Does your Thyroid Function Well?!

It is estimated that up to 59 million Americans have thyroid problems, but many are simply not aware that their symptoms are related to thyroid.  Usually you learn about a thyroid problem from your doctor after he/she performs a blood test.

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the front part of your neck. This is a very important gland as it regulates the rate of the metabolism.

In July of 2008 I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid. My TSH levels were completely under the norm and I had a few nodules in my neck. My doctor said I would have to go through radiation to remove the nodules and then be on medication for the rest of my life. I remembered going to a seminar where Masha Rosen had mentioned that she can help with thyroid problems. I called her about my hyperthyroid situation and she said that she has had clients with the same condition and was able to help them. I decided to go with Masha's homeopathic program for a hyperthyroid. My nodules were gone per my regular doctor within a few months of starting seeing Masha. My TSH levels went up to a normal range. I would recommend this option to anyone that has been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid due to the side effects that radiation and lifetime medication would have on your body.
-Carmen Pang, Foster City, CA

Thyroid dysfunction falls into two categories: over activity (hyperthyroidism) and under activity (hypothyroidism).

Thyroid problems are autoimmune in nature. The pattern is often begins with an overactive thyroid, then at a later stage exhaustion settles in and the gland becomes underactive.

My Story

After the birth of my second child, I noticed myself becoming unusually sensitive to heat, more irritable than usual, and losing lots of weight. All those symptoms could easily be explained by having a 2 year old and a newborn to take care of. The call from my doctor's office with a diagnosis of hyperthyroid condition came as a surprise. The nurse told me that given the evidence of my routine blood test, I was strongly advised to start taking thyroid medication.

Being a homeopathic practitioner, I decided to first give homeopathy a try. I took a new homeopathic remedy prescribed on my individual symptoms. I started to feel better in about one week. I was calmer, less irritable, and less tired. My other symptoms disappeared as well. I took another thyroid panel blood test in a couple of months and my values were almost in a normal range. The doctor felt that it was safe for me not to be on any drugs. I have been monitoring my thyroid values for a while and after about 6 years they maintain themselves right in the middle of the normal range. All of my other symptoms have long since disappeared as well.

About Thyroid Disfunction

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

This condition is common and occurs in 1 out of 20 women at some point of their lives. It is 9 times more frequent in women than in men. The gland may generally become overactive, or there could be nodules on the thyroid. The overproduction of thyroid hormones leads to the overly high metabolic rate that is expressed in the following symptoms:

• Feeling of heat and heat intolerance
• Sweating
• Increased appetite with weight loss
• Increased heart rate and heart palpitations
• Diarrhea
• Tiredness
• Anxiety
• Swelling of the eyeballs (exophthalmia)
• Menstrual irregularity
• Muscle weakness

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

This is an under activity of a thyroid gland, frequently connected to the history of hyperthyroidism, but may appear on its own. Hypothyroidism affects mostly women. There could be inflammation of the thyroid gland that is called thyroiditis. The hypothyroidism leads to a decreased metabolic rate. The symptoms usually are:

• Feeling of coldness and sensitivity to cold
• Dry skin and coarse dry hair or hair loss
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Tiredness and vague pains
• Menstrual disturbances
• Forgetfulness, lack of concentration and confusion

How Can Homeopathy and Gemmotherapy Help?

Thyroid conditions are autoimmune and therefore have systemic effects are felt throughout the body. An individually selected homeopathic remedy along with gemmotherapy remedies may stimulate your body to right the endocrine imbalance. Homeopathy and gemmotherapy may save your thyroid from irradiation or allow you to gradually wean off of thyroid drugs.