The Mona Lisa:
Classic Signs of Hypothyroidism in the World’s Most Famous Painting November 16, 2018, by Dana Trentini The portrait of Lisa del Gherardini-Giocondo (1479-1542 ) was created by Leonardo da Vinci somewhere between 1503–1506. Cardiologist Dr. Mandeep Mehra, medical director of the Heart & Vascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, spotted physical abnormalities in the world’s famous painting. He made the diagnosis of severe hypothyroidism and wrote a paper that was published in September 2018 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal. The Mona Lisa portrays an Italian noblewoman of the 15th -16th century through the gesture of her right-hand resting over the left. The swelling on the dorsum of the right hand was suggested to be xanthoma or a lipoma, supporting the presence of systematic metabolic dyslipidemia as often noted in advanced stages of hypothyroidism. Other observations consistent with the diagnosis of hypothyroidism included: the high forehead, thinned and coarse hair, absent eyebrows, xanthelasma at the left medial canthus ( corner of the eye), the overall yellowish hue of the skin, and presence of possible goiter in the region of the thyroid. |
In summary, the authors believe that the enigma of the Mona Lisa can be resolved by a simple medical diagnosis of a hypothyroidism-related illness that could have been the result of peripartum thyroiditis accentuated by the living conditions of the Renaissance. Read More: https://hypothyroidmom.com/mona-lisa-classic-signs-of-hypothyroidism-in-the-worlds-most-famous-painting/
Manuscript illuminations show the prominence of cabbage in the cuisine of the High Middle Ages, and cabbage seeds feature among the seed list of purchases for the use of King John II of France when captive in England in 1360, but cabbages were also a familiar staple of the poor: in the lean year of 1420 the "Bourgeois of Paris" noted that "poor people ate no bread, nothing but cabbages and turnips and such dishes, without any bread or salt". French naturalist Jean Ruel made what is considered the first explicit mention of head cabbage in his 1536 botanical treatise De Natura Stirpium, referring to it as capucos coles ("head-coles").Sir Anthony Ashley, 1st Baronet, did not disdain to have a cabbage at the foot of his monument in Wimborne St Giles. Source: http://www.popflock.com/learn?s=Cabbage
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The impact of iron and selenium deficiencies on iodine and thyroid metabolism: biochemistry and relevance to public health
MB Zimmermann, J Köhrle - Thyroid, 2002 Several minerals and trace elements are essential for normal thyroid hormone metabolism, eg, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc. Coexisting deficiencies of these elements can impair thyroid function. In regions of combined severe iodine and selenium deficiency, normalization of iodine supply is mandatory before initiation of selenium supplementation in order to prevent hypothyroidism. Selenium deficiency and disturbed thyroid hormone economy may develop under conditions of special dietary regimens such as long-term total parenteral nutrition, phenylketonuria diet, cystic fibrosis, or may be the result of imbalanced nutrition in children, elderly people, or sick patients. Read More |
The Fascinating Discoveries Leading to Thyroid Treatment Over the Ages
By Alan Wong, MD (https://empoweryourhealth.org/taxonomy/term/30) We begin with goiter (enlarged thyroid), named after gutter, which is Latin for “throat.” Goiter has been long identified in iodine-deficient regions such as the mountainous regions of Europe and China and northern India (where it was known as galaganda) and subsequently by various writers including Hippocrates, Pliny and Galen. As early as 1600 BCE, Chinese writers described goiter treatment using burnt seaweed and sponge, as did European physicians, including Roger of Palermo and Arnold of Villanova in the 12th and 13th centuries, respectively. Goiter was not linked specifically to the thyroid gland, however, until Fabricius did so in the 17th century. Earlier writers had used various terms for goiter, including struma, scrofula, and bronchocele, without necessarily differentiating between tumors of the thyroid and those of other neck structures. Aelius/Claudius Galenus, or Galen of Pergamon, was a Roman Empire physician considered the first to describe the thyroid gland. Galen, in the first century AD, was the first to describe the thyroid gland, but it wasn’t until the late Middle Ages that more complete descriptions of the thyroid gland itself emerged, first in China by Wang Hei, around 1475, and Vesalius in 1543. Vesalius, in fact, described the thyroid gland as two glands, one on either side of the larynx, but Eustachius a decade later noted that the thyroid was, in fact, a singular gland with the two lobes connected by an “isthmus.” The term “thyroid” (referring to the Greek for an oblong shield, thyreos) was first used by Thomas Wharton in 1675. |
Sadly, not much has changed for thyroid patients 500 years later.
For some, being a slave to pharmaceuticals may not be an ideal solution to correcting thyroid levels but in genetic circumstances you may not have an option according to Western Medicine. The treatment for Thyroid Disease is controversial in Western medicine, as seen discussed among experts in the following video (left), and is often delayed - allowing additional symptoms to arise. Visiting a Naturopathic Doctor can cost you $160-200 for the initial visit and than about $130 for follow up visits, generally every 3 months until the condition is resolved. |
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Hypothyroidism
Skin Manifestation 1. facial puffiness 2. enlarged, coarseness thick tongue 3. eyelid edema 4. dry, coarse thinning hair 5. lip pallor 6. Myxedema, thickened, carotenosis, scaly, cool and dry skin 7. thin, brittle nails 8. less sweating 9. non-pitting edema (hands and feet), ankle edema Respiratory Manifestation 1. hypoventilation 2. dyspnea, respiratory muscle weakness 3. low exercise tolerance 4. shortness of breath on exertion Cardiovascular Manifestation 1. bradycardia 2. cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) 3. poor peripheral circulation 4. severe atherosclerosis 5. hyperlipidemia 6. angina, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction 7. dysrhythmias 8. hypotension 9. anemia, 10. capillary fragility 11. cobalamin, iron, folate deficiency 12. increase serum cholesterol and triglycerides Gastrointestinal Manifestations 1. Anorexia, decreased appetite 2. nausea and vomiting 3. weight gain disproportionate to caloric intake 4. constipation 5. distended abdomen 6. decreased protein metabolism, delayed glucose uptake, decreased glucose absorption Musculoskeletal Manifestation 1. fatigue and lethargy 2. muscular aches and pains 3. slow movements 4. arthralgia (Joint aches) Neurological Manifestation 1. impaired memory. memory loss 2. slowed speech 3. somnolence (Drowsiness; sleepiness) 4. apathy 5. lethargy 6. slowed mental function 7. confusion 8. decreased memory 9. depression 10. decrease tension reflexes Metabolic Manifestations 1. intolerance to cold Psychological/Emotional Manifestations 1. decreased initiative 2. personality and mood changes 3. nervousness Reproductive Manifestations 1. prolonged menstrual periods or amenorrhea 2. decreased libido, infertility 3. Men: decreased libido erectile dysfunction Other Manifestations 1. Hematologic Effects: anemia, easy bruising 2. deafness 3. decreased glomerular filtration (urine): Glomerular filtration is the first step in making urine. It is the process that your kidneys use to filter excess fluid and waste products out of the blood into the urine collecting tubules of the kidney, so they may be eliminated from your body. |
https://www.slideshare.net/MedicineAndHealthCancer/hypothyroidism-signs-and-symptoms-hypothyroidism-signs-and-symptoms
Your body doesn't naturally make iodine, so the only way to get this nutrient is through your organic diet. ....... Dosage RDA=40-200 ug/day PTD=2 mg/day ....... Antidote(Iodine) (organic) - Corn Zea mays Garlic, Caper, Oats, Cinnamon, Coconut, Coca, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, |
Hyperthyroidism
Skin Manifestation 1. Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) 2. fine, soft, silky hair (body) 3. smooth, warm, moist skin 4. thinning of scalp hair Pulmonary Manifestation 1. shortness of breath with or without exertion 2. Rapid, shallow respirations 3. Decreased vital capacity (shallow breathing) Cardiovascular Manifestation 1. Palpitation 2. Chest pain 3. increased systolic BP 4. Widened pulse pressure 5. Tachycardia and dysrhythmias Gastrointestinal Manifestations 1. weight loss 2. increased appetite 3. increased stools 4. hypoproteinemia Musculoskeletal Manifestation 1. muscle weakness 2. muscle wasting Neurological Manifestation 1. Blurred or double vision 2. Eye fatigue 3. Cornea ulcers or infections 4. Increased tears 5. Injected (Red) conjunctiva 6. Photophobia 7. Eyelid retraction, eyelid lag 8. Globe lag 9. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes 10. Tremors 11. Insomnia Metabolic Manifestations 1. Increased BMR 2. Heat intolerance 3. low-grade fever 4. fatigue Psychological/Emotional Manifestations 1. decreased attention span 2. Restlessness 3. Irritability 4. emotional lability 5. manic behavior Reproductive Manifestations (low estrogen) 1. amenorrhea 2. decreased menstrual flow 3. decreased libido Other Manifestations 1. Goiter 2. wide-eyed or startled appearance 3. decreased total WBC count 4. Enlarged spleen Hyperthyroid Treatments 1. antithyroid drugs: inhibit the uptake of iodine to form T4 and T3 (slows formation thyroxine a. methimazole b. Propylthiouracil 2. iodides 3. ionic inhibitors 4. surgery (removal of thyroid) 5. Radioactive isotopes (iodine 131 ablates or destroys the thyroid) Graves' and Hashimoto's Disease |
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DRUGS THAT SUPPRESS TSH OR CAUSE CENTRAL HYPOTHYROIDISM
Many drugs and medications can affect thyroid function. Thyroid hormone levels can be altered by drugs at many levels including the hypothalamus, thyrotropes in the anterior pituitary gland, synthesis and secretion from the thyroid gland and metabolism of thyroid hormones through deiodination, sulfation and glucuronidation (1). Drugs may also affect thyroid hormone levels by altering affinity for or levels of thyroxine binding globulin. Finally, drugs may affect absorption of thyroid hormone in patients who are dependent on exogenous levothyroxine (2). Table 1 shows drugs that affect patients with an intact hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis which is subdivided by known mechanism of action. Table 2 is a list of medications and drugs that affect patients who are dependent on exogenous levothyroxine.
Eliminate Thyroid Disruptors Thyroid disruptors (TDs) or Thyroid Disrupting Chemicals (TDCs) are a subfamily of endocrine disruptors which interfere with thyroid function by affecting the hypothalamo-pitutary-thyroid axis or directly via thyroid hormone receptors. Endocrine Disruptors Chemicals that interfere with the body's endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in humans. Benzophenone is used in personal care products such as lip balm and nail polish to protect the products from UV light. |
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Derivatives of benzophenone, such as benzophenone-2 (BP2) and oxybenzone (benzophenone-3 or BP3) are common ingredients in sunscreen.
Benzophenone is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT).[1] [2] These chemicals are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and organ system toxicity. FOUND IN: Lip balm, nail polish, foundations, baby sunscreens, fragrance, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, moisturizers, and foundation |
Exposure to TDCs during pregnancy and early years of life can lead to neurodevelopmental problems leading to low IQ scores, cognitive and behavioral defects and deafness in such children.
Indian J Pharmacol. 2012 Jul-Aug; 44(4): 542–543. Thyroid disruptors and their possible clinical implications Mangala Bhaskar Murthy and Bhaskar K. Murthy1 Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3469971/ |
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
competes with thyroid hormone for binding to its transport protein. What is the result of PCB in the blood? Circulating thyroid hormone is degraded faster causing compensatory increases in the thyroid hormone production PCB causes compensatory increases in thyroid hormone production |
An Immortal Poison -- the history of PCBs
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Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a common building block in resins and some types of plastic. It's what's known as an endocrine disrupting compound.
In the body, these chemicals can act like hormones or disrupt normal hormone functions. |
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Some of the physiological consequences of BPA are: Estrogenic, obesogenic, diabetogenic, reproductive and developmental effects, and cardiovascular disease. Almost every American pregnant woman (93 percent) has detectable BPA in her body, which is passed on to her fetus. (1) You can find BPA-free cans (Coca Cola has refused to find an alternative.) of beans from brands such as Eden, but not crushed tomatoes yet (in the meantime, buy them in glass jars). Avoid plastics that are marked with recycle codes 3 or 7; they may contain BPA. While Canada, Europe, and even China have banned the use of the chemical in baby bottles, the U.S. has not (although consumer demand has pushed many manufactuers to go BPA-free). Some substitutes for BPA are BPS and BPF.
1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/love-sex-and-babies/201201/bpa-and-the-single-spacey-sex-starved-male
1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/love-sex-and-babies/201201/bpa-and-the-single-spacey-sex-starved-male
Antithyroid drugs, which have been available for more than half a century, are important in the management of hyperthyroidism, particularly in patients with Graves' disease. Since the responses of patients vary and these agents have potentially serious side effects, a working knowledge of their complex pharmacology is required. This review article considers recent pharmacologic and clinical data related to the use of these compounds. Cases should be reported to your local watchdog. Source: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra042972
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Ultra Thyroid Video - Dr. Mark Hyman
https://drhyman.com/ty-thyroid/ Supercharge Your Thyroid The Dr. Oz Show https://www.doctoroz.com/article/supercharge-your-thyroidRev up your metabolism and boost your thyroid function with these simple steps. ... Supercharge Your Thyroid. Rev up .... Article written by Dr. Natasha Turner https://www.doctoroz.com/article/supercharge-your-thyroid |
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Poster Source: http://endocrinefacts.org/health-conditions/thyroid/endocrinefacts.org/health-conditions/thyroid/
Hashimoto's THYROID DIET
Start with the autoimmune protocol by consuming chicken, fish, vegetables, and that's it.
Avoid: grains, soy, sugar, honey, any kind of sweetener, agave, stevia, peanuts, corn, potatoes, capsicum, bananas, dairy other than the Greek yogurt, gluten - the protein in gluten is apparently almost identical to the protein in your thyroid.
What is Gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheat berry, durum, emmer (an ancient Wheat), semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham), rye, barley and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. Of the gluten-containing grains, wheat is by far the most commonly consumed.
Avoid: grains, soy, sugar, honey, any kind of sweetener, agave, stevia, peanuts, corn, potatoes, capsicum, bananas, dairy other than the Greek yogurt, gluten - the protein in gluten is apparently almost identical to the protein in your thyroid.
What is Gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheat berry, durum, emmer (an ancient Wheat), semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham), rye, barley and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. Of the gluten-containing grains, wheat is by far the most commonly consumed.
Gluten
Wheat Rye Oats Barley Buckwheat Bran Graham Malt Bulgur Couscous Durum Orzo Thickening agents Triticale - is a hybrid of wheat and rye |
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Gluten free
Corn Potato Rice Soybean Tapioca Arrowroot Carob bean Guar gum Flax Amaranth Millet Teff Quinoa |
Hashimoto's disease, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis,
is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland.Hashimoto's disease affects more women than men. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Hypothyroidism is treatable with medicine but cured once the virus is understood.
Hypothyroidism, Virus
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is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland.Hashimoto's disease affects more women than men. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Hypothyroidism is treatable with medicine but cured once the virus is understood.
Hypothyroidism, Virus
https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Hypothyroidism%2C+virus+&btnG=
No specific diet is recommended for hypothyroidism, but individuals should follow a varied, well-balanced diet that is not high in fat or sodium.
In addition, those with autoimmune Hashimoto’s may benefit from following a gluten-free diet. Research suggests a link between celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid disease, and both have inflammatory components. Avoiding gluten may help in non-celiac autoimmune diseases, but it is important to speak to a doctor first before cutting out foods that contain gluten.
Other foods and nutrients may be hazardous, especially if consumed in large quantities include:
In addition, those with autoimmune Hashimoto’s may benefit from following a gluten-free diet. Research suggests a link between celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid disease, and both have inflammatory components. Avoiding gluten may help in non-celiac autoimmune diseases, but it is important to speak to a doctor first before cutting out foods that contain gluten.
Other foods and nutrients may be hazardous, especially if consumed in large quantities include:
- soya, as it can affect thyroxine absorption
- iodine, found in kelp and other seaweeds, and in supplements, including some multivitamins
- iron supplements, as they can affect thyroxine absorption
- cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, kale, and cabbage may contribute to a goiter, but only in very large amounts
Natural Remedies
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Some natural remedies are proposed for hypothyroidism, but it is important to speak to a doctor first, because the treatment for thyroid problems must be delicately balanced.
Selenium: People with some types of thyroid problem may benefit from taking selenium, but this should only be used after discussing it with a doctor. Researchers note that “either the deficiency or the excess of this micronutrient may be associated with adverse outcomes.” Selenium supplements that are not recommended by a health professional could be hazardous.
Vitamin D: A deficiency has been linked with severity of disease in Hashimoto’s. Supplementation may be necessary to reach beneficial vitamin D blood levels above 50 ng / dL.
Probiotics: Some people with hypothyroidism may have changes in the small intestine, where bacteria from the colon spread into the small intestine where they are not normally located, known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In one study, 40 patients had abnormal results on a glucose breath test. After taking the probiotic Bacillus clausii for one month, the test result for 19 participants was normal. Both antibiotics and probiotics have been shown effective for SIBO.
Additionally, for those with autoimmune and inflammatory thyroid conditions, supplements such as turmeric (containing at least 500 mg curcumin) and omega-3s may help to improve inflammation.
Selenium: People with some types of thyroid problem may benefit from taking selenium, but this should only be used after discussing it with a doctor. Researchers note that “either the deficiency or the excess of this micronutrient may be associated with adverse outcomes.” Selenium supplements that are not recommended by a health professional could be hazardous.
Vitamin D: A deficiency has been linked with severity of disease in Hashimoto’s. Supplementation may be necessary to reach beneficial vitamin D blood levels above 50 ng / dL.
Probiotics: Some people with hypothyroidism may have changes in the small intestine, where bacteria from the colon spread into the small intestine where they are not normally located, known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In one study, 40 patients had abnormal results on a glucose breath test. After taking the probiotic Bacillus clausii for one month, the test result for 19 participants was normal. Both antibiotics and probiotics have been shown effective for SIBO.
Additionally, for those with autoimmune and inflammatory thyroid conditions, supplements such as turmeric (containing at least 500 mg curcumin) and omega-3s may help to improve inflammation.
Celiac disease
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Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)
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Wheat allergy
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Celiac disease (CD) is a genetic, autoimmune disorder that occurs in reaction to the ingestion of gluten.
* To develop celiac disease, a person must inherit the genetic predisposition, be consuming gluten, and have the disease activated (activation triggers may include stress, trauma such as surgeries, etc. and possibly viral infections.) * The reaction to gluten causes villous atrophy or flattening of the cells lining the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption of nutrients and related health issues. * While research continues to work towards pharmaceutical or other treatments, at this time the only treatment for celiac disease is to maintain a gluten-free diet for life. |
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS), also referred to as gluten sensitivity (GS) or non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS), is not well defined.
* NCGS may have an innate immune component, but this has not been firmly established. * Since NCGS is not well understood, it is still not clear whether other components of gluten-containing grains may be involved in causing symptoms, at least in some cases. * In order for gluten sensitivity to be diagnosed, it is first necessary to rule out CD, wheat allergy or other possible causes of symptoms. Then, if improvement is seen when following a gluten-free diet, gluten sensitivity may be diagnosed. * Adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only treatment for NCGS at this time. |
Wheat allergy is an immune reaction to any of the
hundreds of proteins in wheat. * When a person has a wheat allergy, one type of white blood cells, called B-cells, send out immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to "attack" the wheat. * At the same time, local tissues in the body send out natural chemical messengers to alert the rest of the body that there is a problem. * This reaction happens very fast (within minutes to a few hours) and can involve a range of symptoms from nausea, abdominal pain, itching, swelling of the lips and tongue, to trouble breathing, or anaphylaxis (a life-threatening reaction). * A person with a wheat allergy must avoid eating any form of wheat, but does not have trouble tolerating gluten from non- wheat sources. |
ENDOCRINOLOGY IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Kristien Boelaert1, W Edward Visser2, Peter Nicholas Taylor3, Carla Moran4, Juliane Léger5 and Luca Persani
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Kristien Boelaert1, W Edward Visser2, Peter Nicholas Taylor3, Carla Moran4, Juliane Léger5 and Luca Persani
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