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Thyroid Medication.! What is the Point of taking it.?

Well, you will find this hard to believe, but your thyroid medication could actually be causing you more harm than good.  Have you noticed these symptoms with your thyroid disorder?

  • Tiredness.
  • More sensitivity to cold.
  • Constipation.
  • Dry skin.
  • Weight gain.
  • Puffy face.
  • Hoarse voice.
  • Coarse hair and skin.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness.
  • Menstrual cycles that are heavier than usual or irregular.
  • Thinning hair.
  • Slowed or racing heart rate.
  • Depression.
  • Memory problems.
  • Anxiety

 
 
Now let's check out the symptoms of taking levothyroxine. 

 


Levothyroxine is a prescription drug. It comes as a tablet or capsule you take by mouth. It also comes as an injectable solution that’s only given by a healthcare provider.

Levothyroxine oral tablet is available as the brand-name drugs Levoxyl, Synthroid, and Unithroid.

 
Levothyroxine oral tablet can cause side effects.

More common side effects

The more common side effects of levothyroxine can include:

Serious side effects

Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 000 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:

  • Heart attack. Symptoms can include:
    • chest pain
    • shortness of breath
    • discomfort in your upper body
  • Heart failure. Symptoms can include:
    • shortness of breath
    • extreme tiredness
    • swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet
    • unexpected weight gain
  • Very fast heart rate
  • Irregular heart rhythm

This what you get when taking synthetic drugs.

My suggestion would be to try natural bovine supplements.

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Digestive Issues

Have you received a diagnosis of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? IBS is characterised by unexplained symptoms rather than being a specific disease, and it is considered a diagnosis made after ruling out other conditions. Symptoms such as bloating, gas, cramping, and irregular bowel function can be better understood by investigating the underlying causes that may be affecting your digestive well-being. Understanding the root cause of digestive dysfunction is crucial since scientific studies have demonstrated the significant impact of the digestive system on overall body health. Naturopathic doctors are equipped to provide effective solutions for determining the reasons behind your symptoms and restoring the health of your gut.

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Hormonal Concerns

Hormones exert a significant influence on our overall well-being. In addition to regulating reproductive health, they impact various aspects of our bodies such as metabolism, libido, immune system, digestion, cognitive function, and more. Detecting hormonal imbalances can vary from person to person, but generally, if your hormones need assistance, you may experience a sense of being unlike yourself. If you suspect you have a hormonal imbalance, Benjamin maybe able to provide assistance and guidance.

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Stress & Fatigue

Do you frequently experience anxiety? Are you finding it challenging to cope with stress? Do you feel persistent fatigue, even after obtaining sufficient sleep? Are you struggling with sleep disturbances? In our increasingly demanding lives, these symptoms are becoming more prevalent in today's world. Consequently, it is crucial to develop effective strategies for managing stress. If you believe that your high-stress lifestyle is adversely affecting your well-being, naturopathic medicine provides various solutions that can assist you in maintaining optimal performance
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Immune System Health

The primary function of the immune system is to safeguard your body against pathogens like viruses and bacteria that you come across regularly. Nonetheless, numerous individuals experience ailments caused by an imbalanced or compromised immune system. Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis) and atopic disorders (e.g., asthma, allergies, eczema) are instances of conditions that can arise due to immune system dysfunction. Naturopathic medicine offers avenues to enhance and restore the strength and equilibrium of your immune system, thereby alleviating the severity and intensity of your symptoms and, in certain cases, resolving the condition.
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Live Blood Analysis

Live Blood Analysis involves taking a single living drop of blood from the finger-tip which is then placed under a powerful microscope. The image is then displayed on a screen for both the practitioner and patient to view. Blood transports oxygen, nutrients and other life-giving agents throughout the body to maintain health. It is also the medium for detoxification, delivering cellular waste to the liver and kidneys for elimination from the body. Blood can, therefore, serve as a predictor of health and provide an indication of illness well before symptoms appear. This method of analysis is different from the usual laboratory tests that quantify the levels of certain components in a sample of blood. Live blood screening gives an indication as to the QUALITY of an individual’s blood.

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Iridology

Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may. Practitioners of iridology may use it to assess the tissue strength of the various organs and systems in the body. It is both the science and the art of analyzing body conditions through an examination of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. Many people consider iridology a diagnostic tool, but that is not how I employ it. Iridology does not diagnose disease. But it does help determine the condition of various tissues and organs, and more importantly, it assists with directing questions and dialogue with our clients.. Iridology is also widely used by herbalists and homeopathic doctors to assist them in discovering an individual’s predispositions to various health conditions.
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Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a form of therapy that uses muscle monitoring (biofeedback) to look at imbalances that may be causing disease in the body. Kinesiology aims to detect and correct imbalances that may relate to stress, nutrition or minor injuries. Kinesiology is not used to diagnose disorders.
Think of yourself as a computer. By tapping into the ‘hardware’ of your sub-conscious and conscious mind to see what is not functioning optimally and what it then needs to balance or correct itself. I then trigger your body or mind into deep and lasting changes and imprint or anchor new ways of feeling or being with Kinesiology Corrections.

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As we deal with global uncertain times, our way of life has shifted dramatically and stress levels are at an all-time high. The disruption of our routines and the uncertainty of what’s to come is undoubtedly stressful, and for some, spiked stress levels can disrupt the hair’s natural growth cycle, which may lead to excessive shedding and hair loss.

Hair loss can be caused by an imbalance in hormone levels. Cortisol is one of the hormones often identified with hair loss. Understanding how hormones and hair loss are connected and how to regulate the effects can help lead to healthier hair.

 

WHAT IS CORTISOL?

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, one of the glucocorticoids made in the cortex of the adrenal glands which is released into the blood and transported throughout the body. Most cells contains receptors for cortisol which can have many different actions depending on which sort of cells it acts upon. These effects include controlling the body’s blood sugar levels and thus regulating metabolism, acting as an anti-inflammatory, influencing memory formation, controlling salt and water balance, regulating blood pressure, and helping foetal development during pregnancy. All of these functions make cortisol a crucial hormone to protect overall health and wellbeing.

 

HOW HORMONES AND HAIR LOSS ARE CONNECTED THROUGH STRESS

 

Extended stress leads to longer periods of high cortisol levels. While the adrenal glands are busy making extra cortisol, they make less of the hormones which support healthy hair growth. Sustained high cortisol levels can also lead to other health problems, including a decrease in cell regeneration, impaired mental function, decreased metabolism, and a weakened immune system.

Cortisol is known to affect the function and cyclic regulation of the hair follicle. During periods of stress, cortisol dysregulation can disrupt cell signaling, and oxidative stress can disrupt the normal transitions of the hair growth cycle. In-vitro studies have demonstrated that proinflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF?), interleukin (IL)-1?, and IL-1?, cause the formation of vacuoles within hair matrix cells as well as abnormal keratinization of the inner root sheath and follicle bulb and inner root sheath. These cytokines have also been shown to disrupt follicular melanocytes and promote the formation of melanin granules within the dermal papilla. They can disturb the hair cycle, which may cause premature arrest of hair cycling. Specifically, these molecules can prevent the hair growth cycle from moving from the telogen phase to the anagen growth phase.

There are three types of hair loss which can all be associated with high stress levels:

  1. Telogen effluvium (TEL-o-jun uh-FLOO-vee-um), where a significant stress pushes large numbers of hair follicles into a resting phase. Within a few months, affected hairs might fall out suddenly when simply combing or washing hair
  2. Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), an irresistible urge to pull hair out from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of the body. Hair pulling can be a way of dealing with negative or uncomfortable feelings, such as stress, tension, loneliness, boredom, or frustration
  3. Alopecia areata (al-o-PEE-she-uh ar-e-A-tuh) is when the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss. This is thought to be caused by a variety of factors, possibly including severe stress

 

TESTING FOR STRESS-RELATED HAIR LOSS

Dried Urine Cortisol testing is a non-invasive collection method. It is used as a diagnostic tool to identify chronic stress disorders and may also be useful in understanding stress-related hair loss. This testing is part of the DUTCH Complete™ panel offerings.

The DUTCH Plus® uses four dried urine samples and five saliva samples. These samples are collected over the course of one day, from waking to bed time, and includes three Cortisol Metabolites and the diurnal pattern of Free Cortisol and Cortisone, including the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) with a saliva measurement.

lectin

Avoiding foods that you have a sensitivity to isn’t always easy, because some of the basic proteins of healthy plant foods, like lectin, can also cause health problems.

Knowing the symptoms of lectin sensitivity is important as well as knowing which foods have the most lectin. Your individual genetics may also mean that you have a different level of tolerance for lectin. You may have a sensitivity, for example, but your siblings may not.

The good news is that modern crops that contain lectin have been cultivated to contain less of the anti-nutrient lectin. Even if you have a lectin sensitivity, lectin-containing foods that are cooked may provide better nutrient absorption than raw grains and legumes. If you are not able to tolerate lectin, as a last resort, you can avoid lectin completely.

10 Signs You Have a Lectin Sensitivity

Previously we talked about gluten sensitivity in our article 10 Signs You Should Stop Eating Gluten Immediately. Lectin is very similar to gluten in that it is an anti-nutrient. Anti-nutrients are found naturally in plants and grains and when we consume them, they interfere with the absorption of other nutrients in our bodies.

Most people know someone with a sensitivity to gluten. Gluten can cause digestive intolerance symptoms in many people and lectins can do the same thing. The problem with lectins is that they don’t want to be digested.

Plants developed their anti-nutrient parts to protect their seeds from being digested by birds and animals. Lectin is important to the plant seed because it can protect the entire seed from being digested, and allow it to pass through the intestines as waste. One it exits, the seed may have survived to grow and become a new plant.

Lectin is believed to worsen autoimmune disease in people who have a lectin sensitivity. Lectin is so resistant to being digested that it can cross over into the circulation system where it can cause damage to cells.

The immune system responds to lectin by producing antibodies. A blood test for lectin antibodies may be the best way to find out if you have a lectin sensitivity. Talk to your health care professional if you are having any of the following symptoms.

1. Leaky gut

Dr. Mercola says ‘All grains contain glutinous proteins known as prolamines that can be very “binding,” as they are pasty substances our bodies were just not designed to breakdown correctly.’

‘Substances in grains, including gliadin and lectins, may increase intestinal permeability or leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut can cause digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, and abdominal cramps.’

2. Fatigue

Lectin is associated with chronic fatigue syndrome in some people. The good news is that a dietary change could help resolve your tiredness problem and help you find your lost energy.

3. Mental health problems

A study of indigenous cultures with no access to wheat, which contains the anti-nutrient lectin, as compared to cultures that use wheat frequently found that ‘grain glutens are harmful to schizophrenics.” The study authors don’t imply that grains cause the mental illness schizophrenia but that lectin and gluten could trigger an autoimmune response in the body that is like a chemically induced mental illness.

Wheat products can also reduce the amount of the mood hormone serotonin, which can lead to depressed mood and symptoms of depression. This doesn’t mean that removing lectin from the diet could help cure mental illness but it might improve overall mood balance.

4. Skin rashes

Lectin sensitivity might show up externally in dry, itchy, flaky skin. Redness and itchiness are often the first signs of a problem.

5. Joint pain

Inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis is aggravated by lectin. Painful, swollen joints can be a serious health impact due to your decreased desire to exercise as a result of pain.

6. Allergies

Lectin sensitivity can show up as an allergic response. You may notice watery eyes, sniffling or sinus congestion, tightness in the throat, and itchy skin, mouth or tongue.

7. Nausea

Similar to the effect that a gluten sensitivity has on your body, a lectin sensitivity is not good for your appetite. Your body knows what is good for it and what is not and you may notice feeling nauseous when you are about to eat a food that contains lectin if your body has had a bad reaction to it before. Read our article, Love Your Gut – 3 Ways to Improve Digestive Health for more information.

8. Muscle weakness

Due to a lack of vitamin B12 being absorbed by the intestines, muscle weakness is likely. Not having good muscle strength can also lead to problems with balance and gait.

9. Numbness

The sensation of extremities falling asleep could be due to a lack of nutrients like B12 that are passed through the digestive system rather than being absorbed.

10. Susceptibility to illness

Getting sick more often could be due to having lecting sensitivity. If your immune system is already busy fighting off lectin, it has less resources to devote to fighting off bacteria as they enter your body.

Talk to your healthcare professional if you suspect a lectin sensitivity problem. You can also begin restricting your diet to eliminate individual grains, nuts, beans, tomatoes, melon, squash, dairy, eggs and all forms of potatoes if you would like to take control of your own health now.

BENJAMIN MCAVOY

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Benjamin McAvoy Integrative Naturopath possess expertise in offering a range of treatment options for:

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Digestive Issues

Have you received a diagnosis of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? IBS is characterised by unexplained symptoms rather than being a specific disease, and it is considered a diagnosis made after ruling out other conditions. Symptoms such as bloating, gas, cramping, and irregular bowel function can be better understood by investigating the underlying causes that may be affecting your digestive well-being. Understanding the root cause of digestive dysfunction is crucial since scientific studies have demonstrated the significant impact of the digestive system on overall body health. Naturopathic doctors are equipped to provide effective solutions for determining the reasons behind your symptoms and restoring the health of your gut.

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Hormonal Concerns

Hormones exert a significant influence on our overall well-being. In addition to regulating reproductive health, they impact various aspects of our bodies such as metabolism, libido, immune system, digestion, cognitive function, and more. Detecting hormonal imbalances can vary from person to person, but generally, if your hormones need assistance, you may experience a sense of being unlike yourself. If you suspect you have a hormonal imbalance, Benjamin maybe able to provide assistance and guidance.

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Stress & Fatigue

Do you frequently experience anxiety? Are you finding it challenging to cope with stress? Do you feel persistent fatigue, even after obtaining sufficient sleep? Are you struggling with sleep disturbances? In our increasingly demanding lives, these symptoms are becoming more prevalent in today's world. Consequently, it is crucial to develop effective strategies for managing stress. If you believe that your high-stress lifestyle is adversely affecting your well-being, naturopathic medicine provides various solutions that can assist you in maintaining optimal performance
Book an Appointment for Stress & Fatigue

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Immune System Health

The primary function of the immune system is to safeguard your body against pathogens like viruses and bacteria that you come across regularly. Nonetheless, numerous individuals experience ailments caused by an imbalanced or compromised immune system. Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis) and atopic disorders (e.g., asthma, allergies, eczema) are instances of conditions that can arise due to immune system dysfunction. Naturopathic medicine offers avenues to enhance and restore the strength and equilibrium of your immune system, thereby alleviating the severity and intensity of your symptoms and, in certain cases, resolving the condition.
Book an Appointment for Immune System Health

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Have you tried to heal chronic physical or emotional/mental imbalance and you are seeking a new approach?
Do want to feel more integrated and whole once again? Or you are looking for someone with a gentle approach in assisting you to understand your personal health?

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Live Blood Analysis

Live Blood Analysis involves taking a single living drop of blood from the finger-tip which is then placed under a powerful microscope. The image is then displayed on a screen for both the practitioner and patient to view. Blood transports oxygen, nutrients and other life-giving agents throughout the body to maintain health. It is also the medium for detoxification, delivering cellular waste to the liver and kidneys for elimination from the body. Blood can, therefore, serve as a predictor of health and provide an indication of illness well before symptoms appear. This method of analysis is different from the usual laboratory tests that quantify the levels of certain components in a sample of blood. Live blood screening gives an indication as to the QUALITY of an individual’s blood.

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Iridology

Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may. Practitioners of iridology may use it to assess the tissue strength of the various organs and systems in the body. It is both the science and the art of analyzing body conditions through an examination of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. Many people consider iridology a diagnostic tool, but that is not how I employ it. Iridology does not diagnose disease. But it does help determine the condition of various tissues and organs, and more importantly, it assists with directing questions and dialogue with our clients.. Iridology is also widely used by herbalists and homeopathic doctors to assist them in discovering an individual’s predispositions to various health conditions.
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Energy Flow Healing

Energy Flow Healing technique that is believed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being, It is based on the concept of life force energy that flows through pathways in the body, and when this energy is low, it can lead to illness and stress. Energy Flow uses hands to channel energy into the patient's body, which helps to restore balance and promote healing.

There are several benefits of Energy Flow healing. One of the most significant benefits is its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation. An Energy Flow treatment increases the supply of life force energy in the body, which helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation. This can lead to a reduction in anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Energy Flow has also been shown to help with pain relief, improve sleep quality, and boost the immune system.

Energy Flow healing has also been found to be effective in treating various medical conditions. For example, it has been shown to help with chronic pain, migraines, and arthritis. Additionally, Energy Flow Healing has been found to be effective in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

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Please understand that, not all Barter offers will be accepted
please do not be disheartened.
All Bartering must be completed prior to the consultation (barter) or on the day, unless other agreements have been made. This will make it fair for all.
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