroom is loaded with essential nutrients that benefit your thyroid gland. It also promotes your immune functions and just taking 3 mushrooms can get you a daily requirement.

Now you are very much apparent about how to treat thyroid naturally and these home remedies are so easy and you can simply include in your everyday food regime.

Common hormonal disturbances in CFS – hormones are the controllers - in this case the accelerator pedal and the gearbox!

It is now quite clear there is a distinct hormonal disturbance in CFSs with a general suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. It is the hypothalamus-pituitary which is the “conductor of the endocrine orchestra”. If the pituitary is malfunctioning then this has knock on effects for the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, sex hormones, growth hormone and possibly the pineal (produces melatonin for normal sleep).

In practice I invariably measure thyroid hormones (TSH, T4 and T3), often prescribe melatonin and often check adrenal function. I very rarely use sex hormones. Many CFSs are substantially improved by correcting thyroid hormones and I insist all my CFS patients get fully tested. A useful book on the subject is The Thyroid Solution by Prof Ridha Arem ISBN 0-345-42920-6.

Underactive thyroid gland

Low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood means the “accelerator pedal” is set slow so the body will go slow. This can be underactive for three reasons – either the gland itself has failed (primary thyroid failure), or the pituitary gland which drives the thyroid gland into action is under-functioning (secondary hypothyroidism), or there is failure to convert inactive hormone T4 to active T3. The symptoms of these three problems are the same.

In primary thyroid failure, the blood tests show high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and low levels of T4 and T3.

In pituitary failure, the blood tests show low levels of TSH, T4 and T3. In conversion problem, TSH and T4 may be normal, but T3 is low.

There is another problem too which is that the so-called “normal range” of T4 is probably set too low and TSH set too high. I know this because many patients with low normal T4 often improve substantially when they are started on thyroid supplements. Indeed Dr Skinner, who is a consultant virologist at Birmingham, has shown how many patients with CFS have low normal levels of thyroxine (T4) and do well when their levels are increased to average levels. The laboratory I use has a normal range of 12-22 pmol/l and I am finding many levels coming back at 9-14. In these patients there is an indication for trying T4, especially if symptoms suggest this.

Furthermore the normal range for TSH is set too high. In UK the normal range is up to 4.4mIU/l and often higher. In America anyone with a TSH above 3.0 is now started on thyroid hormones – this is because a high TSH is a risk factor for arterial disease.

Symptoms and signs of an underactive thyroid

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be a symptom of hypothyroidism – that’s why all sufferers need their thyroid checking!

Other symptoms: weight gain, lethargy, sensitivity to cold, heat intolerance, fluid retention, mood swings and depression, poor memory and concentration, hair loss, joint pains and morning stiffness, skin problems and tendency to infections, headaches, vertigo and deafness, hypoglycaemia, constipation, menstrual problems, pre-menstrual tension, digestive problems, infertility and loss of libido.

Signs: puffy face, puffy eyes, hair loss (classically the outer third of the eyebrows), cold extremities and dry skin, rashes, eczema and boils, enlargement of the tongue, hoarse voice, soft pulse or bradycardia, goitre, slowed Achilles tendon reflex. Further useful information is the basal body temperature. Use a mercury thermometer to take the temperature in the armpit over 10 minutes immediately on wakening. Temperatures consistently below 97.8°F (36.6°C) indicates slow metabolic rate, which may be due to hypothyroidism.

Treatment of an underactive thyroid

This depends on the bloods tests and the clinical symptoms.

If the T4 is low and T3 commensurate with a low T4 - I would start with thyroxine 50mcgms (25mcgms for a small person or child or someone very debilitated) and increase in 25mcgms increments every month up to 100mcgms (or 75 mcgms in a small person or child or debilitated person) at which point the blood needs retesting. The aim is to get into the middle or upper half of the “normal” range. If I had a patient who was very small or very debilitated I might even start with 12.5mcgms.