The Parathyroid hormone (manages energy availability) is in stress still so watch for foods that support and/or negate the thyroid. Foods that support thyroid health are those that contain trace minerals like seaweed, coconut oil, shellfish, organ meats.
(http://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-foods-thyroid)
Often soy products can interfere with the thyroid’s ability to make hormones, but only if you’re not getting enough Iodine. Foods that slow down the thyroid: fermented soy foods, raw veg like cabbage, turnips and Brussel sprouts which interfere with the uptake of iodine. Be cautious with Gluten containing gains, millet and coffee. These effects on the thyroid have been reportedly inconsistent.
Many times blood tests do not support your need for thyroid medications and often the generic meds don’t work well. No one has been able to pinpoint why this is the case.
Symptoms of low thyroid: poor memory, mental confusion, heavy bleeding during a menstrual period, exhaustion, sleeplessness, tremors, sense of poor energy and well-being, irritability.
A double-whammy exists for the next ten days or so as the frequencies that support the adrenals also come under stress. Adrenal supportive foods include: almonds, avocados, yams, Swiss chard, parsley, brazil nuts, kale, walnuts, oranges, lemons, kidney beans, celery, seaweed, berries, squash, millet (skip if you suspect that have a thyroid issue) , dried figs, hemp seeds, dried dates and mushrooms.
Genes in stress this week: Heart failure gene. This is also likely associated with the increased adrenal stress.
An Obesity Gene dealing with carbohydrate metabolism activates on June 14th, you may want take extra digestion enzymes (we like food based ones – like Nature’s Sunshine, Therayzyme (plant enzymes by Howard Loomis) - a nice line of nutrients; many of which contain amylase. (from web: LitaLee.com – Products- plant enzymes)
Amylase, an enzyme that helps break down carbs/starches is often lacking when the body is under stress. It ceases its influence on the 12th, so for a bit, you might want to cut down on breads, potatoes… A lack of enzymes that break down carbohydrates often leads to skin comparable to “the Pillsbury dough boy” look and feel.
If the thyroid adrenal and enzyme hits weren’t enough, the Obesity gene comes into play on Tuesday. It is often that obesity is a metabolic disorder and not an eating disorder as many medical practitioners will insist.
Nutrient in stress: Histidine - Histidine is an essential amino acid that has a number of functions. The primary function of this amino acid is for growth and repair of tissues. Red and white blood cell formation also requires this amino acid. Sources of histidine include: wheat, rice, and rye.
Edema flares for the next few days for those who are susceptible. Potassium cell salts and Methionine (an amino acid associated with metal detox, kidney stone and organ repair) are vulnerable.
Together with cysteine, methionine is one of two sulfur- containing amino acids that help the body rebuild and repair damaged tissue. Sulfur is also associated with movement of fluids in the body. Methionine helps other amino acid like cysteine (for digestion) carnitine (for heart health) taurine (for healthy muscle signaling and a support for sulfur), and choline (a support for energy and bran function.
Muscles in stress: Lessor toes, the knees and the supraspinatus (small muscle in the upper back associated with the shoulder girdle). Joints in general are under pressure this week.
The parathyroid hormone activates now along with the muscles supporting the physical structures of the front of the throat. You may feel additional energy or even experience some issues with swallowing. The small muscles of the finger and toes are active now and with the issues of edema surfacing, you may feel some swelling in those areas.
Pathogen in stress: Human respiratory virus
Medications in stress: any that contains lithium – a natural tranquilizer.