Thyroid Special Report100

Treating and Beating
Low Thyroid
What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know about

Hypothyroid
A Special Report By
Dr. Rodger Murphree
Treating and Beating Hypothyroid Dr. Rodger Murphree, D.C.
Treating and Beating Low Thyroid:

What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Hypothyroid
A Special Report by Dr. Rodger Murphree
Your Thyroid Gland

Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of
their metabolism! The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and is
attached to the lower part of the voice-box (or larynx) and to the upper part of
Dr. Rodger Murphree, D.C. the windpipe (or trachea).
The main function of the thyroid gland is

Dr. Murphree has been in to take iodine, found in many foods, and
private practice since 1990. He convert it into these thyroid hormones:
is the founder and past clinic
director for a large integrated 1. Thyroxine, also called (T4)
medical practice located on the
2. Triiodothyronine, also called (T3)
campus of Brookwood Hospital Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body
in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr.
Murphree is the author of Treat- which can absorb iodine
ing and Beating Fibromyalgia
* Thyroid cells combine iodine with the
and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;
amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. These hormones go into the
Heart Disease: What Your Doctor blood stream, and throughout the body, where they control how
Won’t Tell You; and Treating and calories are “burned” to create cellular energy.
Beating Anxiety and Depression
with Orthomolecular Medicine. As you can imagine, if this process is not working correctly, you are going to
have problems. Problems such as low energy levels, weight gain, and more.
Dr. Murphree has treated well
over 4,000 patients who suf- Thyroid Output
fered from fibromyalgia, chronic The normal thyroid gland produces T4 and T3 in the following ratios:
fatigue syndrome, anxiety, and
many other illnesses such as Around 80% of the hormones produced by the thyroid is T4
hypothyroid. Around 20% of the hormones produced by the thyroid is T3
REMEMBER THIS! This is a very important concept, as you’ll see later on

in this report.
T3 possesses about four times
the hormone “strength” as T4!
Copyright 2008 Dr. Rodger Murphree 2 www.TreatingandBeating.com

"The doctor of the future will Ok, got that? The hormone that makes up 20% of the normal thyroid
give no medicine but will interest output (T3) is four times as strong as the hormone that makes up
his patients in the care of the 80% of the output (T4).
human frame, in diet, and in the
cause and prevention of disease.
—Thomas Edison Other Organs Which Influence the Thyroid

Gland
Hormones produced by two other organs influence the thyroid gland:
1. The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces

the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
2. The hypothalamus, a small part of the brain above the pituitary,

which produces thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
What do these two organs do?

Dr. Rodger Murphree is that doctor
of the future that Edison referred to
in the quote above. He has been in When the level of thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) drop too low, TRH, from
private practice for the last 18 the hypothalamus, is released, stimulating the pituitary gland to release
years. TSH, which then stimulates the thyroid gland to produce more hormones.
So these two organs work together to act as a “backup” system to make sure
Drawing upon his medical, that the thyroid hormones stay at the proper level in your body.
chiropractic, and nutritional
background, Dr. Murphree uses
some of the most sophisticated, yet This is known as the Hypothalamic - Pituitary - Thyroid Axis
practical, scientifically based,
nutritional therapies to prevent and The Thyroid Acts as Your Body’s Furnace
reverse even the most stubborn
illnesses. One can imagine the thyroid gland as a furnace and the pituitary gland as
the thermostat. Thyroid hormones are like heat in your house. When the
Part Sherlock Holmes, he uncovers heat gets back to the thermostat, it turns the thermostat off. As the room
the biochemical glitches, medical cools (thyroid hormone levels drop), the thermostat turns back on (TSH
myths, and drug dangers that increases) and the furnace produces more heat (thyroid hormones). Keep
prevent patients from enjoying this concept of heat regulation in mind as I explain further on in this
optimal health.
report how thyroid hormones control your body temperature, which is
Dr. Murphree is a medical maverick normally 98.6 degrees F.
who explores and implements the
latest breakthrough therapies— Why is iodine so important,
sometimes years before other
doctors even know they exist. Where do we get it?
Dr. Murphree routinely helps the Iodine plays an important role in the function of the thyroid gland. It is the
“medical outcasts” that other chief component of thyroid hormones, and is essential for their production.
doctors—including those at John
Hopkins and Mayo Clinic—have
said “cannot be helped.” Iodine is obtained from the water we drink and the food we eat.
If there is little iodine available in our diet, insufficient thyroid hormone is
produced by the thyroid and the person develops symptoms of low thyroid
function.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW IF YOUR

BODY IS LOW IN IODINE.
Please review the iodine self-test below to see if you’re low in iodine.
Clues You May Have Hypothyroid/Low Thyroid
With regard to infancy and childhood… a high birth weight of over 8 lbs.
suggests low thyroid. Also, frequent ear infections, colds, pneumonia,
bronchitis, or other infections may be signs of low thyroid function.
Problems may show up in school, including difficulty concentrating,

abnormal fatigue--especially having difficulty getting up in the morning
and poor athletic ability. These all suggest a low thyroid function.
Problems may show up in school,
including difficulty concentrating, Often, adolescent girls suffer from menstrual irregularity, premenstrual
abnormal fatigue--especially syndrome, and painful periods.
having difficulty getting up in the
morning and poor athletic ability. Throughout life, disorders associated with hypothyroidism include
These all suggest a low thyroid headaches, migraines, sinus infections, post-nasal drip, visual disturbances,
function. frequent respiratory infections, difficulty swallowing, heart palpitations,
indigestion, gas, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, frequent bladder
infections, infertility, reduced libido and sleep disturbances, with the person
sometimes requiring up to12 or more hours of sleep at times, sometimes
working all week then crashing all weekend.
Other conditions include intolerance to cold and/or heat, poor

circulation, Raynaud’s Syndrome, which involves the hands and feet
turning white in response to cold, allergies, asthma, heart problems,
benign and malignant tumors, cystic breasts and ovaries, fibroids, dry
skin, acne, high cholesterol, anxiety, depression, poor mental clarity,
high blood pressure, fluid retention, loss of memory, depression, mood
swings, fears, and joint and muscle pain.
As far as family history, all of the above disorders can be seen in family
members. Particular emphasis should be placed on hypothyroid conditions
in parents or siblings.
The physical examination often reveals the hair to be dry, brittle, and
thinning and, the outer third of the eyebrows is often missing.
One often finds swelling under the eyes. The tongue is often thick and
swollen. The skin may be rough, dry, and flaky, and show evidence of
acne. The skin may also have a yellowish tinge due to high carotene
in it. Nails tend to be brittle and break easily. The thyroid gland may
be enlarged. The patient is more often overweight, but may also be
underweight. Hands and feet are frequently cold to the touch.

BUT MY DOCTOR SAYS I’M NORMAL!

Do you have Euthyroid Syndrome? A euthyroid
patient will have normal blood work but STILL
suffer from low thyroid.
Euthyroid is a medical term for patients who have normal thyroid blood
tests but have all the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism; fatigue,
low metabolism, headaches, etc.
Euthyroid patients often relate that they, and sometimes even their doctors,
suspected a thyroid problem only to have their blood work come back
“normal.”
And here’s the problem…Most physicians won’t

There’s no way to measure how recommend thyroid replacement therapy if the blood tests
much thyroid hormone is actively
in the cell by measuring it in the
come back “normal.”
bloodstream. We can only guess
how much thyroid hormone is TRUTH IS… Blood Tests for Thyroid Function are Often
actually in the cell! Inaccurate
Thyroid Blood Tests are Nothing HERE’S WHY…Blood tests for thyroid function measure the amount
More Than a Guess! of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), T4, and T3 in the bloodstream.
But thyroid hormones don’t do anything within the bloodstream - the
action takes place in the cells themselves.
There’s no way to measure how much thyroid

hormone is actively in the cell by measuring it in
the bloodstream. We can only guess how much
thyroid hormone is actually in the cell!
Thyroid Blood Tests are Nothing More Than a

Guess!
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry has reported that “Laboratory
blood tests for thyroid may be inaccurate for many who get tested
for hypothyroid disorder.”
Blood tests are a poor and inadequate way to measure true thyroid hormone
levels.

More Ways Doctors Miss Low Thyroid Function
T4 needs to convert into T3 (four times stronger than T4) for optimal
metabolic function (bodily energy).
Unfortunately patients often have a problem converting T4 into

active T3 due to a build up of Reverse T3 – Reverse T3 is initiated by
stress. The more stress, the more Reverse T3 and more likely T4 isn’t
converting into the more active T3.
A build-up of Reverse T3 actually blocks the conversion of T4 into T3.
Your blood tests may show normal levels, but since T4 is not being
converted to T3 within the cells, fatigue and other symptoms associated
with low thyroid begin to appear.
Individuals taking synthetic thyroid hormones like Synthroid (T4

only) may continue to have the symptoms of low thyroid for years,
even in spite of normal blood tests.
Your T4 Prescription Thyroid Drugs - Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid,

etc., May be Worthless.
Individuals taking synthetic
You may continue to go back to your doctor year after year and get
thyroid hormones like Synthroid
your “normal blood tests.” You are told by your doctor to keep taking
(T4 only) may continue to have
that same dose of prescription thyroid hormone because… “your tests
the symptoms of low thyroid for
look normal… keep taking your Synthroid (L-Thyroxine, Levoxyl,
years, even in spite of normal
Levothroid, etc.), and, I’ll see you in 6 months.”
blood tests.
Meanwhile you’re falling apart and feeling miserable. If not
Your T4 Prescription Thyroid
miserable, certainly not as energetic as you know you should be.
Drugs - Synthroid, Levoxyl,
All of the drugs listed above are synthetic (man-made) forms T4 and
Levothroid, etc., May be
may not be able to convert into the more active T3 thyroid hormone.
Worthless.
Important: if your synthetic T4 drug isn’t converting into

the more active T3, you’re going to feel less than optimal.
And, doctors miss this all the time.
And to complicate matters…
Millions of Americans go undiagnosed

because most doctors continue to use older,
now outdated, guidelines.

Not only are blood tests inaccurate, but the parameters for determining
who has a thyroid disorder, and who doesn’t, have been changed. And I’ll
bet you that 99% of the doctors out there don’t even know this! They
are just too busy to keep up with these things.
In the past, those with a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) above 5.0

were considered hypothyroid (have low thyroid). However, many doctors
wouldn’t prescribe thyroid hormone therapy until the TSH reached 10 or
more.
In 2004, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

changed the guidelines so that a TSH above 3.04 is NOW considered
positive for hypothyroid.
Some doctors believe that anyone who has a TSH above 2, and complains
of hypothyroid symptoms (depression, fatigue, brain fog, etc.), should
be placed on thyroid hormone. And, I would agree with that. I routinely
see patients who’ve been to their doctor, had a thyroid blood test which
showed their TSH was above 3.04, only to have their doctor tell them
“your blood tests look normal.”
Oh, but traditional doctors are The majority of labs are still using the old guidelines as
only too happy to treat your well. So if you go to your doctor, and he or she tests your
symptoms of fatigue, weight blood, and it comes back with a TSH of 4.0, they will tell
gain, low moods, and high blood
pressure with the potentially you you’re fine, “no problem with your thyroid.”
dangerous drugs, Ritalin,
Adderall, Prozac, and blood Oh, but traditional doctors are only too happy to treat
pressure meds. your symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, low moods, and
Of course, if they’d only treat
high blood pressure with the potentially dangerous
your low thyroid, you wouldn’t drugs, Ritalin, Adderall, Prozac, and blood pressure meds.
have all these symptoms in
the first place! Hey, you might Of course, if they’d only treat your low thyroid, you
actually GET WELL and not need
wouldn’t have all these symptoms in the first place!
to see a doctor…You’d feel good
again! Hey, you might actually GET WELL and not need to see a
doctor…You’d feel good again!
WHAT TO DO? HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS

HAPPENING TO ME OR NOT?
Self-Test. Low Body Temperature is a Major Sign of
Hypothyroid.

Dr. Barnes was the first to show that a low basal body temperature was
associated with low thyroid. His first study was published in 1942 and
appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association. This
study tracked 1,000 college students and showed that monitoring body
temperature for thyroid function was a valid, if not superior, approach to
other thyroid tests.
Most of the biochemical reactions occurring in the body are driven by

enzymes - protein molecules that work according to their shape.
Enzymes, and their actions, are influenced by the metabolic

temperature of the body which is controlled by the thyroid hormones.
When the body temperature is too low, the enzymes slow down,
creating hypo-metabolism (hypothyroidism) and reduced metabolism
(cellular energy). Then, every cell and every bodily system starts to
slow down, leading to all sorts of health problems: fatigue, unwanted
Enzymes, and their actions, are weight gain, poor sleep, lowered immune function, high blood
influenced by the metabolic pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, anxiety, depression, achy pain,
temperature of the body constipation, tingling hands and feet, brain fog…
which is controlled by the
thyroid hormones. When High fevers speed up the metabolism and allow the body to fight off
the body temperature is too infections Hypothermia (90 degrees or below) can be life-threatening and
low, the enzymes slow down, is considered a medical emergency. The body works best at the optimal
creating hypo-metabolism temperature of 98.6.
(hypothyroidism) and reduced
metabolism (cellular energy).
Then, every cell and every bodily Self-Test for Low Thyroid
system starts to slow down,
leading to all sorts of health The test for low thyroid function, according to Dr. Barnes protocol:
problems: fatigue, unwanted
weight gain, poor sleep, lowered 1. First thing in the morning while still in bed, shake down and place
immune function, high blood a mercury thermometer (digital thermometers are not as accurate)
pressure, elevated cholesterol under your arm and leave it there for ten minutes.
levels, anxiety, depression, achy
pain, constipation, tingling hands 2. Record your temperature in a daily log. Women who are still
and feet, brain fog… having menstrual cycles should take their temperature after the
second and third days of the period. Menopausal women can take
their temperature on any day.
• A reading at, or below, 97.8 strongly suggests hypothyroid.
• A reading above 98.2 may indicate hyperthyroidism (over active

thyroid).
If using a digital thermometer, wait 2 hours after waking up and

take under the tongue (don’t eat, drink or brush your teeth 10
minutes before taking temperature).

Most doctors don’t know, or choose not to accept,

the well-documented studies that show a low body
temperature is indicative of euthyroid hypothyroidism.
Why Is Your Thyroid Function Low?

Based on the past decade of the research, there are four primary reasons
for the high rate of hypothyroidism that we now have in this country.
1. Iodine Deficiency
The major problem stems from a lack of iodine in the diet. Iodine
is one of the essential components of thyroid hormones. Without
sufficient iodine, the production of thyroid hormones is limited.
Iodine consumption has dropped dramatically in this country over the
past 20 years. This drop is due in part to the depletion of our soils and
in part to less iodized salt being used as an ingredient in our foods.
Women are naturally prone
to iodine deficiencies. That’s Why are iodine levels so important?
because the thyroid gland
in women is twice as large Low levels of iodine mean your thyroid isn’t functioning properly. The
as in men -- so under normal thyroid helps balance hormones, regulate heartbeats, stabilize cholesterol,
circumstances, women need maintain weight control, encourage muscle growth, keep menstrual
more iodine. cycles regular, provide energy, and even helps you keep a positive mental
attitude.
However, when women are
under stress, the need for iodine Women are naturally prone to iodine deficiencies. That’s because the
can double or triple! thyroid gland in women is twice as large as in men -- so under normal
circumstances, women need more iodine.
However, when women are under stress, the

need for iodine can double or triple!
Yet, the foods we eat contain less and less dietary iodine. For example,
back in 1940, the typical American diet contained about 800 micrograms
of iodine. By 1995, that amount plunged to just 135 micrograms. That’s an
83% decline.
Two thirds of the body’s iodine is found in the thyroid gland.
I’ve found that the quickest, and most affective, way to get the
iodine your thyroid needs to operate at optimal levels is to take
over-the-counter iodine thyroid boosting supplements.

In my practice I use a product known as Thyroid Boost. If

the patient is really low or really suffering with low thyroid
symptoms and wants to jump-start their thyroid, I’ll recommend
they also take Thyroid Support along with it.
Thyroid Boost and Thyroid Support are the two products

which make up my Thyroid Jump Start package.
Some foods, called goitrogens, should be omitted for a while as they

hinder iodine utilization. These included kale, cabbage, peanuts, soy
flour, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi and turnips.
Now most doctors will tell you that you get all the iodine you need
from iodized salt. However, I learned first-hand that many of my
patients were in fact very low in iodine.
Some foods, called
goitrogens, should be I suggest you use the following home test and see if you, like a lot of
omitted for a while as they
my patients, are low in iodine.
hinder iodine utilization.
These included kale, cabbage,
peanuts, soy flour, Brussels
sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli,
kohlrabi and turnips. How to Self-Test for an Iodine Deficiency
1. Dip a cotton ball into USP Tincture of Iodine. (You can get iodine
at the drugstore for under $1.)
2. Paint a 2-inch circle of iodine on your soft skin, like the inner part
of your thigh or upper arm.
3. If the yellowish/orange stain disappears in less than an hour it

means your body is lacking crucial iodine and has soaked it up. If the
stain remains for more than four hours, you iodine levels are fine.
If you find you’re low in iodine, I’d suggest you start taking
the Thyroid Jump Start Package with Thyroid Boost (2-3 a
day), best on an empty stomach, and Thyroid Support (1-2
a day). Both of these specially formulated, clinically proven,
preparations have iodine and the needed co-factors to give
your thyroid gland a jump start for optimal health.

2. Selenium Deficiency
The second factor contributing to hypothyroidism is selenium
deficiency. You might have heard how important this mineral is
to your immune system, but chances are you haven’t heard how
important it is to proper thyroid function.
That’s unfortunate, because the effects of a selenium deficiency

are very serious.
As with iodine, our soils have become deficient in the trace mineral
selenium. In the last few years, researchers have found that certain
selenium-containing enzymes (lodothyronine 5’ deiodinase) are responsible
for the conversion of thyroid hormone T3 to T4.
The thyroid produces several hormones, and must produce them in a

somewhat balanced ratio. Without selenium, this CONVERSION process is
hindered.
This is another reason why some patients continue to feel bad even though
they are taking Synthroid or one of the other synthetic T4 drugs. T4 can’t
I recommend my patients take
effectively convert into the more active T3 without optimal amounts of
a good optimal daily allowance
selenium.
multivitamin to make sure
they get adequate intake of
This process requires several B vitamins (vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5),
selenium, magnesium, and B
coenzyme Q10, minerals, such as magnesium, and other substances.
vitamins.
If a person is either deficient or does not have
optimal amounts of these substances, then
a prescribed thyroid hormone will not work
optimally and may even cause side effects.
I recommend my patients take a good optimal daily allowance
multivitamin to make sure they get adequate intake of selenium,
magnesium, and B vitamins.
Estrogen-like Compound Pollution
Another factor that has generally been overlooked by the medical

community is the recent introduction of estrogen-like compounds
into our environment. These compounds make their way into the
body through respiration, ingestion of contaminated food, and skin
contact. These chemicals can block thyroid hormone production

and contribute to hypothyroidism. These compounds include such

environmental pollutants as PCBs, dioxins, and pesticides such
as lindane or dieldrin. Unfortunately, these pollutants can now be
found in both our food and drinking water supplies. This is one of
the primary reasons we are seeing problems like hypothyroidism
showing up in our children.
Chronic Stress
Stress is part of everyone’s life–every day. With a person affected by
hypothyroidism, stress can aggravate the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
When a person is undergoing stressful events – even “everyday” stress –
causes the body to produce a chemical called cortisol.
Cortisol is one of two main hormones produced

by the adrenal glands and it is necessary and
beneficial to the body to handle long-term stress.
However, when a person consistently and continually undergoes stressful

events the affects of stress on the body begin to show on the way the body
works together.
The symptoms of low thyroid (hypothyroidism) and low adrenal

(adrenal fatigue) are in many ways mirror images of each other.
Adrenal Fatigue
Low adrenal function is characterized by feeling week, lacking
desire for sex, having dark circles under the eyes, experiencing
joint or muscle aches/pains, being affected by low blood sugar,
have select food cravings or cravings for salt, experiencing poor
sleep, dry skin, discoloration and lines in fingernail pigment,
showing marked difficulty in recovering from common colds or
temporal situations like jet lag, having lowered immunity to illness,
affected by depression and showing signs of premature aging.
Clues to low adrenal functioning include a low blood pressure (less than
120/80), allergies, asthma, breathing difficulties, skin problems (such as
acne, eczema, psoriasis, lupus, dry flaky skin), joint or muscle pains, as in
arthritis, and emotional problems, such as mood swings, weeping, fears
and phobias.

Important:
If a person has adrenal fatigue it must be treated along
with the low thyroid or the patient won’t see the desired
benefits of thyroid treatment.
The adrenal hormone cortisol is necessary for the conversion of T4 to

the active T3. If the weak adrenals are not addressed, the patient may see
little, if any, benefit to thyroid therapy and may actually feel worse and/or
develop symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland, such as palpitations, a
rapid heart beat, and increased sweating.
Chronic stress and adrenal fatigue are so common in today’s society

that I find 99% of my patients have low adrenal function. Therefore
I recommend all my low thyroid patients take specific adrenal
supplements to repair their adrenal fatigue.
Thousands of patients miss out on the life-restoring

benefits of thyroid replacement due to a missed adrenal
Thousands of patients miss out
insufficiency. What a shame. Especially since the restoration
on the life-restoring benefits
of thyroid replacement due to of low thyroid function can yield such amazing health results
a missed adrenal insufficiency. including, increased energy, better moods, less pain, lower
What a shame. Especially since cholesterol, and improved immune function, to name but a
the restoration of low thyroid few.
function can yield such amazing
health results including,
increased energy, better moods,
less pain, lower cholesterol, and Self-Testing for Adrenal Fatigue
improved immune function, to
name but a few. Self-Test Methods
Ragland’s sign is an abnormal drop in systolic blood pressure (the top

number) when a person arises from a lying to a standing position. There
should be a rise of 8–10 mm. in the systolic (top) number. A drop or
failure to rise indicates adrenal fatigue.
Example: Someone takes your blood pressure while you’re lying on your
back. The systolic number (top number) is 120 and the diastolic number is
60 (120 over 60).
Then, take your blood pressure again after immediately standing up. The
systolic number (120) should go up 10 points (from 120 to 130). If it
doesn’t increase 10 points, this indicates adrenal fatigue.

Pupil Dilation Test
Another way to test for adrenal dysfunction is the pupil dilation exam. To
perform this on yourself, you’ll need a flashlight and a mirror. Face the
mirror and shine the light in one eye. If after 30 seconds the pupil (black
center) starts to dilate (enlarge), adrenal deficiency should be suspected.
Why does this happen? During adrenal insufficiency, there is a deficiency

of sodium and an abundance of potassium, and this imbalance causes an
inhibition of the sphincter muscles of the eye. These muscles normally
initiate pupil constriction in the presence of bright light. However, in
adrenal fatigue, the pupils actually dilate when exposed to light.
OK, Where Do You Start? What do you do next?
I suggest you do the home self-tests and see what you find. Do you have
low thyroid function and or adrenal fatigue?
1. Do the Iodine Self-Test. If you’re low in iodine, I’d recommend you

begin taking the Thyroid Jump Start Package – This contains both the
Thyroid Boost and Thyroid Support.
Thyroid Jump Start Package

Thyroid Boost, along with the Thyroid Support Formula helps
to “Jump Start” Low Thyroid and helps to quickly elevate cellular
metabolism, energy, mental function, and helps optimize thyroid
function.
Fatigue, weight gain, tingling in the hands and feet, depression,

and other symptoms associated with low thyroid are often
reversed when my patients begin taking Thyroid Boost in
combination with Thyroid Support Formula.
Thyroid Boost provides iodine and raw adrenal concentrates which

may help with thyroid function. Thyroid Boost contains raw thyroid
concentrate including thyroid hormone T3 (it’s Thyroxin, T4 free). This
product is designed to help support T4 and supply/boost T3 thyroid
hormones.
Raw glandular concentrates are from South American or New

Zealand and are farm raised, grass-fed cattle. All batches are
analyzed for any contaminants and free of BSE.

Thyroid Support Formula (contains iodine) accelerates the

results typically seen when Supplementing with Thyroid Boost alone.
I always recommend that my patients continue to monitor their iodine

response once beginning Thyroid Boost with Thyroid Support Formula.
Once your iodine self-test normalizes, reduce to 1-2 Thyroid Boosts until
you finish the bottle.
Keep checking iodine response every few weeks. If it shows an iodine

deficiency once again, re-start the Thyroid Jump Start products until it’s
normal.
Did You Have a Positive Adrenal Fatigue Self-Test?
Note: If you do have low adrenal function, I would recommend that

you take also take 1 adrenal cortex supplement, twice-a-day, with
food. Click here to get Adrenal Cortex Supplement
Summing it up
If you have a deficiency in
iodine, I recommend that you
get the Thyroid Jumpstart
package and take Thyroid
Boost (2-3 a day on empty
stomach) and Thyroid Support
(1-2 a day with food).
If your adrenal self-test

shows your adrenals are
weak (99% of my patients
have low adrenal function) then add adrenal cortex or
adrenal support formula - 1 capsule, twice-a-day, with
food.
GET THE THYROID JUMP START PACKAGE

Low Body Temperature?
If you have a low body temperature (97.8 or below) AND low iodine
(demonstrated from self-testing) then use the Thyroid Jump Start
Package with Thyroid Boost and Thyroid Support.
Add adrenal cortex or adrenal support formula if needed (most

everyone will need to add one of these to get maximum thyroid
boosting/correcting results and feel their best).
If your iodine self-test is normal then use:
GTA Forte II alone (along with adrenal cortex and adrenal support
formula if needed, see adrenal fatigue self-test).
Take 1 capsule, 3 times-a-day on empty stomach (or 2 capsules in

morning and one in the afternoon). Continue to monitor temps. Once
your temp reaches 98.2, reduce your dose.
Keep checking your temps and reduce your dose when your temps
average 98.2 or above.
If you aren’t reaching 98.2 after one month, add one GTA Forte II a day
each week up to 5 a day. or until you reach 98.2.
GET GTA FORTE II HERE
Questions
1. I’m taking Synthroid or other prescription thyroid medication.

Should I take the Thyroid Jump Start Package as well?
If you’re taking a prescription thyroid medication and your temperature

is running 97.8 or below and/or you have low iodine, then yes, you
should consider adding Thyroid Boost and Thyroid support, also known
as the Thyroid Jump Start Package
Thyroid Boost - one in the A.M. and one in the early afternoon.
Thyroid Support - take one a day with food. Monitor your temperatures
as outlined below and if your temperature rises above 98.2, then
discontinue or reduce the Thyroid Boost.
2. What if I’m taking Synthroid or other synthetic T4 drug and have

normal iodine self-test but low body temperature? What should I do
to boost my thyroid function and feel better?
If you have a normal iodine level but have low body temp (97.8 or
below) then use GTA Forte II- take 3 a day - best if on empty stomach.

2. If my lab tests are normal does this mean I don’t need thyroid
medication?
Blood tests aren’t very accurate. You may have hypothyroid (low thyroid)
even if your blood tests are normal. I would recommend that you go by
temperature testing and iodine self-testing. If your temps or iodine levels
are low then you have low thyroid function and should treat accordingly.
3. I have low body temperatures and low iodine. Which thyroid

supplement should I take?
I recommend my patients with low body temperature (97.8 or below)
and low iodine take the Thyroid Jump Start Package - Thyroid Boost and
Thyroid Support Formula.
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Treating and Beating

What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know about

Treating and Beating Low Thyroid:

Your Thyroid Gland

The main function of the thyroid gland is

REMEMBER THIS! This is a very important concept, as you’ll see later on

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—Thomas Edison Other Organs Which Influence the Thyroid

1. The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, produces

2. The hypothalamus, a small part of the brain above the pituitary,

What do these two organs do?

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW IF YOUR

Clues You May Have Hypothyroid/Low Thyroid

Problems may show up in school, including difficulty concentrating,

Other conditions include intolerance to cold and/or heat, poor

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BUT MY DOCTOR SAYS I’M NORMAL!

And here’s the problem…Most physicians won’t

There’s no way to measure how much thyroid

Thyroid Blood Tests are Nothing More Than a

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More Ways Doctors Miss Low Thyroid Function

Unfortunately patients often have a problem converting T4 into

A build-up of Reverse T3 actually blocks the conversion of T4 into T3.

Individuals taking synthetic thyroid hormones like Synthroid (T4

Your T4 Prescription Thyroid Drugs - Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid,

Important: if your synthetic T4 drug isn’t converting into

And to complicate matters…

Millions of Americans go undiagnosed

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In the past, those with a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) above 5.0

In 2004, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

WHAT TO DO? HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS

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Most of the biochemical reactions occurring in the body are driven by

Enzymes, and their actions, are influenced by the metabolic

• A reading at, or below, 97.8 strongly suggests hypothyroid.

• A reading above 98.2 may indicate hyperthyroidism (over active

If using a digital thermometer, wait 2 hours after waking up and

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Most doctors don’t know, or choose not to accept,

Why Is Your Thyroid Function Low?

However, when women are under stress, the

Two thirds of the body’s iodine is found in the thyroid gland.

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In my practice I use a product known as Thyroid Boost. If

Thyroid Boost and Thyroid Support are the two products

Some foods, called goitrogens, should be omitted for a while as they

3. If the yellowish/orange stain disappears in less than an hour it

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That’s unfortunate, because the effects of a selenium deficiency

The thyroid produces several hormones, and must produce them in a

Estrogen-like Compound Pollution

Another factor that has generally been overlooked by the medical

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and contribute to hypothyroidism. These compounds include such

Cortisol is one of two main hormones produced

However, when a person consistently and continually undergoes stressful

The symptoms of low thyroid (hypothyroidism) and low adrenal

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The adrenal hormone cortisol is necessary for the conversion of T4 to

Chronic stress and adrenal fatigue are so common in today’s society

Thousands of patients miss out on the life-restoring