thyroid workshop

Why do I still have thyroid symptoms when my lab tests are normal? : 

Why do I still have thyroid symptoms when my lab tests are normal? THYROID HORMONES AND WOMEN— ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR THYROID CONDITIONS Presented by: Dr Tim Lind

Dr. Tim Lind : 

Dr. Tim Lind Doctor of Chiropractic for 19 years Studied Functional Blood Chemistry, Functional Endocrinology, and Thyroid Disorders under Dr Datis Kharrazian Studied under Dr. Michael Johnson author of the book “What Do You Do When the Medications Don’t Work” Studied with Apex Energetics Bio-medical & nutritional products for treatment of chronic conditions.

Dr Datis Kharrazian : 

Dr Datis Kharrazian

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My health philosophy/model What is the thyroid? Types of thyroid conditions Symptoms of each condition Conventional lab testing Reference ranges vs. functional ranges Treatment

My health model : 

My health model Treat the person not the condition Determine the mechanism (why is this not functioning properly?) Unravel the web Support the affected systems

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All Chronic Health conditions have some common threads Thyroid Conditions Insulin Resistance (Metabolic Syndrome) Fibromyalgia Vertigo Sciatica Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Peripheral Neuropathy Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic Neck/Back Pain Stenosis IBS Insomnia Crohns Disease Celiac Disease PCOS/ Infertility Migraine/Chronic Headaches ADD/ADHD/ Spectrum Disorders Oxygen Deficit Neurological Mis-firing Metabolic Imbalances: Blood Sugar(Insulin) Imbalances- Dysglycemia Cortisol Imbalances Hormone Imbalances Anemia Auto-immune attacks- Immune Imbalance Food Sensitivities Brain Imbalances

What is the thyroid gland? : 

What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a gland in the front of your neck. The thyroid gland controls the metabolism of every cell of the body. If the gland malfunctions or something causes it to have altered function you could experience many different symptoms

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Sets the body’s speed limit. When you are cold it steps on the gas to produce more heat. If you get sick it revs up the engine of your immune system. If you are too stressed by long days, lots of coffee and bagels the thyroid hits the brakes so you don’t blow a gasket in the fast lane. One of the most complex endocrine glands of the body and often misunderstood.

Central Regulation : 

Central Regulation Reads T4 Pituitary Hypothalamus Thyroid Reads T4 TSH TRH T4 T3

Thyroid Supports: : 

Thyroid Supports: Bone metabolism Immune System Brain/Nervous System Endocrine System (adrenal glands, ovaries, testes) Gastrointestinal function Liver and gallbladder Growth/Sex hormones Fat Burning Insulin and Glucose Metabolism Healthy cholesterol levels Proper stomach acid Every cell in your body has Thyroid receptors!

Thyroid conditions : 

Thyroid conditions Hyperthyroidism (Grave’s disease) Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (autoimmune)

Hypothyroidism symptoms : 

Hypothyroidism symptoms Fatigue Weight gain Depression Itchy, dry skin Dry or brittle hair Hair loss Constipation Morning headaches Slow wound healing Sweaty hands Nervous Increased heart rate Heart palpitations Inward trembling Insomnia Night sweats Difficulty gaining weight Hyperthyroid Symptoms

Autoimmune Thyroid : 

Autoimmune Thyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis named after Dr. Hashimoto. Can have symptoms of hyper and hypo thyroid. Destroys the thyroid tissue. Is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Causes 90% of hypothyroidism. Affects 1 in 10 women. 50% of people with an auto-immune disease have more than one.

Hashimoto’s : 

Hashimoto’s Fatigue Weight gain Depression Itchy, dry skin Dry or brittle hair Hair loss Constipation Morning headaches Slow wound healing Sweaty hands Nervous Increased heart rate Heart palpitations Inward trembling Insomnia Night sweats Difficulty gaining weight

Typical Thyroid Test Ordered : 

Typical Thyroid Test Ordered TSH Total T4 (Thyroxine) How can you manage health without all the information? Burning out the thyroid gland with hormone replacement is a 50 year old model. In order to manage your health you need to look at the causes of the problem…not just the symptoms.

Central Regulation : 

Central Regulation Reads T4 Pituitary Hypothalamus Thyroid Reads T4 TSH TRH T4 T3

6 Major Thyroid Patterns : 

6 Major Thyroid Patterns Primary hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism secondary to hypo pituitary Thyroid under conversion Thyroid over conversion, decreased TBG TBG elevation from contraceptives/HRT Thyroid resistance

Autoimmune thyroid : 

Autoimmune thyroid 6 Major Thyroid Patterns

A true thyroid functional test : 

A true thyroid functional test TSH..this is what conventionally is ordered But what about these! Total T4 (thyroxine) Total T3 (active thyroid) FTI (free thyroxine index) (amount of T4 available) FT4 (free throxine) (affected by prescription drugs) T3 Uptake (How much of T3 is taken up by TBG) FT3 (free triodothyroxine) (Active Thyroid Hormone) Reverse T3 (Body can not use) TPO and TBG Antibodies (Hashimotos) TSH Antibodies (Graves Disease) TBG levels

Central Regulation : 

Central Regulation Reads T4 Pituitary Hypothalamus Thyroid Reads T4 TSH TRH T4 T3

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Have you been told your lab tests are all “Normal”? Lab ranges are based on geographic data Bell curves are used Health status or medications are not taken into consideration Functional lab values are more sensitive to reveal problems

Functional ranges : 

Functional ranges Functional reference ranges Ranges are much smaller within reference ranges Values don’t change Values outside functional range indicate early stages of a problem Are what reference ranges were 20-30 years ago Most values were obtained by healthy population in studies

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Abnormal High Values Functional Lab Ranges Abnormal Low Values This is why your lab tests are normal but you still feel sick: In these areas you will find lab findings that a Doctor will say are “normal” but they are not!

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Were all your tests normal?

Treatment for Hashimotos Thyroiditis : 

Treatment for Hashimotos Thyroiditis This is not a thyroid problem! It is an immune system problem! Immune system is mistakenly attacking the thyroid There is an imbalance in the immune system that needs to be addressed

Hashimotos treatment : 

Hashimotos treatment Determine TH1-TH2 dominance Determine dysregulation vs active antigen These are determined by testing

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TH1 TH2 TH1-KILLER TH2-ANTIBODIES

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TH1 TH2 TH1-KILLER TH2-ANTIBODIES

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DYSTREGULATION: IMMUNE SYSTEM IS IMBALANCED BECAUSE OF STRESSORS TO IT. 2. ACTIVE ANTIGEN: IMMUNE SYSTEM IS IMBALANCED DUE TO AN “INVADER” AKA AN ANTIGEN Chronic inflammation from ? blood sugar Poor adrenal glands Hormone imbalances Neurological imbalances Chronic infection (bacterial, viral, mold) Parasite in gut Gluten sensitivity Environmental toxins Undigested food Proper Testing!

What do you do? : 

What do you do? Support and monitor thyroid Support and monitor other systems involved There is no magic wonder drug There is no magic wonder suppliment There is no magic cure (especially AI)

What needs to be done? : 

What needs to be done? Find the faulty mechanism (s) Determine TH1 – TH2 dominance Determine if its active antigen vs. dysregulation Need to find out why the body is attacking itself (triggering mechanism) Test related supporting systems Support what is needed

What’s Next? : 

What’s Next? I only accept a limited number of thyroid patients per month Today I am offering you the first two visits for $89. These visits usually cost $450. This offer is good for one week

First Two Visits : 

First Two Visits Visit One Complete thyroid evaluation Review of existing labs & intake forms Review of Metabolic Assessment Form and Neurotransmitter Assessment Form Visit Two Case review if I accept your case: Overview of further complete testing to be done Review of findings from Visit One Overview of Treatment Plan Review of financial obligation Must be with spouse of significant other if applicable

Commitment / Insurance : 

Commitment / Insurance Three Rules for Acceptance of Case: You must be willing to make serious life changes You have to take accountability for your health Insurance/ Medicare only pays a small portion of this care. We have made our care plans affordable so that 96% of the people who see us can get the care they need for as little as $150- 200 per month.

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On a scale of 1-10 how serious is your illness? How has it affected your relationships? Your work? Your ability to enjoy your life? On a scale of 1-10 how serious are you about eliminating your illness? Due to time constraints I can only accept those who are truly committed.

Thank You! : 

Thank You! If you have any questions following this presentation please send them to me at lindchiropractic@gmail.com