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| Thyroid hormone is not for everyone, although levels do naturally decline with age or stress. Additionally, the T1 and T2 have some role in thyroid function, although scientifically it is not well worked out. Natural thyroid is much more forgiving than the synthetic thyroid. Clinically, it is common to check the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) level, which is a pituitary hormone. Paradoxically, the higher this level is, the lower output the thyroid has. Body temperature is regulated by thyroid function, so many Holistic physicians advocate taking the patient's temperature every three hours, starting three hours after getting up, three times, for three days. Heart rate is also decreased with lower thyroid, but there are many other factors such as medication, heart disease and being "over athletic" which can also cause low heart rate and I don't recommend this to diagnose low thyroid. If one takes thyroid, a repeat TSH should be done in three to six weeks and if this level is still high, a higher dose of thyroid is prescribed. An ill or older patient should gradually increase his dosage until the desired amount has been established. |
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