Thyroid - your thermostat

Functions:

• Regulates body temperature (sets optimum temperature for all body processes)

Diseases:

Hypothyroid:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Weakness
• Cold
• Weight gain

Hyperthyroid:

• Insomnia
• Restlessness (hyperactivity)
• Warm (heat intolerance)
• Weight loss

Diagnosis:

• Basal temperature (Barnes thyroid test)
• Iodine absorption test
• History

Treatment:

Direct:

• Supplements - Thytrophin, Thyrostim, Yin (hyperthyroid) or Yang (hypothyroid) tonics

Secondary to adrenal weakness:

• (see adrenal sheet)

Secondary to digestion:

• Trace minerals including iodine

• (see digestion sheet)