As seen on TV | Mind and Body Solutions - Part 7
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The Gut: one major factor causing thyroid dysfunction

Since I published my article on the link between chlorine and thyroid issues a few weeks, I have had several comments and questions from people. This week I want to elaborate more on the factors that cause thyroid dysfunction.

Beside chlorine, there are 2 other factors that are well known in the medical literature to cause or contribute to a variety of thyroid problems.

As we could suspect, the diet has a direct impact on these conditions. Specifically, wheat is a major trigger. What explains this observation? The structure of gliadin, which is a portion of the protein gluten found in wheat, rye, barley, among other grains, is closely similar to that of the thyroid gland. When the integrity of the small intestine is compromised, gliadin enters the bloodstream, the immune system tags it for destruction. Following this, the body makes antibodies that will destroy the gliadin molecule. But these antibodies will also attack the thyroid gland.

At this point, you may ask what compromises the function of the small intestine? Chlorine is one factor! Heavy metals like mercury is another one, as well the diet.

The goal here is to restore the function of the gut in order to stop the auto-destruction of the thyroid gland.

Next week, I will cover the second major factor that lead to thyroid disorders.

Hope this answer the question. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact me.

yours in health,
Dr Serge

 

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Thyroid and chlorine: what do they have in common?

 

This week, I wanted to elaborate on one main factor that causes thyroid malfunction.In more than 90% of cases of hormonal/thyroid issues we see in the office, we find chlorine as being a major endocrine disruptor.

An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that interferes with the hormonal system. Based on chemistry, chlorine is similar to iodine. And when there is accumulation of chlorine in the body, chlorine would displace the iodine in the thyroid gland. In order words, the thyroid would utilize chlorine instead of iodine, leading to thyroid dysfunction. In addition, it is well known that chlorine neutralizes iodine in the body making it inert. Consequently, the thyroid is lacking iodine and can’t function properly.

In most cases, a gentle detox of the thyroid gland is the first step. Then, supplementation with iodine is required in order to restore the function of the thyroid.

If you have any comments, please feel free to contact me.

yours in health,
Dr Serge
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Do we need to supplement our diet with calcium?

In my last newsletter, I briefly talked about bone disease and I got several emails asking if it is good to supplement our diet with calcium. This week, I am going to cover this topic. 

Over the last few years, calcium supplementation has been quite the controversy. There are reports that calcium supplementation has been connected to heart issues, such as calcification of the arteries of the heart. In addition, for years postmenopausal women have criticized the little evidence that calcium supplementation actually prevented fractures in healthy women.

The issue is that the great majority of the calcium supplements are not bio-available, meaning that the body can’t assimilate it well and can’t utilize it correctly. When calcium supplements are poorly formulated they leave calcium deposits in the body outside the bone, leading to problems such as cataracts, kidney/gall bladder stones, calcification of the arteries, joint issues, arthritis, and so on. Which lead to the theory of calcium being connected to the conditions mentioned above.

Like I mentioned previously osteoporosis is a disease of sugar metabolism and protein deficiency. There may be no need to supplement once you address these 2 factors.

The best source of calcium is bone/chicken broth.  Other good sources of calcium are kale, spinach, collard greens, almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, okra, among others.

If you have any comments, please feel free to contact me.

yours in health,
Dr Serge

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