Re: dry and peeling skin,dry hair - detox?

Inti- this does sound like low thyroid. What is your Ca/K ratio?


Calcium/Potassium (Ca/K) Ratio:
•Called the thyroid ratio because calcium and potassium play a vital role in regulating thyroid activity.
•Does not always correlate with blood thyroid tests because hair analysis is a tissue test. Often blood tests will be normal but hair analysis will indicate an impaired thyroid function. Sometimes symptoms of hypothyroidism may be evident, but the hair test will show a hyperactive thyroid ratio. For nutritional correction, it is prudent to follow the hair analysis indication.

Ideal Calcium/Potassium Ratio is 4:1:
•A calcium/potassium ratio of less than 4:1 is indicative of increased thyroid activity.
•The thyroid gland is one of the major glands which regulate metabolic rate in the body. A hyperactive thyroid is associated with fast metabolism.
•When the thyroid (and adrenal) ratios are not normal, the efficiency of energy production in the body decreases. It is like an engine that is turning too slow or too fast - power output declines.

Symptoms of Reduced Thyroid Activity Include:
•Tendency to gain weight
•Cold hands and feet - tendency to feel cold
•Lack of sweating
•Fatigue
•Dry skin and dry hair
•Tendency towards constipation

Symptoms of Overactive Thyroid Activity Include:
•Excessive sweating
•Hyperactivity, irritability
•Nervousness
•Oily hair and skin
•Occasional tendency towards frequent bowel movements or diarrhea during times of stress

Trends Associated with the Calcium/Potassium Ratio:



Ratio:

Trend:



32+

Severe low thyroid activity 75%+ energy loss



16 - 32

Sluggish thyroid 50-75% energy loss



8 - 16

Moderate sluggish thyroid 25-50% energy loss



4 - 8

Mild sluggish thyroid activity 10-25% energy loss



4

IDEAL - 100% energy



2 - 4

Mild fast thyroid activity 10-25% energy loss



1 - 2

Moderate fast thyroid activity 25-50% energy loss



Below 1

Excessive thyroid activity 50% or more energy loss


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