The Most Common Signs Of Hypothyroidism

The Most Common Signs Of Hypothyroidism

Do you find yourself having less energy than normal?

Maybe you’ve been putting on some extra weight recently without any explanation as to why… These are common symptoms of an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks thyroid cells and causes inflammation and destroys the thyroid tissue. This type of autoimmune disease affects approximately 15% of the world’s population and tends to run in families. 

What is it?

A more common term for this particular autoimmune thyroid disease is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis or HT. The term “Hashimoto’s” comes from the doctor it was named after, Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, who was a Japanese doctor and medical scientist during the early 1900’s known for publishing the first description of the disease. 

It was only after English and American researchers evaluated his published paper that the disease Dr. Hashimoto described was recognized as an independent illness, thus being named Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

As the disease progresses, some may experience some of the more advanced symptoms like:

The good news is there are certain diets that can help lower thyroid antibodies. In fact, a recent study was conducted on a group of 34 women with autoimmune thyroiditis to further understand the effects that a gluten-free diet has on thyroid antibodies, which revealed that the gluten-free diet may bring clinical benefits to women with autoimmune thyroid disease. 

Also, there have been studies demonstrating that the combination of the trace mineral selenium (selenomethionine (83 mcg) + nutrient myo-inositol (600 mg) has been shown to reduce thyroid autoantibodies (thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin) and improve thyroid hormone levels for patients with HT.

At Emerald Labs, our doctor-formulated Thyroid Health contains clinically proven ingredients such as New Zealand Bovine Glandular powder, Sensoril® Ashwagandha Extract, Seleno Excell®  Selenium and Rosemary extract which have been shown to help support the body’s thyroid activity and helps support levels of triiodothyronine (T3) – the body’s most active thyroid hormone.*1,2

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Formulated by Dr. Mark Stengler NMD.

Known as America’s Natural Doctor to his patients, readers and audiences across North America, Mark Stengler is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor. His passion is to combine the best of conventional and natural medicine to achieve optimized health for his patients.  Dr. Stengler has personally formulated each of the Emerald Labs Additive-Free products according to the high standards of his health practice.   Read more about Dr. Stengler…

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR ADVICE REGARDING ANY MEDICAL CONDITION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

† References:

Aktaş H. Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Their Correlation with Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies. Medical Principles and Practice. 2020;29(4):364-370. doi:10.1159/000505094

Hiromatsu Y, Satoh H, Amino N. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: History and Future Outlook. Hormones. 2013;12(1):12-18. doi:10.1007/bf03401282

Krysiak R, Szkróbka W, Okopień B. The Effect of Gluten-Free Diet on Thyroid Autoimmunity in Drug-Naïve Women with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Pilot Study. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes. 2019;127(07):417-422. doi:10.1055/a-0653-7108

Lee S, Griffing G. Hashimoto Thyroiditis: Practice Essentials, Background, Etiology. Emedicine.medscape.com. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/120937-overview. Published 2020.

Nordio M, Basciani S. Myo-inositol plus selenium supplementation restores euthyroid state in Hashimoto’s patients with subclinical hypothyroidism. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci . 2017;21(2):51-59. https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/051-059-Myo-inositol-and-selenium-restore-euthyroid-state.pdf. Accessed April 3, 2021.

Pace C, Tumino D, Russo M et al. Role of selenium and myo-inositol supplementation on autoimmune thyroiditis progression. Endocr J. 2020;67(11):1093-1098. doi:10.1507/endocrj.ej20-0062

 

4 Simple Ways To Support A Healthy Immune Response

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It’s that time of year again! Fall leaves, pumpkin spice, and gathering with friends around the warm glow of a crackling fire…

If you crave this time of year as much as I do, then you might already be stocking up on the must-have seasonal essentials…

But there’s one more must-have for this time of year that many people often overlook — and it’s one you can’t go without……

It’s a top-notch immune response of course!

See, most of us are born with an immune response capable of warding off many unwanted invaders. This system is designed to protect the body from germs in order to keep itself healthy.

However, due to our sedentary lifestyles and poor eating habits, and the pandemic, many are in need of an immune reboot.

It’s even more necessary with the cold weather that has already begun to creep its way across the country.

Not to worry though. We’ve got some tips that may help improve the body’s immune response, setting you up for a more enjoyable and relaxing experience during the cold months.

1. Quercetin

Derived from natural sources like citrus, sage, thyme, apples, and blueberries; quercetin is a naturally occurring flavonoid that provides free radical support.

It also helps balance the fiery storms of unbalanced inflammatory factors. We can easily re-ignite many of our natural immune responses to support a more revitalized and overall sense of well-being.

Our highly effective unique formulation uses Sophora Japonica leaf extract, which helps increase absorption up to 20X. (1)

2. Increase Vitamin D Intake

During the colder months, people tend to stay indoors more often which reduces the amount of time they are exposed to sunlight.

This drop in Vitamin D, which is crucial to immune defense activation, has been linked to a weakened immune response. The great thing about Vitamin D is that it provides many benefits to the body, including:

3. Trametes Versicolor (aka Turkey Tail Mushroom)

While this nutrient is quite a mouthful to pronounce but this fungus has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote health and wellness. Known for its striking colors (hence the name “turkey tail”) it’s been used for centuries to help treat various conditions.

They contain something called Polysaccaropeptides (PSP) which poses powerful immunity enhancing properties by helping to activate and inhibite specific cells associated with stronger immune responses.

Our Deep Immune contains 1000mg of this impressive super-nutrient, in addition to 3 other powerful promoters of immune health. 

4. Zinc

Zinc is one of the most common trace elements found in the body and supports over 300 enzymes that aid in metabolism, digestion, nerve function, and many other processes, including healthy immune support.

It does this by stimulating certain immune cells and reducing oxidative stress. Common signs of low Zinc levels are hair loss, growth delay, a weakened immune response, and loss of appetite. (3) 

Recently, we shared similar information with our readers which revealed various ways they can protect themselves by using some of our recommended immune supporters. Let me just say, our inventory wasn’t on the shelves long at all…

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Formulated by Dr. Mark Stengler NMD.

Known as America’s Natural Doctor to his patients, readers and audiences across North America, Mark Stengler is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor. His passion is to combine the best of conventional and natural medicine to achieve optimized health for his patients.  Dr. Stengler has personally formulated each of the Emerald Labs Additive-Free products according to the high standards of his health practice.   Read more about Dr. Stengler…

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR ADVICE REGARDING ANY MEDICAL CONDITION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

† References:

1. https://www.indena.com/us/product/quercefit/
2. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=885193.
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/zinc-deficiency

 

How To Balance Blood Glucose Levels

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You need to get just the right balance in your diet. Depending on factors like genetics, age, and health you may respond differently to things like foods, supplements, exercise routines, and prescription drugs.*

Nutrition is an important part of your life. It’s crucial to find the right balance for you so that you can achieve and maintain optimal health. Something as seemingly healthy “good-for-you” foods can react differently due to genetic factors.*

One person might have a piece of pizza with only a mild increase in blood glucose while others experience major spikes. Certain foods such as candy and soda pop are obvious food choices which can put more stress on your body’s insulin levels; however, sometimes seemingly healthier options like fruit juice or white bread may also cause great variation in how fast nutrients enter into our system – causing highs (glucose) or lows (insulin).*

One way to get the most out of life is by taking care of your health. Unfortunately, some doctors are not as attuned to these differences between all their patients and end up practicing a “one-size fits all approach”.*

Scientists have zeroed in on how your genetic makeup, lifestyle choices, and gut bacteria might influence the response you have to carbs. And it turns out that everyone is different!*

A team at Weizmann Institute studied various factors like insulin sensitivity which are related to glucose metabolism; along with ones such as BMI (Body Mass Index) and waist circumference. They found some interesting results about who responds differently when consuming carbohydrates.†*

For the study, 800 subjects aged 18 to 70 years old were fed one of four types of standardized breakfast meals over the course of a week. Each planned meal contained 50 grams of carbohydrates, while the subjects ate their usual meals and went about their usual daily activities the rest of the time.†*

In the end, after a total of 46,898 meals, it became very clear that not everybody responds the same way to the same food… and that a food’s glycemic index can’t predict with certainty how it will affect a person’s blood sugar levels.†*

This study revealed that some people were prone to react more intensely to specific types of carbohydrates (“carbohydrate sensitive”), and others didn’t really react at all to the same exact type of carb (“carbohydrate insensitive”). Amazingly, all of the participants were individually consistent in their responses, despite the types of food they ate.†*

For example, some people consistently had a modest 15 mg/dl increase in blood sugar after eating bread, while others consistently had a 79 mg/dl jump.†* 

Gut Microbiome and Balanced Blood Sugar

You might think that you know what kinds of bacteria live in your gut, but the truth is we all have a diverse range.*

The Israeli researchers wanted to understand how their subjects’ blood sugar levels varied so much from one another – after all, it takes more than just glucose for someone’s body to work well! With that said, they looked at each subject’s microbiome (or “good” and “bad”) which revealed some interesting insights into human health trends.†*

It turns out these microscopic companions can affect our behaviors both good-aligned as well as bad.†*

Achieving A Balanced You

Sometimes it can be difficult to find a balance in our diets, and being sensitive to certain foods that cause issues such as elevated blood sugar levels can be frustrating.  Blood Sugar Health contains ingredients such as water-soluble Cinnulin® Cinnamon Bark extract to help support glucose heath and carbohydrate management which also may help to minimize “sweet cravings”.

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Formulated by Dr. Mark Stengler NMD.

Known as America’s Natural Doctor to his patients, readers and audiences across North America, Mark Stengler is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor. His passion is to combine the best of conventional and natural medicine to achieve optimized health for his patients.  Dr. Stengler has personally formulated each of the Emerald Labs Additive-Free products according to the high standards of his health practice.   Read more about Dr. Stengler…

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR ADVICE REGARDING ANY MEDICAL CONDITION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELF-DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.

† References:

Zeevi D, Korem T, Zmora N et al. Personalized Nutrition by Prediction of Glycemic Responses. Cell. 2015;163(5):1079-1094. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2015.11.001