Jen Palmer – Page 8 – Wilson's Syndrome

Is your doctor practicing ageism?

Tags: aging, hypothyroid, low temperature, T3, thyroid|

Have you been told your thyroid is a little low, but that it’s OK because you are “old” and that’s what happens to old people?

Well, a low temperature may not affect your life expectancy but it can have a huge impact on your quality of life. The list of symptoms is long, and it includes fatigue, intolerance to cold, dry skin, puffy eyes, muscle cramps, weak muscles, constipation, depression, slow thinking and poor memory. Your doctor may tend to dismiss these symptoms as simply signs of aging, but where does one draw the line? It’s

Migraines? PMS? Anxiety? You can fix them.

Tags: anxiety, Female Wilson's Temperature Syndrome, free webinar, hypothyroi, migraines, PMS, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome|

Migraines, PMS and anxiety share a common link. All three of these conditions are more common in women with low thyroid function. These conditions often resolve when body temperature is normalized and proper metabolism is restored.

The purpose of the thyroid system is to set the metabolic rate or body temperature. New research shows that even a slightly underactive thyroid gland, or low metabolic rate, causes endothelial dysfunction. That is, it interferes with the function of cells lining blood vessels. These cells respond to hormonal cues that help blood vessels relax and contract; therefore, they are

Five ways for thyroid support

Tags: adrenal dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, iodine, selenium, T3 protocol, thyroid repair, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome|

Standard clinical guidelines suggest that once people require thyroid hormone replacement, they will need to stay on it for life. That is not my experience, or the experience of the doctors you can locate on our website. Some people can indeed recover with proper support- here’s what I suggest.

1) Get stress under control.
High levels of stress hormones interfere with your body’s ability to use thyroid hormones properly and can damage the thyroid gland itself. Every person is unique in how they reduce stress. Some make more time for exercise, while others meditate or find ways to cut back

The intricate web of the endocrine system

Tags: adaptogenic herbs, adrenal fatigue, anxiety, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, HPA axis, hypothyroid, pituitary, Rhodiola, thyroid|

You’ve heard about this domino effect before. Chronic stress and ensuing adrenal dysfunction can adversely affect thyroid function, leading to fatigue (especially in the morning), disrupted sleep, body aches, low blood pressure, light-headedness, salt and sugar cravings and brain fog.

But did you know that the reverse is also true? Low thyroid hormone activity can lead to adrenal gland dysfunction. In fact, all parts of the endocrine system are interrelated and impact each other. It’s best known as the “HPA” axis- the intricate web of the endocrine glands- the Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Adrenal glands.

“Experimentally induced hypothyroidism is associated with

You are not crazy

Tags: depression, hypothyroid, low temperature, Synthroid, T3, thyroid disease, weight gain|

It’s a complaint I’ve heard many times. Women struggling with thyroid issues tell me their doctors view them as difficult or demanding, since the doctors don’t know how to resolve their physical symptoms. “The tendency is usually to prescribe Synthroid, Levoxyl or another brand name or generic form of levothyroxine (T4), and then write off any unresolved symptoms as unrelated to the thyroid problem, as a consequence of poor lifestyle choices, or even, as a somatoform disorder, also known as a psychosomatic disease,” writes one prominent alternative endocrinology expert, Kent Holtorf, M.D., of Torrance, CA.

The unresolved symptoms may include fatigue,

Can low thyroid prevent pregnancy?

Tags: fertility, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, TSH|

Normal thyroid function is important for normal ovulation. Doctors know enough about this connection to screen for thyroid problems with Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) if a woman is having trouble getting pregnant. Being treated for hypothyroidism increases the likelihood of becoming pregnant, both naturally and with assistance, as with in vitro fertilization. Treatment also cuts down on problems during pregnancy, including miscarriage and preterm birth. (Pregnancy can also cause thyroid problems- read more here)

However, I believe that the usual screening methods for hypothyroidism, such as the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test, miss many women who have low

Low body temperature linked to obesity in new study

Tags: hypothyroid, low temperature, obesity, weight, weight loss, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome|

In my 1992 book on Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome, I shared my clinical findings linking low body temperature and easy weight gain. Now these same findings are being documented in the medical literature. A new study has found that obese people (BMI >30) have lower body temperature during the day than normal weight people. The obese people had an average body temperature that was .63 degrees F cooler than normal weight people. The researchers calculated that this lower body temperature—which reflects a lower metabolic rate—would result in a body fat accumulation of approximately 160 grams per month, or four

Why do you need selenium?

Tags: hypothyroidism, nutrient deficiency, selenium, thyroid hormone, thyroiditis, trace minerals|

Most people probably don’t think much about their trace mineral status. We only need tiny amounts of these micronutrients, so aren’t we getting enough from our diet? Maybe not. There is one trace mineral you should be paying attention to if you have thyroid problems, especially autoimmune thyroiditis, such as Hashimoto’s. It’s selenium.

Selenium concentration is higher in the thyroid gland than in any other organ in the body, and, like iodine, selenium has super-important functions in thyroid hormone production and balance throughout the body. Selenium-dependent enzymes are needed to convert T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone, to

Aches and pains aren’t just from aging

Tags: arthritis, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, hip, joint pain, knee pain, low temperature, T3|

Doctors learn in medical school, but perhaps tend to forget, that low thyroid function can cause joint pain. This condition also causes muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness (especially in the shoulders and hips), swelling of the knee joint and small joints in the hands and feet, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

This connection is not that surprising, since thyroid hormones play a role in cartilage and joint metabolism, bone metabolism, peripheral blood flow, nerve conduction, and proper reflex response. It’s a fact that low thyroid function increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, Raynaud’s syndrome, osteoarthritis, muscle weakness and poor

The Thyroid-Gut-Autoimmune Connection

Tags: GALT, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Leaky Gut Syndrome, T3, T4|

To have healthy thyroid function, you need a healthy intestinal tract. And to have a healthy intestinal tract, you need healthy thyroid function. The two are more connected than most of us could ever imagine. Here’s how it works:

Perhaps you’ve heard of something called “leaky gut” syndrome. It’s a condition where the intestinal lining becomes more permeable than normal. This allows large molecules of protein that shouldn’t make it through this selective barrier to migrate into the body. There, the molecules trigger the body’s immune system and may set off an autoimmune reaction where the immune system starts to attack

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