Despite enormous expenditures for health care in the United States, several life-impacting chronic conditions and diseases are on the rise. A large number of patients who visit my office with a chronic health chanllenge are found to have some type autoimmune basis for their health decline via specific testing.
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Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC
Recent Posts
Autoimmune Diseases On The Rise. How To Minimize Your Risk
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Topics: autoimmune, Hashimoto's, fibromyalgia, brain based therapy, autoimmune disease
Why Insomnia Plagues Hashimoto's and Other Autoimmune Illness
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Wed, Mar 06, 2013
Insomnia is a common complaint with the patients I see who have health challenges such as fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism symptoms, peripheral neuropathy and vertigo.
Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, fibromyalgia, vertigo, Insomnia
Difficulty Losing Fat? This May Be The Cause
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Mar 05, 2013
Obesity has hit epidemic proportions and the world is desperate to do anything to lose their unwanted fat.
Although eating a healthy diet and exercise is paramount to losing fat, there is one little unknown fact that will prevent millions of people from ever losing fat.
Topics: thyroid symptoms, fibromyalgia, ADD, phthalate, plasticizer, allergies, plastic, styrofoam
The Thyroid-Gut Connection; Poor Thyroid Hormone Conversion
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Most of the patients I consult with have a few things in common:
- They were diagnosed with hypothyroidism at some point in their lives.
- They take some form of thyroid hormone replacement.
- They continue to experience some degree of thyroid symptoms despite conventional treatment.
Topics: TSH, T3, hypothyroid, gut, hypothyroid symptoms, Reverse T3
Does High TSH with Normal T4 and T3 Mean Hypothyroidism?
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Feb 26, 2013
A research study published in December 2012 sheds some light on a phenomenon we see quite often …
A patient has elevated TSH but normal T4 and T3.
Topics: TSH, insulin resistance, T4, T3, hypothyroid, pre-diabetes
Not Knowing If You Have Autoimmune Thyroid is Harmful To Your Health
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Feb 19, 2013
If you've been reading my blog for a while you know I have revealed the fact that the number-one cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune thyroid [1]. Based on the number of medically managed hypothyroid patients who have sought my care for their numerous persistant health challenges, thyroid hormone replacement alone does not address the underlying cause of Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid). Too many patients who only utilize thyroid hormone replacement therapy may never feel the way they truly desire. It's a shame and that's why I am dedicated to helping patient's with autoimmune thyroid improve their health with my unique blend of natural methods.
Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, TSH, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid, T4, T3, Immune System, TH1, TH2, TPO Ab, TBG Ab
Leaky Gut: Autoimmune Connection. Can This Be Destroying Your Health?
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Feb 03, 2013
Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is a major cause of disease and dysfunction in modern society, accounts for at least 50% of chronic complaints, as confirmed by laboratory tests.
Topics: autoimmune, gluten, fibromyalgia, Leaky Gut, Enzymes, Detoxification, autoimmune illness, RA