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| Maintaing Thyroid Health START: GET DIAGNOSED EARLY CORRECT THE IMBALANCE PROMPTLY Maintain thyroid balance: TSH = 0.5-3.0, Free T3 = 300 Avoid too much or too little Iodine which causes changes in thyroid function Avoid lingering depression & stress: *stress management *T3/T4 Protocol *course of antidepressants, counseling & Psychotherapy if needed Control Weight Through: *mindful exercise *low-fat/high-protein, serotonin enhancing diet (low in simple sugars) Take antioxidants: *improve thyroid efficiency *protection from age-related brain damage *protect thyroid from autoimmune reactions and damage Control Blood Pressure: *high blood pressure causes vascular disease and accelerates cognitive impairment. Control Cholesterol Levels: *high cholesterol causes vascular disease. *too-low cholesterol impairs cognition and causes depression, suicide and violence. Get support and understanding: *Family *Friends *Work If you don�t feel good, listen to your body. If you�re a physician, listen to your patient� There is almost always an answer to the question, �Why?� References 1. Arem MD, Ridha The Thyroid Solution, Random House, Toronto, 1999. 2. Langer MD, Stephen E., Scheer, J.F., Solved: The Riddle of Illness, 3rd ed Keats Publishing, Lincolnwood, 2000. (pages 3-11) 3. Rosenthal, M. Sara The Thyroid Sourcebook, 4th ed Lowell House, Los Angeles, 1998. 4. Silverstein, Marc D. MD, An Approach to Medical Errors and Patient Safety in Laboratory Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 2003. 5. Wood, L.C. Your Thyroid: A Home Reference Ballantine Books, New York, 1995 (page 4). 6. Http://www.AACE.com/pub/tam2003/press.php 7. Http://www.ArmourThyroid.com 8. Http://www.HolisticHealthTopics.com/HMG/Thyroid.html 9. Http://www.WilsonsSyndrome.com/WilsonsThyroidSyndrome.htm |
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