Body Symptoms

Symptoms

Goiter

Jan 272017
 

Goiters: Abnormally Large Thyroid Glands

A goiter is an abnormally large thyroid gland. A goiter develops either because the whole gland is swollen or the gland has multiple growths or nodules on it. While some people with a goiter have no symptoms, others may have symptoms of an overactive or underactive thyroid.

Causes of goiters include:

Iodine deficiency— A goiter may be caused by not getting enough iodine through the foods you eat.

Thyroiditis— This condition is an inflammation of the cells in the thyroid that may cause the thyroid to produce too much or too little thyroid hormone.

Graves’ disease—autoimmune disorder which causes hyperthyroidism. Grave’s disease causes the body to produce a protein called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin that mistakenly attacks the thyroid, causing it to overproduce thyroid hormones and swell in size.

Hashimoto’s disease— autoimmune disorder in which antibodies damage thyroid cells, leaving fewer cells to produce thyroid hormones. The pituitary gland, which controls your thyroid, stimulates the thyroid to produce more hormones, making the thyroid swell.

Thyroid nodules— Nodules are overgrowths of tissue that may overproduce thyroid hormone or may not cause any symptoms. Rarely, nodules may contain cancer cells.

Thyroid cancer— Cancerous cells may grow in nodules on the thyroid.

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Soy. Soy has been linked to Goiter development as it contains phytoestrogens which disrupts thyroid function often also causing elevated TSH levels.

Epsteine-Barr Virus

Jan 272017
 

Epsteine-Barr Virus

The classical symptoms of mononucleosis are fatigue, fever, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes; however, people may have all or only some of these symptoms.
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, such as:

  • Freshly prepared juices like, carrrot/apple/beet/lemon
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes and tomato juice
  • Citrus fruits like, camu camu
  • Red and green bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Sweet potatoes or yams

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The causes of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are not fully understood, but there are definite associations with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it is common for those with EBV to have Intestinal Parasites and Candida.
A comprehensive nutritional program will boost the immune system – a natural and effective way to treat Epstein-Barr and its related health problems.  There are two specific natural remedies we recommend for Epstein-Barr – Olive Leaf Extract and Collodial Silver, combined with Zell Oxygen,

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(interview transcript with Dr Aviva Romm about EBV)

Herbal cure by Dr Aviva:

Top 5 Herbs & Supplements for Epstein-Barr Virus

*All can be taken daily for up to 3 months. Please check with your healthcare practitioner
before adding new supplements to your life.

  • *Zinc Citrate: Immune supportive; in excess of 60 mg/day can be toxic.
    Take 30-60 mg with food daily to avoid nausea.
  • *St John’s Wort: Antiviral and relieves depression.
    Take 300-600 mg/day of products standardized to 0.3% hypericin and/or 3-5% hyperforin.
  • *Lemon Balm: Antiviral and relieves stress and anxiety.
    Take 300-1200 mg daily in tea or capsules, or 40-60 drops of tincture 1 to 3 times daily.
  • *Licorice: Antiviral, anti-inflammatory and an adaptogen.
    Take 150-300 mg daily.
  • *Echinacea: Anti-inflammatory and antiviral.
    Take 300-500 mg up to three times daily.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jan 272017
 

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue often starts suddenly, with flu-like symptoms. But unlike the flu, it can last a lifetime.

In addition to the  fatigue experienced, other serious symptoms often occur such as:

  • muscle pain
  • joint pain that moves from one spot to another
  • headaches
  • poor concentration
  • loss of memory
  • digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • chills
  • night sweats
  • enlarged lymph nodes

There may also be significant alterations in levels of

  • irritability,
  • mood swings,
  • panic attacks,
  • anxiety and
  • depression.

Symptoms

Jan 272017
 

There are two sets of symptoms related to thyroid problems:

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

 

Loss of pigment in skin (white patches – often where there has been damage – scratch / cut / inflammation), may also be an indicator of auto immune response.

Diet Plan for Hypothyroidism

Jan 272017
 

Video with explanation of hypothyroidism and tips on diet to help resolve the problem.

8 minutes.

 

Diet rich in;

  • Protein
  • Iodised salt
  • Sea salt
  • Most fish
  • Fish oil
  • Sea weed / kelp
  • Eggs
  • Certain cheeses
  • Green leafy vegetables

Eat foods that contain a lot of fatty acids;

  • Almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Whole grains
  • Lean Meat
  • Milk
  • Egg Whites

Eat foods with Selenium that contain anti-oxidants, anti-aging, anti-cancer enzymes;

  • Rice
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Walnuts
  • Onions
  • Oats
  • Garlic
  • Soybeans

Chicken, Beef and certain fish also contain Selenium so be careful not to overdose.

Eat Vitamins

  • A
  • B2
  • B3
  • B6
  • C

Eat foods that contain these vitamins including;

  • Bananas
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrots
  • Egg Yokes
  • Figs
  • Oranges
  • Spinach

Stay away from;

  • Sugar
  • Junk food & fast food – especially fried fast food
  • Vegetables that contain high amounts of iron – cauliflower, mustard
  • Alcohol

 

7 foods that help with Hypothyroidism

4 minutes

  1. Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil per day
  2. Ginger Tea   source of zinc, magnesium, potassium
  3. Fish – selenium, iodine, B12, Omega 3
  4. Apple Cider Vinegar – restore pH balance
  5. Nuts – for selenium – Brazil nuts, Macadamia, Hazelnuts
  6. Wild Oats – selenium, iron, zinc, manganese, fiber
  7. Black Walnut – iodine, magnesium.  Blood purifier- removes toxins from blood

The Elimination Diet
Dr. Izabella Wentz with Tom Malterre on the Elimination Diet

45 min

Cosmetics and Hygiene Products

Jan 272017
 

Deodorant – aluminium in deodorant is absorbed through skin- keep aluminium deodorant use to a minimum. Use Essential oil based deoderants

When aluminum is bound to excitotoxins glutamate and/or aspartate, it’s entry into your brain is significantly elevated. Once in the brain, aluminum increases iron-­‐induced free radical activity!

Make-up – know what you are putting on your skin

Anti- bacterial liquid hand soaps – chemicals shown to be toxic

 

There are other toxic chemicals besides aluminum in your antiperspirant and deodorants?

Antiperspirants and deodorants also contain parabens which can disrupt hormone balance,
triclosan which is a pesticide, propylene glycol that has been shown to damage he heart, liver and central nervous system and finally, phthalates which are linked to a higher risk of birth defects.
Go to your local health food store and get an all-­‐natural  deodorant.

Sleep Signals

Jan 262017
 

Thyroid disfunction can also influence sleep, resulting in related problems.

Some report needing excessive amounts of sleep – 12 hours or so, and feel constantly exhausted.

Others have great difficulty in getting to sleep, waking every few hours, which can also result in exhaustion as the body is not getting the 4- 5 hours it needs to repair tissues.

These may be directly related to thyroidism:

  • Trouble getting to sleep – over active thyroid
  • Needing excessive sleep – underactive thyroid

However many other issues (eg Chronic Fatigue, Depression, poor diet, stress) can also affect sleep so it is only an indicator if accompanied by several other symptoms.

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