Jen Palmer – Page 6 – Wilson's Syndrome

Why iodine is added to salt, and what’s missing

Prior to 1920, the northern US had a region known as the “goiter belt” due to iodine deficiency that ran along the Great Lakes, Appalachians and Northwest. Up to 70% of children in this region at that time had a visible goiter. Because of this, in 1924 the US started to implement a non-mandatory salt iodine fortification program which still continues to this day.

Some, but not all countries in the world eventually adopted a similar program. It wasn’t until the year 2000 that the country of Denmark instituted their own iodine fortification program to help lower the risk of thyroid

More evidence shows Synthroid/ T4 isn’t the only answer

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has long maintained that the only form of thyroid medication that should be used to treat hypothyroidism is levothyroxine (Synthroid), and that alternative forms, such as Armour, the natural thyroid which contains T3 and T4, and Cytomel (T3 alone), don’t have enough research behind them to recommend their use. Yet, many patients taking Synthroid for hypothyroidism complain to their doctors that they still feel terrible, despite taking the “correct” form of thyroid medication and the correct dosages.

Many of the frustrated patients that have switched from Synthroid to alternative forms do ultimately find relief, but these

Nicotinamide riboside for your aging mitochondria

Tags: aging, b vitamins, hormones, mitochondria, muscle strength, sarcopenia, stem cells|

If scientists could wave their magic wands to create a miraculous pill that everyone would want to take, they would probably choose to create one that slowed or stopped the aging process. After all, who wouldn’t want stall the effects of aging, such as wrinkles, hormone decline, grey hair and general aches and pains?

Chances are this magic pill will never materialize, because the aging process is multifactorial and no single ingredient could fix every factor that causes aging. But we can slow the process somewhat by focusing on some specifics factors that we know contribute. For example, mitochondria,

Balancing stress, cholesterol and thyroid

Tags: cholesterol, exercise, hypothyroid, stress, thyroid, thyroid meds, TSH, yoga|

High cholesterol is one of the many common co- symptoms that occurs with hypothyroidism. Elevated cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis or “clogged arteries”, putting a person at risk for coronary artery disease, stroke and heart attack. Statin drugs are commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels, but they come with risk for other side effects, such as muscle pain, liver damage, or neurological effects. So it makes sense to consider alternative, natural approaches to help maintain normal cholesterol levels.

A recent small study was conducted in India, where hypothyroidism is quite prevalent, to determine if a consistent yoga program could help address

Think twice before you eat those plasticizers

We all know that “fast food” isn’t the healthiest choice when it comes to eating. It’s generally low in nutrients and high in “bad’ fats and calories. But as it turns out, there may also be an additional layer of “badness” about it. A group of chemicals called “phthalates” has been shown to be more prevalent in people who eat fast food as compared to those who do not.

What are phthalates?

Phthalates are chemicals used in plastic to make it more flexible and harder to break, thus known as “plasticizers”. They are also found in household cleaners, cosmetics, health and

Safety-focused fire retardants cause damage to adrenals

Tags: adrenals, detox, fire retardants, high blood pressure|

Many of us have the overwhelming sense that we are exposed to a lot of chemicals in our daily lives, and that it’s probably damaging our health in some way. But when it comes to the specifics of where the chemicals come from and how they cause damage, it may be unclear.

One category of chemicals that are clearly a problem are organohalogen fire retardants. These ubiquitous chemicals were formulated for the purpose of improving fire safety in furniture, building materials, electronics, toys and children’s clothing as a means of slowing the rate at which a fire can take

Who Gets Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome?

Tags: hormones, hypothyroid, low temperature, T3, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome|

Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is the cluster of often debilitating symptoms especially brought on by physical or emotional stress that can persist even after the stress has passed (due to maladaptive slowing of the metabolism). It usually responds characteristically to the normalization of body temperature patterns (especially through the use of a special T3 therapy protocol and/or certain natural medicines). It is characterized by a body temperature that runs, on average, below normal, but routine thyroid blood tests are often in the “normal” range.

Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome is especially brought on by stresses such as: childbirth (#1 cause), divorce, death

Finding Balance for Women

Tags: endocrine, estrogen, hormone balance, hypothyroid, infertility, testosterone, womens health|

The endocrine system is a complex interconnection of hormonal signals and active hormones that trigger each other. In a past article, we referred to the endocrine system as the conductor of an orchestra, who directs musicians to play louder or softer in order to make beautiful music. The endocrine system uses hormones to signal organs to work efficiently together. But instead of making music, the endocrine system coordinates mood, energy level, metabolism, and more.

When women have low thyroid hormone, it often impacts the hormones related to their ovarian cycle, causing infertility or irregular periods. A recent study

Wondering why you’re cold?

Tags: chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, fatigue, freezing, hypothyroid, low temperature, thyroid, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome|

The primary sign for Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome (WTS) is low body temperature, which can sometimes be the sole indicator that thyroid hormones aren’t quite right. Often, standard thyroid tests don’t reflect Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome because there are different ways that the body can experience hypothyroidism that tests can’t measure. For example, there may be a problem with thyroid hormone transport, T4 to T3 conversion, or perhaps thyroid receptors that just aren’t responding to thyroid hormone appropriately. No matter what the cause, the end result is that the person experiences low body temperature and hypothyroid symptoms that can include

Surprising factors related to Alzheimer’s Disease

I recently read an interesting article about Alzheimer’s Disease and factors (such as life choices and health conditions) that seem to be related to having an increased risk of developing it. I’m glad to see a growing awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) prevention, since rates have increased significantly over the past few decades. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering why there are more and more cases every year. Currently, statistics say your chances are 1 in 9 if you are over 65 years old, and if you’re over 85, it’s one in three. We still don’t know what causes

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