THYROID
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The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is involved with temperature regulation and many other vital roles including the immune system.

Hypothyroidism (reduced secretion of thyroid hormones) can cause symptoms of confusion, memory problems, cold hands / feet, weight gain, menstrual problems, dry skin, thinning hair, and low energy levels.  Aging often leads to hypothyroidism and Dr. Dean believes that hypothyroidism is “an under-diagnosed epidemic.”  Dr. Dean also believes that the natural thyroid extracts are more beneficial than the synthetic versions which usually only comprise one of the thyroid hormones (i.e. T3 or T4).

Thyroid medication requires temperature regulation and occasional blood tests (see Dr. Dean's article in the above Bulletin for further details).

IAS currently offers two thyroid products, one is an oral form called Thyroid R-X and the other is a topical form called Cellulitis.

WHOLE (Thyroid R/X® Armour®)
Dr. Dean recommends whole-natural thyroid over synthetic because it covers a fuller spectrum of thyroid hormones, including T1, T2, T3 and T4. 

Whole thyroid extracts are of porcine origin and measured in grains, 60mg = 1 grain.  One grain or higher dosages usually require temperature monitoring and occasional blood tests.  Persons with more serious thyroid conditions are sometimes prescribed dosages up to 3 to 5 grains daily.  

Quarter grain whole thyroid supplements (15mg) provide a lower potency and as such provide a general support to an aging thyroid condition.  However, long-term use of quarter-grain whole thyroid extracts may also require occasional breaks and blood monitoring.

Dosages of whole thyroid extracts depend on your age and thyroid condition. As a rough guide they are 15mg to 30mg daily increasing to 60mg daily after a couple of weeks if necessary.  Your physician MUST direct higher dosages. Whenever necessary, increase or decrease your thyroid dosage as slowly as possible over days and weeks.

Reduce or stop thyroid supplementation if any of the following occur:

• you feel unwell
• your rising-from-bed-in-the-morning temperature is over 98.2 degrees Celsius
• your resting pulse is more than 75 beats a minute
• your thyroid function blood tests are abnormal

Do not use any thyroid supplementation if you suffer from hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid).

"The dramatic improvements that many of my patients have achieved on thyroid therapy often appear miraculous!"
Ward Dean M.D. Florida

"There's no question that many of my problems were thyroid related, within days of taking the supplements my symptoms were either gone or being alleviated!"
B.D., California.

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