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    Endocrine organs do not function in isolation from each other. There is interplay between the various glands. Thyroid function must look at it in relation to the rest of the. System and the nervous system by understanding the physiology we can plan our therapeutic strategy effectively.

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    Endocrine organs do not function in isolation from each other. There is interplay between the various glands. Thyroid function must look at it in relation to the rest of the. System and the nervous system by understanding the physiology we can plan our therapeutic strategy effectively.

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    Thyroid Function and Phytotherapy - Rosalind Blackwell

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    Endocrine organs do not function in isolation from each other. There is interplay between the various glands. Thyroid function must look at it in relation to the rest of the. System and the nervous system by understanding the physiology we can plan our therapeutic strategy effectively.

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    Thyroid Function and Phytotherapy An Integrative Approach Rosalind Blackwell [ND MRN MNIMHMCPP LCSP (Phys) ‘The endocrine system - The thyroid gland Ener organs do manent fom ‘echt, Theos inerly betes te vrios {ans Toy we wl ok vom care rid Aine dss how medtcnlplans ere ‘comocte efits when waely cose, What is 2 hormone? *Arequlator subst proce in ty fom colesterl ‘maleic obs in acon a chemical messenger ‘Sosa by dct pad “Ets may oct at ome dias om the and th ett “Blood cries ke honnon th dy ut it aces age ‘alle whore fonda trp Hormonal Axes ~ Vertical & Horizontal smn = cat —+ cast — te — omy — — her ee | deel —- Ovid ——. Thnoid —. Pence on “. vale Yeaet bogs Tee et a Neuro-Endocrine System + The workings of the nervous system and endocrine system are intimately linked *+ When considering thyroid function we must look at it in reation tothe rest ofthe ‘endocrine system and the nervous system + By understanding the physiology we ean plan our therapeutic strategy effectively Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine System + notion ress changes the hypothlams, ree arth messengers ‘Hypaialams to anente pittary Pini tendon rpms Endre cpus oll over he body rom ane fo cancer the endocrine system frie the body + Itismore important to now wht sor of ha dese han fo now wha st of dsc area he Hipocrae ‘The Endocrine Terrain The Week of Dr's Lapaz and Duraffourd with ‘housends of patents has revealed much information about the intoaoies of the endocrine system. Normalising endocrine balance will make ‘provements in health st al levels, The ‘endocrine terrain is the genetic blueprint. poe Sarees ela ere ae = Sze oem te Se ae oe | Shee enoaresitie eo meee means = eer ——e oe! (Coercaly Elovated Ceti Levele Adrenal Stress ‘+ Fight or light, General Adaptation Syndrome of Hans Selye ‘+ Many people have excessive stress and elevated cortisol 24 hours with low DHEA + Assessment of whether the person is still adapting or is going into exhaustion + Careful choice of medicinal plants HYPOTHYROID + Iodine deficienoy + Antoimmune, Hashimoto's thyroiditis + Iaxogeni flr radiation, surgery, drugs for tteatment of Grave's Here the underljing train ‘snot adéressed + Subclinical very common & more common in + Thyroid resistance, cell receptors + Diagnosis often missed if TSH relied on ‘+ Usually with high cholesterol, Hypothyroid signs and symptoms “Tendon ed by ap Degen doin ee Coin atl eanevoe Coins Drain and hin ori Bren heer) Weaht ann consign Sow ee ‘Hypothyroid signs and symptoms Stroke a on yation ‘alow si dot extn deliver oon Cal tunel ane theres) Masse aig (ter eter 0) as of one id oat Depression a dace etna denen ty eal evn as lara (Caeck dst...) In cides pont del development edad Thyroid and Cholesterol ‘Thyroid hormones stimulate ipolysis in adipose tissue and celular oxidation of Tatty aids. ‘Synthesis, mobilisation and degradation a ipids Raised thyroid rmones are associted with depletion of body ft & a decrease in cholesterol and triglyeries. Conversely when thyroid hormones are depressed tere is rise in cholesterol and other lipids & increased body weight Thyroid and Weight Part of the effect of T3 ma T4 on fat metabolism is due to potentiation of catecholamines which causes inrease lipolysis va eyelic AMP. Herbal “slimming” remedies often contain Coleus {orskoli duc to it’s effec in upregulating cyclic AMP. Caffeine hes a similar effec as does peda duet SNS stimulation. Coleus could be considered as an adjuvant in hypothyroid conditions Thyroid Treatment Strategy + For over or under active thyroid conditions take all other endocrine system into account + Treating an underactive thyroid when adrenal function is low will make it worse, ‘when high stress need to treat ANS + Consider toxic encumbrance at the level of colon or systemically and deal with this first TuyRolb PANCREAS General Treatment of Thyroid Disorders + Attend to bowel train, tis cleans the blood and ‘removes sess on the liver. Herbs to improve liver detoxification nd removal of spent Dormones from eicultion + Diet reform, herbsto asistsbove + sess stress levels, herbs and essential oils to assist ANS balance + Medicinal plants to act centrally or locally on thyroid function + Provide nocassry minerals Activity of Essential Oils on the Autonomic ‘Nervous System ‘Sympatholytic and Parasympatholytic + Ampelcaarchangelics + Angelioe oot + Lavandulaspies + ‘Spike lavender + Ocimum basilica + Basi imi AcTI + Lavandila officinalis + Truc lavender + Levisioum officinale + Lovage ci) Sympathotytie Clr surat asration. ine orange tir, eet tl and ergs dower wae (yes) “Zest lend ower Le: pec, pttgain an rl (Dower) Activity of Some Essential Oils on Autonomic Nervous System + Parasympathomimetic nd symmpatolytic: Mentha pipeita& pituitary stimulant + Parasympatholytic: Thymus vole ll chemotypes, ‘Artemestadrecunculus, Cupressus, Matncaria, ‘Anthemis nobilis + Parasympathomimetic: Rosemarins officinalis “Parasympathoytic and sympathomimetic: Hyssopus oficialis (ote a ey Sete) Activity of Essential Oils on Limbic System ‘The inhalation of aroma from essential oils impacts on the hypothalamus and therefore ‘potentially the pituitary via the limbic system. This is another avenue in addition 1 the known intemal effects. It can usefully ‘be incorporated into treatment protocols ‘Medicinal Plants end Essential Oils with Activity on ‘Newo-endoerine System + Sympatholyti: Levandule, Pesifirs, Crataegus, Volerins, Humulus, Lotus comiculats| + Sympathomimetc: Ephedra + Parasympatholytc: Achilles millefoium, ‘Antbemis nobilis, Matrioare,E.O's Cupressus, Thymus vulgaris (EO's all chemocypes) + -sympatholytic nd f-sympathomimetic, reduce Alpha and inerease beta: Essential ols of Salvia officinalis and Salvia sles, Also both estrogenic alsohave pancreatic activity ‘Medicinal Plants for Hypothyroidism Seaweed, bladderwrack-Fucus or Laminaria ‘a kelp, contains iodine to stimulate thyroid and polysaccharides that bind heavy metals. ‘Contains minerals and has many useful activities. Care over source since seaweed chelates so effectively with mercury that ‘contamination isan issue ‘Modifilan Seaweed Aclean source of effective seaweed (ron ante by To Gi Agnes ae ‘Sh eda sete hoy ts a He SSIES We eS Cry Sr pase [Bo Neat ban ret et Sci oy ote am aaa wie Stymie ene ae ‘ei cae cin gps oun cnc SSreraiomas ted cl em pen = ‘nee re eae ef {iraq aes Basie Wee apa = 10 Modifilan Seawees! ‘What tis seaweed does + ucom isa glyconuient a ecchrde thlimproves he imme sytney poet pane ied scerand ober cers + Hsp to decane high ood spe and cole eels + Dates th oy So besry metas radiative ‘ements res mala tes * Hage thse who are arerviht by improving te fon te gast-ntetnal vac an iran eri acon + Tepe detox srominn, cada other mats Gland Aid: Treatment for Hypothyroidism ‘Seaweed stimulates thyroid local Lycium barberum supports thyroid ‘Avena stimulates thyroid via CNS Coles forskoit upregulates cAMP Coconut oi in diet (fen thyroid fanetion is improved by directing ‘therapy at ther lations i the endocrine system such as restoring adrenal function and reducing ‘res. + Removal of toxins end provide necessary minerals ‘usually selenium, for conversion of T1073, Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Grave's disease, hyperthyroid and Hashimoto's, Inypothyroid are both examples af endocrine

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