Today endocrinologists are discussing the best methods of treatment in hypo-and hyperthyroidism, according to the specific needs of hormone replacement. Most physicians base their indications on the use of levo-thyroxine is actually the thyroid hormone T4 which gradually will release T4 and T3 both substances. the oldest form of administration of triiodothyronine stronger, but shorter-acting (T3) is slowly being replaced by more biological T4.

A new branch of modern medicine, alternative medicine does not believe in the beneficial effects of hormone use is only T4. Human thyroid gland is known to secrete three different types of hormones, T3, T4 and DIT called diiodothyrosine. it has been demonstrated clinically that patients who suffer from hypothyroidism, with symptoms that show a low improvement after the treatment with T4, have shown a significant change in thyroid extracts well when added to medication.

In a recent study in rats thyroidectomised have approved the final date ideas in alternative medicine specialists. Rats treated with T4 alone showed normal levels of T4 in the tissues and plasma, but lower levels of T3 in the tissue itself, while the amount of TSH thyroid stimulating hormone remained elevated. after these findings the scientists decided to administer 0.9 mcg of T4 and T3 0.15 mcg per day and per 100 g of body weight. the findings were beneficial as both T3 and T4 levels returned to normal and the TSH level.

This study has not investigated the role of DIT hormone in thyroid function and the need for administration on thyroid dysfunction is still unknown. DIT role has however been found in the treatment of fibrocystic breast disease and the treatment of thyreotoxicosis.

The study presented has been able to feel their goals to show that nature can be mimicked by administration of hormones such as assembly secreted by the gland under normal circumstances. the body’s own glandular function can be replaced artificially supplementing the main idea is actually that we imitate nature, but can not improve it and make it more perfect than it already is.

The most interesting studies are finding the best method of administration of replacement hormones. T3 is usually more rapid oral absorption and a combination of T3 and T4, as temporary Euthroid has raised the level of T3 leads to stress to the nervous system. First conclusion is that exact same thyroid hormones given orally can not produce the same effect as secreted by the thyroid gland and released into the bloodstream.

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One of the prevailing disorders that greatly affects the mental and psychological condition of children and even adults is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, otherwise known as ADHD. The prevalence of ADHD is basically characterized in two main categories. Poor attention span is one of the characteristics which tend to cause the affected person to not pay attention to details, make unnecessary mistakes and fail to follow clear instructions. Poor listening ability, the inability to finish tasks, forgetfulness, unfocused and disorganized behavior are also hallmark symptoms. Hyperactivity or impulsivity is another symptom of a person with ADHD. this type of symptom causes a sufferer to be nervous, uncontrolled, have impulsive behavior, be irrational, talk excessively and be physically restless. can this kind of ADHD disease be reduced, if not totally eliminated, by way of ADD alternative medicine?

Many doctors as a first-line treatment immediately provide stimulant drugs as a key to reducing the symptoms of ADHD. as an alternative, have you ever considered using a natural remedy for ADHD? certain natural ADHD remedies can be as effective, and that do not have side effects.

Treating ADHD naturally is an alternative way to effectively reducing the symptoms of ADHD. according to studies, one of the factors in the occurrence of ADHD is a protein deficiency in the body. Proper intake of protein may help a person in reducing the symptoms of ADHD. as researched by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, protein helps the brain concentrate and stay focused.

Nutritionists also suggest that it is better to add omega-3 essential fatty acids to the diet. Additionally, deficiency in vital minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids produces imbalance and therefore affects body’s ability to perform well.  Another study shows that no less than 30 percent of children and toddlers affected with ADHD benefit from the use of proper diet to determine food sensitivities. You can manage ADHD symptoms by introducing foods that are high in protein and essential fatty acids while also eliminating foods that can cause food sensitivities.

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Like practically everyone else these days, I have a simple and seemingly never-ending cold. The antibiotics, of course, didn’t work since they fight only bacterial infections, not viruses. but my certain belief that the drugs wouldn’t work probably negated whatever placebo effect they would have conferred. Now I’ve lost my belief in the herb and decided to trash the dropper bottle of echinacea extract sitting in my medicine cabinet. Probably just as well, since it expired in 2004.

The University of Wisconsin study compared echinacea pills with placebos randomly given to more than 700 volunteers on the first day they reported cold symptoms and for another four days. The average length of the colds, about 7 days, didn’t differ between the groups, nor among those in the study who weren’t given any pills.

“This is a good study,” says Adriane Fugh-Berman, a physician and associate professor in the complementary and alternative medicine master’s degree program at Georgetown University School of Medicine, who was not involved in the study. “It doesn’t look like echinacea has any sort of significant effect on shortening colds.”

Fugh-Berman tells me she chews on vitamin C supplements every two hours when she has a cold because they have a mild antihistamine effect that dries up her nasal passages without making her feel drowsy. makes her feel better, but vitamin C hasn’t been shown to actually prevent or shorten colds when tested in rigorous studies.

Surely, though, there’s something we can do to make our colds go away faster or, better yet, prevent them altogether?

“The short answer is no,” says Jeffrey Linder, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School who treats a lot of colds and flu this time of year. certain prescription medicines can help relieve severe symptoms, though there’s little evidence, Linder says, that over-the-counter cough medicine does any good. he sometimes prescribes albuterol, an asthma medicine, to open clogged airways that come with lung congestion. and he’ll prescribe a cough syrup with codeine to help quiet coughs at night. Nasal decongestants can also be helpful, but Linder doesn’t recommend using them beyond three days to avoid becoming dependent on them.

Still, he’s not ready to back-away from commonsense lifestyle measures when it comes to preventing colds.

1. Sleep, at least 8 hours. or however long your body needs. “Listen to you body,” Linder says. try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day and allow your body to wake up on its own. Research suggests that those who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be infected with colds when exposed to viruses.
2. Exercise. Exercise has an immune-boosting effect, but don’t overdo it to the point of exhaustion. that could overstress your body and actually suppress your immune system.
3. Eat right. “Do what your mother told you,” he says. “Eat a balanced diet, a lot of fruits and vegetables, not too much saturated fat.” this should, in theory, keep your immune system in full-functioning mode, better able to fend off viral invasions.
4. Wash hands frequently. this should help keep you from transferring cold viruses that you pick up from surfaces to your eyes, nose, and mouth, where they’ll enter your body.

So is there sound science to suggest that doing all these things will ensure you’ll never get a cold? not exactly, admits Linder. we may just have to accept the fact that we’ll average about two to four colds a year that will translate into about a month of aggravation.

I woke up one morning, feeling like death warmed up. It was a struggle to get out of bed. but I had animals to feed, so made a valiant effort. Every few minutes I had to sit down, to gather my strength.

Then I had to phone my patients, another enormous task, to cancel my appointments.

Then I thankfully slumped back to bed.

But then I became thirsty.

And I couldn’t go back to sleep.

Eventually I got up and sat in the living room, feeling sorry for myself, possibly dosing.

I couldn’t think. It didn’t help being a practising homeopath at that time. there was no energy to work out what I needed.

Normally I love tea – actually I’m a bit of a tea-a-holic. and I love it hot and glug it down. All morning I had been sipping at water, which wasn’t entirely due to the fact that I had little energy. I just didn’t feel like tea.

One of the things I most love about complimentary alternative medicine is that it generally individualises you. Everyone is an individual. one size doesn’t fit all. My particular favourite is homeopathy, as this medical modality is all about your unique symptoms.

One symptom, like my total exhaustion, wasn’t enough to prescribe a homoeopathic remedy on, as there are many which have this symptom.

You need to have a few good symptoms of a particular remedy, to work out if it will help you. three good symptoms is normally enough for acute prescribing.

I knew my condition was acute as I had felt the effects of a cold or flu coming on over a few days. Stupidly, I hadn’t taken any action.

So I had two good symptoms – total exhaustion and flu.

The third symptom came to me when I realised I wanted to sip water rather than glug tea.

The homeopathic remedy Arsenicum album is an enormous remedy, with a huge scope for healing many ailments with many different symptoms. three of the main ones are exhaustion, desire to sip drinks and flu.

Once I started on the remedy, I fell asleep (always a good sign) and then gradually picked up in energy. by late in the afternoon I was up and active. by the following day I was completely recovered.

When you look outside the complementary alternative medicine area, can you see any modality which will heal such a condition so fast and so completely? without side effects?

Do let me know if you know of one.

Because I’ll eat my hat. Actually I don’t have a hat. I’d have to buy one to eat it…

I don’t know very much about other areas of complementary alternative medicine other than homeopathy, as this is such a huge subject it will take me the rest of my life to really understand it. there is so much to learn.

But it can also be so simple.

A novice home prescriber, armed with a general homeopathic kit, would have had access not only to the remedy, but also to the information to work out which remedy was best suited to my condition.

In recent years, there have been global health scares for bird flu, SARS and now swine flu. but every year, globally, millions are affected by flu anyway. as far as homeopathy, my all time preferred favourite complementary alternative medicine goes, the strain of the virus makes not one jot of difference to the effect the remedy will have on you.

It’s only your unique symptoms which matter. and they are common in any type of flu.

Arming yourself with a quality homoeoapthic home prescribing kit, with clear instructions, and you’re taking control of your life.

But remain open to the other modalities of complementary alternative medicine, too. they all work with your body, so can assist you.

Chiropractic treatment is usually associated with back pain, joint injuries, pain and vice versa. but did you know Chiropractic is an alternative treatment for chronic ear infection and insomnia? but before addressing the lesser known features of the chiropractors, it is important to understand at least what it is.

Spinal manipulation has been practiced since time immemorial. Chinese records of about 2700 BC offer one of the earliest written references to spinal manipulation. Papyrus records maintained by the Greeks and dates back at least 1500 BC, note instructions for manipulating the legs to treat conditions of pain in the lower back. The records also indicate that Japanese ancient Indians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Syrians, Tibetans, Indians and soft tissue manipulation practices. it is also often linked to the concept of homeopathy. There are other medical treatments that revolves around the philosophy of using minimal treatment for a number of ailments. Homeopathy focuses on healing the underlying cause of the disease, not only eliminate the symptoms caused by the disease.

Chiropractic is recognized as a complementary alternative medicine (CAM) for physical conditions. Chiropractic care is to diagnose and correct imbalances by adjusting cable spine through manipulation in the application of different degrees of pressure. this form of treatment has gained increasing acceptance, even among doctors because of consistent results.

The best known conditions associated with chiropractic care includes auto accident injuries (whiplash, for example), back injuries, low back pain in arthritis, herniated discs and sciatica. these conditions are generally related to the spine and it is only appropriate for Chiropractors help address. Even pregnant women visiting prenatal chiropractic care to relieve symptoms of pregnancy such as back pain and pain head. this alternative treatment is also thought to continue to prepare for the real birth mother of equilibrium of the pelvis to allow the uterus to expand easily as the baby grows inside.

Chiropractic care is also used for post-operative surgery for the spine and other medical procedures related to orthopedics. in addition to spinal manipulation, chiropractors also qualified for the handling of tissues soft, such as muscle stimulation, massage and deep tissue ultrasound, physical examinations, X rays, advice on lifestyle changes and advice nutrition and exercise to develop flexibility, strength and general welfare.

as mentioned above, chiropractic care also has been used to treat chronic ear infections. Pain caused by infection is the main reason for going to the chiropractor. ear infection or Otitis media accounts for over 35% of all pediatric visits in the United States. Antibiotics, the usual treatment, are not always effective and can even lead the recurrence of ear infections. what does a chiropractor who manipulated the cervical (near the neck), who later lined up better. The alignment of this part of the vertebrae was observed that provide a better functioning of the Eustachian tube in the ear. one problem with this part of the inner ear often results in an accumulation of fluid and ear infections before. Research continues on the ability of chiropractic for treating chronic ear infections has shown promising results, according to the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics.

Insomnia is another condition that can be managed with other treatments. although studies on the relationship between insomnia and chiropractic has a long way to go Analysis of the relaxing effects of spinal manipulation is not without very important for the treatment of poor sleep quality. Homeopathy is also an option often recommended for insomnia.

in case of problems, such as herniated discs, sciatica pain, back injury, auto accident injuries, infections ear, chronic headaches, insomnia, try chiropractic way. Find chiropractors certified in their areas of Hollywood, Aventura, North Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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(left to right:) Corey Mackey, Marissa Harkey, Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, Mary Anchondo, Lauri Amidon take part in a qigong class at Bastyr University.

Though right in our backyard, Bastyr University often goes unnoticed by many local residents, who will freely admit they’re just not quite sure what goes on at this school. To those with an interest in natural medicine, however, the university is a treasured gem. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field of natural health arts and sciences, the institution prides itself on combining a multidisciplinary curriculum with leading-edge research and clinical training. it offers a range of undergrad and graduate programs including naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, midwifery, nutrition, exercise science, healthy psychology and herbal sciences.

The school’s research program focuses on evaluating natural medicine practices and it has played a key role in the growth of complementary and alternative medicine research in the U.S. since 1986. To date, over eighty studies and clinical trials have been done or are underway in a range of areas involving botanical and homeopathic medicine. This past year, the university completed the nation’s first randomized, controlled clinical trial research study of qigong as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun Qigong, a subtle, energy-based system that involves breathing exercises, relaxation, slow movement and meditation, has been practiced in China for almost 5,000 years with the goal of improving health and physical strength, while increasing longevity. it was introduced to the U.S. as energy medicine more than two decades ago and is gaining popularity in the West as its potential for improving health becomes more widely recognized and accepted.

“Qi is the energy within the body,” explains Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, assistant research scientist at Bastyr, and the diabetes study’s principal investigator.

“It’s the life force or internal power that exists in us. and it is a bridge or interface between the mind and the consciousness of the body. Each person has qi, but the practice of qigong helps to bring this natural energy out. once it’s activated, we can use it to work on the internal communications and help heal the body.” He adds, “These internal communications deal with such things as our thoughts and memories, the conscious and the subconscious. This is like the software of a computer.”

Dr. Sun was first exposed to qigong when he was a child. He had asthma and a type of eating disorder, which was making him sick.

The family was poor and Western medicine was not available at the time.

Dr. Sun’s uncle, secretly known in some circles as a healer, was brought in to treat him.

“He tied me upside down to a tree and then proceeded to do various motions around my body without touching me,” explains Dr. Sun. “This went on every week for several months and slowly, I began to get better. I stopped coughing and I began to eat more. and eventually, all the symptoms went away.” He adds, “My uncle taught me some of the traditional healing techniques he used because he wanted me to know how to heal myself. and later in college, I studied and did research into the practice, realizing that what my uncle had taught me was one style of qigong.”

Dr. Sun is a recognized traditionally trained qigong master, who served as the executive director of the Institute of Qigong & Internal Alternative Medicine in Seattle from 1997 to 2007. He teaches a system of qigong he developed called “Yi Ren Qigong,” which he says is “designed to support an individual in the exploration and expression of the intelligence and wisdom already within the body, ultimately leading to self-knowledge, self-healing, self-reverence, self-mastery and self-actualization.”

Dr. Sun’s students provided the impetus for the clinical trial to research the use of qigong as a treatment for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

“I had students with this disease who came up to me and told me how much better they felt after practicing qigong,” explains Dr. Sun. “It intrigued me and I wanted to study the situation further.”

There were three groups involved in the trial: a qigong group, progressive resistance training group, and control group. Participants assigned to the qigong group engaged in the practice for 30 minutes, two times a week for 12 weeks. in addition, they met with a certified instructor for one hour once a week to ensure the exercises were being done correctly.

Those in the resistance training group used resistance exercises for the same amount of time as those in the qigong group. the control group followed their usual care as recommended by their primary physician. Researchers measured fasting blood glucose levels before, during and at the end of the study, while various hormone levels and perceived stress and depression were measured pre and post intervention. the results showed the qigong group had significantly lower levels of fasting blood glucose and stress, as well as improved ability to use insulin. they also lost weight. Those doing resistance training reduced body weight slightly, but had higher blood glucose levels. and those in the control group gained weight and their insulin resistance worsened.

“The results really surprised me,” comments Dr. Sun. “I didn’t expect the qigong group would be different than the resistance exercise group. and what was really amazing was that each individual in the qigong group saw their glucose levels go down. it wasn’t just one or two or three people, but every single person.”

In explaining the results, he adds, “It is thought that the meditation, slowed movement and breathing exercises associated with qigong promote relaxation and reduce stress, which may improve how the body functions. Qigong may also play a role in restoring the mind-body connection and the harmony between the pancreas and the liver.”

Dr. Sun notes that although these findings are significant and were published in “Diabetes Care,” the official American Diabetes Association journal, further studies need to be conducted. He says that the medical community wants to see larger clinical trials done before they will accept the findings as conclusive.

“For many people, qigong is a mystery,” he comments. “The typical person views it as ‘woo woo’ because they can’t see how it works. they don’t understand until they do it themselves and actually feel it. the approach is totally experience-based.”

Over the years, Dr. Sun has encountered many individuals who have been affected by qigong. He has countless stories of people with various injuries and conditions that have had great success with the practice in alleviating pain and other symptoms, as well as dealing with such issues as insomnia, lethargy and depression, and even in decreasing the size of their tumors. He views pain in an unusual manner, explaining that it is akin to love or compassion.

“Often times the pain one feels relates to someone else’s problems,” he says. “When you take on or assume the pain of someone else that you know, that pain is then transferred to your own body. in trying to help another, you sacrifice yourself in the process. That’s why I call pain, a kind of love.”

Dr. Sun sees two paths for the future of qigong in the U.S. He believes both are necessary for the eventual acceptance of this practice in society.

“We need to do high quality education through classes and workshops in order to give people experiences and knowledge. When the brain and body work together in an integrated manner, that’s when the ‘aha moment’ occurs.” He adds, “And the other path is scientific and research based. We need solid research in order to get scientific approval.”

I am in perimenopause so my period is going crazy. I am late for a week now, I know of course that I am not pregnant so i think is a face of perimenopause.
What is bothering me the most is this headache and nausea I get together with feeling hot, is very uncomfortable and I feel sick with this symptoms but I still have to go to work, so please if you know of something I can take or do to relieve this symptoms, I have to tell you that my inclination is for natural/alternative medicine since my body don't take conventional medicine very well.
Any suggestion will be really appreciated.

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Growing public awareness of massage's benefits for alleviating a number of health problems — from stress to arthritis pain — and greater availability of services have made massage therapy accessible and affordable to a much broader spectrum of consumers than ever before.

if you're among the Americans whom the National Center for Health Statistics says spent $22 billion on visits to complementary and alternative medicine providers in 2007 (the latest year for which data are available), you'll want to get the most benefit and the best value out of your massage therapy visit.

The experts at Cortiva Institute offer some advice for how to partner with your therapist to find the massage that's right for you:

1. Find the right therapist.

Therapists who network can be very helpful because even if they can't provide the type of massage you need, they may know someone else who can.

Look for a therapist with good listening skills. has he really heard your reasons for seeking massage? is she able to repeat what you've told her and make appropriate recommendations?

"a good massage therapist, who attended a reputable massage therapy school, should be able to reflect back what they understood from the client and make suggestions about several services that may be beneficial for you that day," says Bobbe Berman, director of education at Cortiva Institute – Chicago.

2. explain your needs.

Your next step in choosing the right massage for your needs is to clearly explain to the therapist just what those needs are.

if your priority is pain relief, tell the therapist and explain where it hurts the most. Be sure to discuss any medical or health problems that you want to address.

and let the therapist know your level of experience with massage — if this is your first massage, if you've had others in the past, what types you had and whether you got the expected results/benefits from massage.

3. get an explanation.

ask the therapist to educate you by explaining the types of massages and their different benefits.

"Addressing the individual needs of the client is the focus of massage treatments," says Dianne Polseno, president of Cortiva Institute – Boston. "regardless of any agenda the therapist might have for the session, or what areas they want to focus on, they should have a client-centered approach. An important aspect of a massage therapist's job is to educate clients, which includes explaining modalities and helping the client decide which might be most helpful for their needs."

4. ask the right questions.

when you've zeroed in on a possible therapy, ask the therapist questions such as:

– what areas of the body does this treatment focus on?

– what types of products are used?

– what types of massage strokes are incorporated into this service?

"The answers to these questions will give you a good idea of what the service entails and will give you a point of reference," says Jeff Mann, president of Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania.

New Research: Siblings boost kids’ mood

something about having a sister – even a little sister – makes 10- to 14-year-olds a bit less likely to feel down in the dumps.

In research involving nearly 400 families, having a sister protected adolescents from feeling lonely, unloved, guilty, self-conscious and fearful. it didn’t matter whether the sister was younger or older, or how far apart the siblings were agewise.

The study found that having a loving sibling of either gender promoted good deeds, such as helping a neighbor or watching out for other kids at school.

— Brigham Young University

Did You know?

In 2009, people who were obese incurred $1,429 per person extra in medical costs compared to people of normal weight. — CDC

Health Tip: Caregivers must care for themselves

are you caring for a loved one with a serious illness?

Some symptoms of caregiver stress include denial, anger, social withdrawal, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, sleeplessness, irritability, lack of concentration and health problems.

if you’re caring for someone else and neglect your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, you could be putting your own health at risk.

Talk to your doctor about how to manage this stress.

— Alzheimer’s Association

Number to know: 70

by age 75, about 70 percent of people have cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. People who have diabetes, smoke, or have a family history of cataract are more at risk.

Children’s Health: How to increase vegetable intake

Popeye cartoons, tasting parties and junior cooking classes can help increase vegetable intake in kindergarten children, according to new research published in the journal Nutrition & Dietetics.

Researchers found the type and amount of vegetables children ate improved after they took part in a program using multimedia and role models to promote healthy food.

The children planted vegetable seeds, took part in fruit and vegetable tasting parties, cooked vegetable soup and watched Popeye cartoons. Letters were sent to parents with tips on encouraging their kids to eat fruit and vegetables, and teachers sat with children at lunch to role model healthy eating.

— Nutrition & Dietetics

Senior Health: Gum disease linked to Alzheimer's

Researchers have found evidence that periodontal disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease.

The research team examined 20 years of data that support the hypothesis of a possible causal link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Furthermore, the link was seen in healthy individuals as well as in those who already are cognitively impaired.

— new York University

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