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The Barne's Basal Temperature System

The Barne's Basal Temperature System - Part 1
What is the Barne's Basal Temperature System? One of the simplest and accurate ways to self-test for hypothyroidism is the procedure first described in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in August of 1942 by thyroid expert Broda Barnes, M.D. He conducted a large study of one thousand college students whose temperatures were taken and showed that this test correlated well with thyroid functioning. What Dr. Barnes found was that the normal temperature using a thermometer left under the arm for 10 minutes should fall in the range of 97.8 to 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature BELOW 97.8 degrees indicates hypothyroidism or a under functioning thyroid. If it is above 98.2 this indicates over functioning or hyperthyroidism. Dr. Barnes found that as he began treating these patients with thyroid therapy, their temperatures began to rise.	The thyroid gland has been called the "great imitator" for the fast number of medical conditions it can mimic.

Why is the Thyroid Important?

The main purpose of the thyroid is to "run the body's metabolism". But what is metabolism? Metabolism, defined by Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary defines metabolism as "the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated"

So, that means if your thyroid isn't operating properly, you can not assimilate your food that is supposed to be converted into energy! That's like saying "I know I have gas in my car but it runs so slow!" So you can have the best diet in the world and if you can't utilize the energy from the break down of food, you're going to have a host of problems related to the thyroid!

How Common are Thyroid Problems?

Over five million Americans have this common medical condition. In fact, as many as ten percent of women may have some degree of thyroid hormone deficiency. I personally find in consulting thousands of my clients throughout the US, that number is actually more like 40%. Hypothyroidism is more common than you would believe...and, millions of people are currently hypothyroid and don't know it! In fact hypothyroidism has been called the "great imitator" for the vast number of medical conditions it can mimic:

• Slowed speech and a hoarse, breaking voice. Deepening of the voice can also be noticed.
• Impaired memory
• Impaired cognitive function (brain fog)
• Hives
• Migraine headaches
• Increased sensitivity to heat and cold
• A slow heart rate with ECG changes including low voltage signals. Diminished cardiac output and decreased contractility.
• Sluggish reflexes
• Dry puffy skin, especially on the face, and hair loss, especially thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows
• Depression (especially in the elderly)
• Weight gain
• Anemia caused by impaired intestinal iron and folate absorption or B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia
• Slowed metabolism
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Anxiety/panic attacks
• Choking sensation or difficulty swallowing
• Shortness of breath with a shallow and slow respiratory pattern.
• Increased need for sleep
• Muscle cramps and joint pain
• Brittle fingernails
• Osteoporosis
• Paleness
• Irritability
• Yellowing of the skin due to impaired conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A
• Abnormal menstrual cycles
• Impaired kidney function
• Thin, fragile or absent cuticles
• Infertility or difficulty becoming pregnant
• Elevated serum cholesterol
• Acute psychosis
• Poor muscle tone
• Decreased libido (sex drive)

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How Can the Thyroid be Tested?

One of the simplest and most accurate ways to determine thyroid function is to utilize the Barne's Basal Temperature System. This functional test is performed by taking armpit temperature the first thing in the morning upon awakening and before arising. Menstruating women must perform the test on the second, third, and fourth days of menstruation. If the temperature is consistently at or below 97.6 degrees it means that your thyroid is not functioning properly. If your thyroid temperatures are consistently low, laboratory tests can be done to locate the underlying cause(s) as well as correlating your health history questionnaires.

How Do I Record my Temperatures?

I have spent over 3 months to develop a state-of-the-art graphing system where we can monitor your basal temperatures. You simply enter your temperatures and immediately view graphs that indicate if you have a thyroid problem.

Your online doctor also posts comments in your profile when you establish a program that allows monitoring your progress much easier.

If your doctor has established your thyroid graph system, go to the following link. to enter your basal temperatures and then view your graphs.

If you have not been assigned an online doctor, first take a Free Test.

In the next page, I've provided a link where you can seen an example of a person's thyroid graphs.

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