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Time for a Reassessment of the Treatment of Hypothyroidism

By Paul on Fri, 19/04/2019 - 09:13

This is another great new  article that points the way to a better way of thyroid treatment, which is more focused on relieving patient symptoms.

It points out the many flaws in relying on TSH and other lab tests alone as a means of assessing whether thyroid patients are adequately treated. It concludes with reference to the increasing rate of patient complaints over the non-relief of symptoms under the current flawed paradigm of lab test focused treatment.

Some History of Thyroid Drugs and Thyroid Treatment

By Paul on Sat, 13/04/2019 - 17:41

I cut this information from part of a previous blog as I thought it would be useful when referring to the history of thyroid treatment. 

The history of thyroid treatment is interesting as it makes it so clear why we are in the mess that we currently are in with lab test driven treatment, and no T3 being prescribed when it is required

Some History Prior to the 1970s

Synthetic T4 (Synthroid, Levothyroxine) was first introduced in the 1950s. Current thyroid lab tests (TSH, and the other thyroid labs) were invented in the 1970s.

Chasing 'Ideal' Lab Test Results is the Road to Nowhere

By Paul on Mon, 01/04/2019 - 17:35

Chasing 'Ideal' Thyroid Lab Test Results is the Road to Nowhere

During the 1970s the shift to a lab-test-centric model with T4 medication was the start of conveyor-belt thyroid treatment. It was much easier and faster for the doctors treating thyroid patients. However, it leaves many patients under-medicated or improperly treated.

Paul Robinson on Jimmy Moore's Top Rated Podcast Show

By Paul on Wed, 27/03/2019 - 15:07

Jimmy Moore is recognised as controversial, edgy, straightforward and opinionated — that’s what you get from Jimmy Moore and his top-rated podcast about losing weight and getting healthy on the low-carb and Paleo lifestyle. His weekly podcast offers interviews with the movers and shakers in the world of Low-Carbohydrate science, medicine and living.

High & Low Cortisol Effects on Thyroid Hormone, and Dispelling an Internet Myth

By Paul on Mon, 25/03/2019 - 18:14

Higher cortisol levels reduce TSH (through the effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary system), and this reduces T4 to T3 conversion. Lower cortisol levels increase TSH. resulting in an increase in T4 to T3 conversion. Studies have found that in severe cortisol deficiency, the TSH and FT3 are often high. Cortisol (HC) supplementation in these people, normalises the TSH and FT3.

Some Thoughts on the Subject of Vitamin B12

By Paul on Tue, 19/03/2019 - 18:40

Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin, is a critical and very complex essential vitamin within the human body. It has to be absorbed from food, as we cannot manufacture it ourselves.

DIO1 and DIO2 Gene Defects and Testing Them

By Paul on Sat, 16/03/2019 - 12:43

The D1 and D2 deiodinase enzymes are produced in our cells to enable the conversion of FT4 to FT3 to occur within our cells. Both enzymes are seleno-proteins, i.e. they have selenium as part of their structure. Hence, if someone has low levels of selenium this can hamper conversion. Many thyroid patients take 100 or 200 mcg of selenium supplement per day to ensure they have sufficient.

Why Thyroid Patients Struggle to Get Well

By Paul on Fri, 15/03/2019 - 14:15

Well, there are many reasons that some thyroid patients cannot get well.

More accurately, some thyroid patients are not being allowed to get well.

New Facebook Group 'The Thyroid Patient's Manual'

By Paul on Mon, 11/03/2019 - 17:15

There is a new Facebook group. It is called 'The Thyroid Patient's Manual'.

The idea behind the group is to provide a safe environment for members to ask Paul Robinson questions that relate to the new book 'The Thyroid Patient's Manual', as well as questions relating to his other two books, 'Recovering with T3' and 'The CT3M Handbook'.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) and the T3 Connection

By Paul on Fri, 08/03/2019 - 10:58

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS or ME) has always been a label that must have underlying causes. I have believed for years that one cause is low T3-effect within the cells. I myself was diagnosed with CFS, but I got well using T3-Only therapy. I wrote about this in my first book, 'Recovering with T3', and early on in the life of this blog.

This interesting article is entitled 'Pure T3 Thyroid and Stories of Recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia: An Overview.', I think you'll find it interesting:

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