Low Thyroid T3 Conversion Problems

When a patient has been diagnosed with hypoythyroid, she is usually given synthetic T4 hormone such as Synthroid.  In most cases, this does not solve the fatigue and low energy problem.  T4 must be converted to T3 to be effective.  Taking more synthetic T4 usually does not help that. The problem lies in the conversion of T4 to T3.  That process occurs in the liver, small intestine, and kidneys. Also stress has an effect on conversion.  For more info go to LifeSpringWellnessCenter.  Attending a Minnesota thyroid seminar helps your understanding of this process.

Women with Low Thyroid Dr. Phil Gilman DC FMA,located in Bloomington MN, offers hope for women with low thyroid in Minnesota who have spent many years treating symptoms, yet still have their symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue, insomnia, foggy thinking, cold hands, loss of hair, depression, digestive complaints. Symptoms of low thyroid often have similar symptoms of many other conditions, and the problem can be easily misdiagnosed. And, quite often, the basic medical tests such as TSH look “normal”, but you still don’t feel well. Traditional medical treatments won’t ultimately help the most common type of thyroid condition, which is Hashimoto’s disease. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition. It’s important to find the cause of low thyroid, which usually is your immune system. Our process includes a customized approach to your situation with diet and nutritional supplements. We’ll monitor your progress and revise diet and supplements as needed to you reach your goal for a better quality of life.

Hypothyroid and low energy

Minnesota hypothyroid patients now have the opportunity to get relief from low energy, low mood, and brain fog. As a doctor of chiropractic in Bloomington at LifeSpring Wellness Center, Dr. Phil Gilman DC FASBE FMA has 30 years of helping hypothyroid patients enjoy life more by increasing their energy, mood, and focus. What is important is finding out why one has low thyroid symptoms. Dr.Gilman has noticed that most patients that have been diagnosed as hypothyroid and are on medication do not feel any better. If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroid and are on medication and do not feel any better, then something is being missed. Finding the missing link can make all the difference in the world!

CRP Level and Brain function

Elevated CRP Level Linked to Decline in Executive Function and Frontal Lobe Damage. CRP has been linked to heart disease, and Alzheimers. Inflammation is involved in many other health problems. Hashimoto's thyroid often has inflammation markers such as CRP

A new study shows a link between elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), an indicator of low-grade inflammation, and decline in executive function.

That means that inflammation is linked to frontal cortex executive function ie decision, focus etc.

Low Thyroid and Autoimmune

Most low thyroid problems are actually autoimmune problems, that is Hashimoto's. The medical treatment for Hashimoto's is synthetic T4. However since Hashimotto's is not really a thyroid problem, but an autoimmune problem that attacks the thyroid, we look to see what triggers or aggrevates the immune system.

Sleeping Well

Sleeping and Health

Six tips for optimal sleep
Running around frantically just before slamming your head onto your pillow is not an effective way to achieve optimal sleep patterns for most people. Getting into a pattern of consistent, optimal sleep takes some time and can be greatly helped by following some basic sleep hygiene tips. Take a look at the list below and consider integrating a few into your routine for the next week to see if you can complete the following optimal-sleep challenge: Fall asleep within five minutes of lying down, sleep through the night without waking, and rise the next morning feeling rested and refreshed.

Find out why you do not sleep well.

1. Shut down your computer and turn off your cell phone and television 30 minutes prior to sleep. Create an environment that is quiet and calm.

2. Remove stimulants (television, stereo, computer, bright lights) from your sleeping area. Keep the bedroom clear from clutter -- remove any unnecessary furniture, piles of clothes, papers and books so things are kept out of sight and the space looks and feels calm and simple.

3. Make sure your sleeping area is as dark and quiet as possible. Consider a fan or other source of white noise to create a consistent environment.

4. Dab a drop of essential oil behind the ears. It should be a scent you've chosen only for sleep time, not something you might associate with your shampoo, dryer sheets, hand lotion, etc. The idea is to associate this scent with the sensation of feeling relaxed and tired.

5. Establish a set sleeping time and try your best to stick to it -- even if your work schedule requires that you work odd hours and even if that means you're sleeping each day from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.

6. Find out WHY you have difficulty sleeping. For example, if you cannot fall asleep, you may have insulin resistance or hyper adrenals. If you cannot stay asleep you may have low blood sugar or adrenals. Are you waking up tired and with fatigue? Do you feel fatigue and get sleepy after noon lunch? Getting at the underlying cause is the most important factor. Blood sugar, adrenals, and thyroid problems could be causing your problem. We test to find that out for you. No guessing. Sound sleep is critical for health.

Just as we all need air, water and food to survive, we also need sleep to be healthy. By making optimal sleep a priority in your life, you may be amazed at the positive impact you can have on your mental and physical outlook. With a few simple rituals in place, and getting at the underlying cause, you lay the foundation for attaining optimal wellness. At LifeSpring we look for the cause of your fatigue.

Thyroid Function

If you are taking thyroid medication such as synthroid and still have thyroid symptoms it may because you have a different type of thyroid problem. There are many types of thyroid problems. For example your T4 must be converted to T3 in order to have effect. If your ability to convert T4 to T3 is faulty, then taking the synthetic form of T4 may not help you. After years of studying thyroid function and doing research I have found the answer to some of the resistant thyroid problems.
You need to figure out WHY there is poor conversion. Conversion occurs in the liver and gut.
There are functional tests to determine this problem! Yes it is possible to feel better!