Overview of Hypothyroid
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Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides),
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Diabetes Mellitus Type I (Insulin Dependent),
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Diabetes Mellitus Type II (Insulin Resistance),
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure),
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Congestive Heart Failure ,
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Myocardial Infarction (heart attack),
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ,
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Fibromyalgia ,
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Alzheimer's Disease ,
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Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD) ,
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Constipation ,
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Multiple Sclerosis ,
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Functional Immune Deficiency ,
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Osteoporosis ,
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Sleep Apnea ,
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Muscle Weakness [Starr2005, pg 7],
- Autoimmune disorders such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Hashimoto's disease,
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Dysbiosis (gut infections) [Kharrazian2010],
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Adrenal insufficiency [Kharrazian2010],
- Hormone imbalances [Kharrazian2010],
- Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease [Kharrazian2010], as well as
- Skin and hair disorders such as Acne Eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia.
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Infertility [Kharrazian2010, pg 11].
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Gallbladder disease [Kharrazian2010, pg 11].
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Liver congestion [Kharrazian2010, pg 11].
Far more people in the United States have hypothyroidism than is commonly diagnosed, due to over-reliance on the TSH blood test as the definitive diagnostic tool in mainstream medicine [Starr2005]. Basal body temperature appears to be the most reliable indicator of functional thyroid capacity.
Complimentary and alternative treatments for hypothyroidism that are considered below include:
- Low Dose Naltrexone