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I know that the phytoestrogens in soy can, if taken to excess, cause
feminizing symptoms such as gynecomastia in men; but as Quackwatch
points out, "Wilson's Temperature Syndrome" is a dubious diagnosis
and may not even be a disorder. A low temperature can also be a
function of the pituitary, pineal and hypothalamus glands--and have
nothing to do with the thyroid. In the absence of abnormal T3 and T4
levels, other causes need to be ruled out for that group of symptoms.
(Wilson was a naturopath, not an MD or DO). And it is quite rightly
pointed out that an excess of thyroid hormone (whether ingested or
secreted) can be cardiotoxic--a helluva lot bigger problem than
hypothyroidism. Finally, in the absence of soybean allergy or
abnormally high estrogen levels, there is no reason to avoid
unfermented soy products like soymilk or edamame--but even a drop of
almond milk in an individual allergic to tree nuts can cause fatal
anaphylactic shock. People with peanut allergies have been known to
develop tree nut allergies without warning and in greater proportions
than in the general population, so almond milk is not a good idea
even if you're only allergic to peanuts but not (yet?) tree nuts.
On Jul 31, 2006, at 10:45 AM, Ken Mary wrote:
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I know that the phytoestrogens =
in soy can, if taken to excess, cause feminizing symptoms such as =
gynecomastia in men; but as Quackwatch points out, "Wilson's Temperature =
Syndrome" is a dubious diagnosis and may not even be a disorder. A =
low temperature can also be a function of the pituitary, pineal and =
hypothalamus glands--and have nothing to do with the thyroid. In the =
absence of abnormal T3 and T4 levels, other causes need to be ruled out =
for that group of symptoms. (Wilson was a naturopath, not an MD or DO). =
And it is quite rightly pointed out that an excess of thyroid hormone =
(whether ingested or secreted) can be cardiotoxic--a helluva lot bigger =
problem than hypothyroidism. Finally, in the absence of soybean =
allergy or abnormally high estrogen levels, there is no reason to avoid =
unfermented soy products like soymilk or edamame--but even a drop of =
almond milk in an individual allergic to tree nuts can cause fatal =
anaphylactic shock. People with peanut allergies have been known to =
develop tree nut allergies without warning and in greater proportions =
than in the general population, so almond milk is not a good idea even =
if you're only allergic to peanuts but not (yet?) tree =
nuts.
On Jul 31, 2006, at 10:45 AM, Ken Mary =
wrote:
From: "Tim =
TenClay"I often hear people talk about =
the benefits of Soy Milk, but as youmay know =
people with thyroid disorders are supposed to limit their soyintake. =
In any case, my wife likes a latte every morning and =
I'vebeen making it with Unsweetened =
Almond Milk -- You can get it atalmost any =
healthfood store - I'd recommend it.
Soy is a =
powerful goitrogen and can harm even a healthy thyroid if eaten =
inexcess. Eat only fermented soy products like =
miso and natto, they are veryhealthy for =
the body. The bugs have removed most if not all the problemsubstances.
There is a huge, seemingly =
growing incidence of low thyroid function, calledWilson's Temperature Syndrome, which may be IMO =
caused by the overuse of soyproducts in =
commercially prepared foods.
http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com=/
For an opposing viewpoint:ht=
tp://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/News/wilson.html
Low =
thyroid function or symptoms of such in spite of normal test results =
canoften be treated with iodine =
supplements. There is a transdermal therapyusing =
Lugol's solution, and a tablet Ioderal, both have been very =
successfulaccording to local health radio =
programs. I have no direct experience withthese =
therapies.
Also check out:http://www.supernutrient.=com/iodine.cfmThis page describes iodine =
receptor blocking by halogens. Here is anotherpotential cause of low thyroid. Considering the =
widespread use of fluoridesin drinking =
water and toothpaste, it is a wonder that more of us do not =
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