Thyroid dysfunctions therapy
Today’s endocrinologists are discussing about the best methods of treatment in hypo- and hyperthyroidism according to the specifically needs of replacing hormones. Most physicians base their indications on the use of levo-thyroxin which is in fact the thyroid hormone T4 that will slowly release both T4 and T3 substances. The older way of administering the stronger but shorter acting triiodotironine (T3) is being slowly replaced by the more biological T4.
A new branch of modern medicine, the alternative medicine doesn’t believe in the benefic effects of the alone use of hormone T4. The human thyroid gland is known to secrete three different types of hormones, T3, T4, and DIT called diiodothyrosine. It has been clinically proven that patients suffering from hypothyroidism, with symptoms showing a low improvement after the cure with t4, have shown a major change in well when thyroid extracts were added to the medication.
In a recent study on thyroidectomised rats the final quotes have approved the ideas of the alternative medicine specialists. The rats treated with T4 alone showed normal levels of T4 in tissues and plasma but lower levels of T3 in the exact same tissues while the amount of the thyroid stimulating hormone TSH remained elevated. After these findings scientists decided to administrate 0.9 mcg of T4 and 0.15 mcg T3 per day per 100g body weight. The conclusions were benefic as both T3 and T4 levels returned to normal as well as the level of TSH.
This study hasn’t investigated the role of the hormone DIT in the thyroid function and the necessity of administering it in thyroid dysfunctions is not yet known. DIT’s major role has however been found in the cure of fibrocystic diseases of the breasts and in the treatment of thyreotoxicosis.
The presented study has actually touched its objectives in showing that nature can be mimicked by administering assembling hormones as the ones secreted by the gland in normal circumstances. The body’s own glandular function can be artificially replaced and completed but the main idea is actually that we can mimic nature but cannot improve it and make it more perfect than it already is.
The most interesting studies are those of finding the best way of administration for the replacement hormones. T3 is usually more rapidly absorbed by oral way and a combination of T3 and T4 such as Euthroid has temporary elevated the T3 level leading to stress for the nervous system. Primer conclusions are that exact same thyroid hormones administered orally cannot produce the same effect as the ones secreted by the thyroid and released into the bloodstream.
We cannot for now say which way of treatment is the best as the personal variations are big. But we know that a cure of combined T3 and T4 can be immediately replaced with thyroid extract if not working.

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Streptococcus testing
The most common cause of the conditions related to a sore throat is the contamination with the streptococcus bacteria group A affecting about 5-15% of the adults with pharingitis and 15-30 of the children. Another similar condition evolving with throat pain and inflammation is the viral pharingitis that seems to be less difficult and sometimes cures by itself in a few days.
Streptococcus infections can lead to dangerous complications if not detected and treated immediately as they occur. A rheumatic fever can complicate the streptococcus pharingitis also touching the cardiac tissue. Glomerulonephritis is a bacterial condition of the kidneys caused as well by the streptococcus infection.
Today, most of the streptococcus infections can be easily identified and cured by relatively easy methods. Though, such contagious conditions involving streptococci are still very frequent among the population of all ages and ethnics. The prescription of the appropriate antibiotic medication can only be done after a series of testing and cultures are made from a secretion harvested from the sore throat. Group A streptococci are most commonly easy to detect and usually cure without any complications if properly treated.
The quick streptococcus test is ready in about 10-20 minutes after the harvest and if positive, no further testing is required. If the rapid test result is negative, a bacterial culture can be tried which takes about several days to maturate. Cultures are always more accurate but take far more time to give confirmed results, than rapid tests.
Rapid streptococcus tests are usually recommended by physicians when patients accuse fever and sore throat. These two signs can stand for an upper respiratory-tract infection and can often be caused by streptococcus. Other associated symptoms of streptococcus infection are headaches, inflamed, irritated tonsils with white or yellow spots, swollen and tender neck, general weakness and lack of appetite.
Rapid tests and bacterial cultures are meant to determine the presence or absence of the group A streptococcus. An earlier ant biotherapy or gargling with different products may sabotage the test results and therefore, the harvesting is always made in the morning, before eating, drinking or brushing the teeth.
Streptococcus infections are contagious and can be spread through respiratory secretions. Some patients, especially 10-11 years old children, are healthy carriers and can transmit the bacteria to others without showing any symptoms. Sore throat caused by streptococcus has similar symptoms with the flu; the two very distinct conditions are differentiated by specific tests for streptococcus or Influenza virus. If both testing appear negative, further blood analysis is done until the cause of the symptoms is detected.
Patients without clinical manifestations are more dangerous for others and for themselves as they can easily transmit the bacteria and can develop complications because of the lack of treatment.

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Links between the thyroid malfunction and obesity
The thyroid dysfunctions as well as the obesity cases have the tendency to multiply very rapidly. Doctors have discovered a connection between the two conditions, and have also explained that weight loss intent might be blocked by thyroid problems.
The thyroid gland is the body’s most important control organ; it keeps the energetic metabolism as well as the weight under control. But outer influences like diet, lifestyle and stress have their own role in the glandular function interfering with hormone secretion and maintaining the body in regular limits.
Considering by our daily lifestyles with stress, pollution, industrial wastes, it shouldn’t be a surprise to know 20% of the women and 10% of men have thyroid problems. Some of the thyroid suffering doesn’t even know they have such dysfunctions.
According to new studies in the field, scientists have discovered an important role of air pollution, PCB’s and petrochemical wastes in the malfunctions of the gland. Also fluoride, bromide and chlorine are proved to slow down the function of the thyroid.
All major problems of the gland directly affect the metabolism due to the connections between the two entities. The thyroid gland is known to be the primer controller of the body’s weight and of the energetic metabolism. That is why all toxins produce the elimination of the thyroid hormones from the organism leading to a decrease of the available hormone level. The capacity of burning fat slows down in case of thyroid affections.
Scientists try to find out how the thyroid harmful toxins influence the obesity epidemic. Persons with overweight problems must know they cannot all put the blame upon thyroid dysfunctions. But hypothyroidism could be a cause and must be taken into consideration.
A series of commonly encountered but frequent unknown factors leading to thyroid malfunction are:
1. Food allergies or intolerance to gluten.
2. Selenium-, Zinc, fatty acids- deficiencies
3. The lack of thyroxin or Iodine
Very often, doctors misdiagnose and mistreat thyroid dysfunctions. The general treatment based on Sinthroid doesn’t take into consideration the personal and medical history of every patient in particular. The curing physician must play an active role in the treatment helping you to overcome the disease.
There are a few important symptoms of a slow functioning thyroid: dry skin and hair, fatigue, depression, sluggishness, muscle cramps, constipation, water retention, hair loss, low sexual appetite and menstrual problems.
These symptoms are however vague and general and the disease can sometimes be avoided because of insufficient testing. If you show such signs making you suspect a slow thyroid, see a doctor to start a treatment as soon as possible.
The major steps in recuperation are:
1. Eliminate thyroid toxic food and allergens
2. Exercise more and take saunas
3. Consume only food that supports your thyroid function
4. Eat more vitamin A and D, more zinc and selenium
5. Take medications combining inactive T4 and active T3 hormones.
Do not forget the major role thyroid plays in your body and respect the signs of a thyroid gland dysfunction.

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