So, we just got our blood test results from our doctor including our T3 and T4 levels and they are aligned -- within range. So, what does the "within range" signify and is that all there is to know about them? Basically, what does T4 and T3 mean?In biochemistry language, T4, has 4 iodines attached …
Iodine Therapeutic Actions
What’s the big deal about Iodine and why should I concern myself about it? If I am getting the FDA Daily Requirement, why isn’t that sufficient? It’s not like I have a goiter issue. You may not know that there was a goiter epidemic in the early 1900’s observed around the Great Lakes. The first …
The Role of Thyroid Gland
Thyroid is a small gland (about 2 inches long) which lies in the front of your neck. It has two sides (or lobes) which wrap around the windpipe and take a butterfly type shape. Its two lobes are connected by the isthmus (a small tissue). The role of the Thyroid gland is its constant …
Flourine and Thyroid
“Fluorine does not impair the capacity of the gland to synthesize thyroid hormones when there is an abundance of iodide in the blood.” Guy. E. Abraham, MD Iodine-supplementation-markedly-increases-urinary-excretion-of-fluoride-and-bromide.docx (naturallifeenergy.com)
Iodine Essentials
Iodine combines with an amino acid (Tyrosine) in the manufacturing of the hormone Thyroxine -- the body's regulator of energy in the cells. It promotes growth and development. Iodine helps prevent rough and wrinkled skin and regulates the rate of metabolism, energy production, body weight, and development of female reproduction glands. Iodine also increases the …