References for Hypothyroid - Natural Medical Protocols

Below are supplemental abstracts and references of research that support the conclusions on the treatment for Hypothyroid

. Diet and Nutrition References

Saturated Fat

Golan R. Optimal Wellness. Ballantine; 1995;384.

Kelp

Balch JF, et al. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd ed. Avery Publishing Group; NY, NY; 1997;213.

Thiourea Foods, Sugar

Balch JF, et al. Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd ed. Avery Publishing Group; NY, NY; 1997;214.

McMillan M, et al. "Preliminary observations on the effect of dietary brussels sprouts on thyroid function." Human Toxicol. 1986;5:15-19.

Vitamin and Mineral References

Vitamins A, B3, B6, C, and E

Ravaglia G, et al. "Blood micronutrient and thyroid hormone concentrations in the oldest-old." J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2000;85:2260-2265.

Murry M, et al. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 2nd ed. Prima Publishing; Rockland, CA; 1998;562.

Vitamin B2

Bell IR, et al. "Low thyroxine levels in female psychiatric patients with riboflavin (Vitamin B2) deficiency: Implications for folate dependent methylation." ACTA Psychiatrica Scand. 1992;85:360-363.

Zinc

Kucharzewski M, et al. "Copper, zinc, and selenium in whole blood and thyroid tissue of people with various thyroid diseases." Biol Trace Element Res. 2003;93:9-18.

Majewska U, et al. "Zn concentration in thyroid tissue and whole blood of women with different diseases of thyroid." Biol Trace Elem Res. June,2001;80(3):193-199.

Bucci I, et al. "Zinc sulfate supplementation improves thyroid function in hypozincemic Down children." Biol Trace Elem Res. 1999;67:257-268.

Bellisola G, et al. "The TSH-dependent variation of the essential elements iodine, selenium and zinc within human thyroid tissues." J Trace Elem Med Biol. November 1998;12(3):177-182.

Saner G, et al. "Zinc metabolism in hypothyroidism." Lancet. August15,1992;340:443.

Pimenta WP, et al. "The assessment of zinc status by the zinc tolerance test and thyroid disease." Trace Elem Med. 1992;9(1):34-37.

Copper

Kucharzewski M, et al. "Copper, zinc, and selenium in whole blood and thyroid tissue of people with various thyroid diseases." Biol Trace Element Res. 2003;93:9-18.

Marz RB. Medical Nutrition from Marz, 2 ed. Omni-Press; Portland, OR; 1997:410.

Supplement References

Tyrosine

Golan R, Optimal Wellness. Ballantine; 1995:384.

Thyroid Glandular

Baisier WV, et al. "Thyroid insufficiency. Is thyroxine the only valuable drug?" J Nutr Environ Med. 2001;11:159-166.

Bunevicius R, et al. "Effects of thyroxine as compared with thyroxine plus triiodothyronine in patients with hypothyroidism." N Engl J Med. February11,1999;340(6):424-429.

Golan R, Optimal Wellness. Ballantine; 1995:384.

Stein J. "Objective demonstration of the organ-specific effectiveness of cellular preparations." In: Schmid F, ed; Cell Research and Cellular Therapy. Ott Publishers; Thoune. 1967;294-301.

Neumann KH. "The influence of tissue injections on experimental liver damage." In:Schmid F, ed; Cell Research and Cellular Therapy. Ott Publishers; Thoune. 1967;368-79.

Stein J. "Specific effect on implanted endocrine tissues." In:Schmid F, ed; Cell Research and Cellular Therapy. Ott Publishers; Thoune. 1967;340-67.

Botanical References

Commiphora

Tripathi YB, et al. "Thyroid stimulatory action of (z)-guggulsterone: Mechanism of action." Planta Medica. 1998;54:271-277.

Homeopathy References

Morrison R.Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms.Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; Albany, CA; 1993.

Murphy R.Homeopathic Medical Repertory.Hahnemann Academy of North America; Pagosa Springs, CO; 1993.

Phatak SR. A Concise Repertory of Homoeopathic Medicines. B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi, India; 1992.

Kruzel T. The Homeopathic Emergency Guide.North Atlantic Books; Berkeley, CA; 1992.

Kent JT. Repertory of the Homeopathic Materia Medica.B. Jain Publishers (P) LTD; New Delhi, India; 1991.

Boericke W. Materia Medica with Repertory, 9th Ed..Boericke & Tafel, Inc.; Santa Rosa, CA; 1927.

Other Treatment References

Exercise

Lennon D, et al. "Diet and exercise training effects on resting metabolic rate." Intl J Obesity. 1985;(9):39-47.

Smoking

Muller B, et al. "Impaired action of thyroid hormone associated with smoking in women with hypothyroidism." New Eng J Med. October12,1995;333(15):964-969.

Bartalena L, et al. "Cigarette smoking and the thyroid." Eur J Endocrinol. 1995;133:507-12.

Cold Showers

Boyle W, Seine A. Lectures in Naturopathic Hydrotherapy. Buckeye Naturopathic Press; East Palestine, OH; 1988:122.

Lithium

Bocchetta A, et al. "Ten-year follow-up of thyroid function in lithium patients." J Clin Psychopharmacol. December,2001;21(6):594-598.