THYROID EPIDEMIC:
Causes Serious Health Problems
A new study by Dr. E. Chester Ridgway, the University of Colorado’s chief endocrinologist, says that an estimated 13 million Americans may have undiagnosed thyroid problems, up from previous estimates. He says that even mild thyroid problems might cause serious consequences. Pregnant women with underactive thyroid are in jeopardy of having children with lower IQ's, and research shows that low thyroid levels can raise cholesterol levels, thus raising the threat of a heart attack.
A number of years ago, Dr. Broda Barnes, M.D., did extensive studies showing at that time that low thyroid (hypothyroidism) affected 40% of the population. These studies were extensive and performed upon very large segments of the population. Other doctors that since have followed his work are noticing that the problem is rapidly increasing, and they are now seeing the problem in as high as 70% of the population.
Symptoms
Common and often undiagnosed symptoms and dangerous consequences of low thyroid include: serious mental problems, depression, anxiety, seizures, ADD and ADHD, poor concentration, mental confusion, memory loss, cold hands and feet, low energy levels, low resistance to colds and flu, respiratory infections, difficult weight loss, migraine headaches, acne, low blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, lung cancer, emphysema, constipation, low immunity, and female problems (due to high amounts of estrogen).
Very few medical doctors understand the undiagnosed thyroid problem or know that this situation has been getting progressively worse for many years. Many people have very real and serious symptoms, yet their physicians are unable to truly determine the cause, often treating them for the wrong ailment. Patients are often told that their symptoms are psychosomatic or "all in their head", and they may be sent to psychiatrists.
Avoid chlorine and fluoride like the plague, including fluoride found in toothpaste and added to drinking water.
Dioxin, a dangerous chlorine related compound found throughout the food chain, is one cause of low thyroid. Another is likely related to toxic substances which are produced when drinking water is chlorinated, and later when chlorinated drinking water mixes with plant phytochemicals in food. Rather than feeding the body's endocrine glands as nature intended, the many hormone-like plant micronutrients found in food are altered by chlorine, and turned into mutagens that do permanent damage to the glands. Also, serious deficiency of valuable phytochemicals in modern-day diets may be responsible for undernourished hormonal functions in those with otherwise healthy glands.
The phosphoric acid used in soft drinks can also contain fluorine, which is equally implicated. Chlorine, fluorine, and fluoride are chemically related to iodine, and compete with it, blocking iodine receptors in the thyroid gland.
What is Fulvic and where can you get it?
Fulvic is a natural element in soil that is created by microbial activity at the roots of plants. It converts metallic and clay based minerals in soil into a form that plants can then uptake through their root system. Plants absorb this powerful solution which is then usable by humans and animals who consume the plants. Producers of Fulvic products call this highly beneficial form of Fulvic “plant derived” because it comes from a plant source, and is in the proper organic form to be fully utilized by the body. Beware of metallic or clay based mineral products as the they can leave toxic mineral deposits in the tissues.
Why is Fulvic missing in today’s foods?
Since chemicals and pesticides kill Fulvic in the soil, plants are not able to take metallic and clay based minerals into their root systems; thereby creating mineral deficient plants—or in other words, Fulvic deficient plants. Few people realize the extent of the deficiencies this has created in the food we are now consuming. Many scientists correlate the steady rise in disease, over the last several decades, with the ongoing and increasing deficiencies in our soils; ultimately caused by the heavy use of Fulvic destroying chemicals and pesticides.
Today, foods with high Fulvic content are very hard to find, making it essential that we supplement our diets with this important substance. Vital Earth’s Fulvic Mineral Complex comes from an ancient deposit of rich plant matter that was laid down millions of years ago before pesticides and other harmful substances ever existed. It’s organic, pure, and an excellent source of Fulvic. Nothing artificial has been added, and there are no flavorings or sweeteners needed because we process our minerals with nothing but cool, purified water. Tastes so mild you can drink it straight from the bottle. Try Fulvic Mineral Complex today.
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thyroid advice thyroid related content, insurance, medication, fitness and diet:
http://www.thyroidtalk.com
Natural Therapies
Natural therapies can prevent and treat thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease and Wilson’s Syndrome, which are the underlying causes of many serious illnesses. The first line of defense is to start supplementation with a high quality Fulvic that contains healing phytochemicals and enzymes which readily disperse throughout the body, even to the interior of cells. Clinical medical school and hospital studies show that pure, high potency Fulvic extracts regulate abnormal thyroid hormone secretion as a result of their ability to regulate RNA and DNA at the cellular level. Similar studies also show that Fulvic regulates immune system function.
Equally important to the sufferer of thyroid imbalances, is to eliminate the intake of all toxins, because the cause is generally due to the buildup of dangerous toxins in the thyroid gland tissues, such as chlorinated substances, viruses, pathogens, infections, pesticides, altered enzymes or hormones, etc.
Scientific and medical studies show that there is hope to naturally repair and restore proper thyroid function. When the body has been cleansed and has accumulated proper levels of nutrients, the thyroid has a chance to begin working again, in many cases in just a few months. Outpatient medical hospital studies on overactive thyroid had a 90.9% cure rate within a six month period when patients were treated with a high potency Fulvic solution. Yuan, Shenyuan, Tongren Hospital, Beijing; Fulvic, 4 (1988).
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