The thyroid is connected with metabolism, energy, mood, skin, and hair. In my practice, I see that many people live for years with signs that this system is working too slowly. I look at the body as a whole: the thyroid works together with the other endocrine glands. My task is to create conditions that support the restoration of the body’s internal reserves.
It can be difficult to wake up in the morning, energy may be low, and you may feel slowed down and lacking strength.
Cold hands and feet, dry skin, brittle hair, and brittle nails can accompany disturbances in metabolism.
When metabolism works more slowly, it can be difficult to maintain your usual weight and level of activity.
I consider the thyroid not on its own, but together with the entire endocrine system. In my experience, its function is influenced by stress and a lack of oxygen and nutrients.
I pay attention to elements the body needs for the glands to function: iodine, zinc, selenium, silicon, and other trace elements.
In my practice, it is important to normalize the body’s chemistry and create conditions for better nourishment of tissues and endocrine organs.
I advise paying attention to the body’s signals. A morning temperature below 36.8°C may be a reason to pay attention to the condition of the thyroid and discuss an examination with a doctor. Do not stop medicines prescribed by your doctor on your own.
I do not view the thyroid gland in isolation. When its function declines, it affects the entire endocrine system: the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, gonads, and other organs related to metabolism. Therefore, I look not for a single symptom, but for the overall picture.
In my observations, I link the decline in thyroid function primarily to a lack of iodine, oxygen, and nutrients. According to my approach, stress deprives the body of a significant portion of the resources needed to properly nourish tissues. This can lead to metabolic disorders, decreased energy, and other changes.
I also pay attention to blood circulation and the functioning of the nervous system. The brain must receive enough oxygen and nutrition to correctly coordinate the work of the endocrine glands. Therefore, I examine the state of the thyroid gland in conjunction with the state of blood vessels, metabolism, and the body's general reserves.
I begin recovery with the body as a whole, rather than a single gland. For me, the task is to create conditions for normal blood supply, delivery of oxygen, and microelements to the tissues. At the same time, I look at nutrition, movement, daily routine, and a person's ability to recover from exertion and stress.
I pay special attention to the entire endocrine system. The thyroid gland is connected to the work of other glands, so one cannot limit oneself only to its indicators or a single symptom. I try to understand where tissue nourishment is disrupted and why the body is not maintaining normal metabolism.
With this approach, I take into account not only the results of examinations, but also a person's condition in daily life. Body temperature, energy, sleep, memory, mood, the condition of the skin and hair, weight changes, and other signals help me see the big picture. In the case of pronounced or new symptoms, a medical examination remains a necessary part of health monitoring.
If you would first like to understand my perspective on the thyroid gland, I advise starting with the video lesson "Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland Disease Pandemic". It will help you understand why I view this problem more broadly than just a single gland and link it to metabolism and the entire endocrine system. The video lesson is located further down this page.
For a broader introduction to my approach, I also recommend the electronic book "Azbuka zdorovya / The ABC of Health". And if you need a personal plan tailored to your condition, please fill out the consultation questionnaire. Based on the questionnaire, I will be able to understand your situation and determine when a personal consultation is needed. All these materials are located further down the page.
I consider the endocrine system to be a single, interconnected system. Changes in thyroid function can be accompanied by disruptions in the work of other glands and in metabolism.
I pay attention primarily to a lack of iodine, oxygen, and nutrients, as well as the impact of prolonged stress. It is important for me to evaluate these factors within the overall picture of the body's condition.
I believe that condition must be evaluated more broadly than a single indicator. It is important to combine medical examination with observation of your well-being and other signs of the body's condition.
Start with the video lesson "Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland Disease Pandemic". If you need a personal plan, fill out the consultation questionnaire — the materials are located further down the page.
Medical degree from Tashkent (1967), US degrees in homeopathy and naturopathy, Ph.D. in nutrition. Over fifty years of practice in Europe, America and Asia.
“A doctor’s task is not to suppress a symptom, but to cleanse the blood and normalize the body’s chemistry.”
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