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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: Natural Solutions To Thyroid Imbalance [Podcast Episode #166]
Description: In our last podcast episode #165, we discussed adrenal fatigue. When the adrenals are taxed then the thyroid is directly affected.
SOME COMMON CAUSES OF THYROID IMBALANCE
Low levels of iodine, and other nutritional deficiencies, as well as certain drugs can cause the conversion of T4 (thyroxin), the lesser active thyroid hormone, into T3 (triiodothyronine), the necessary active form, to become blocked. T3 is about three times more potent than T4. Clinical symptoms, the entire endocrine system, and nutrition all need to be evaluated. It is possible to have a subclinical condition, which is difficult to detect....