The thyroid and the adrenal glands have a very close relationship.
Walter H. Schmitt, Jr., D.C. compares their interaction to a stage coach with
horses. The work horses represent the adrenal glands and the stage coach and
the driver are the thyroid gland. If the horses become exhausted (adrenal
exhaustion), then the driver can tell them to go all he wants but they will
not pull the stage coach. If the driver is not functioning (thyroid), then
the horses will not be told to pull the stage coach. Due to this
relationship, the primary cause of dysfunction can be either the adrenal
glands or the thyroid.
Women more commonly have hypothyroidism. The thyroid and the ovaries compete
for iodine. They will tend to have Seasonal Affective Disorder (fall &
spring symptoms).
Healthy thyroid means a healthy heart.
Tyrosine and cholesterol from animal protein sources are essential for
thyroid and adrenal gland function.
It is not easy to monitor thyroid function on a blood test because the
thyroid dumps its hormones into the lymph. The best way to diagnose
functional thyroid imbalances is with Applied Kinesiology muscle testing and
axillary temperature testing. Axillary temperature testing can be monitored
monthly for a more complete understanding of the problem.
Barnes’ Thyroid Temperature Test (axillary)
Normal 97.8-98.2°F
Hypothyroid (low) temp. less than 97.8
Hyperthyroid (high) temp. more than 98.2
Hypothyroid (low) Symptoms
hair loss
miscarriage
dysmenorrhea
recurrent infections
constipation
short windedness
depression
crowd paranoia
cholesterol/trigs
bruises easily
emotional change
coronary heart disease
poor memory
cold feet & hands
hot flashes
Hyperthyroid (high) Symptoms
thin skin
flighty behavior
tremors
can’t sleep
increased appetite
tachycardia
heart consciousness (awareness of heart beating)
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