From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.....

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.

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Topics: thyroid symptoms, fibromyalgia, ADD, phthalate, plasticizer, allergies, plastic, styrofoam

Most of the patients I consult with have a few things in common:

1. They were diagnosed with hypothyroidism at some point in their lives.
2. They take some form of thyroid hormone replacement.
3. They continue to experience some degree of thyroid symptoms despite conventional treatment.

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Topics: TSH, T3, hypothyroid, gut, hypothyroid symptoms, Reverse T3

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.

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Topics: TSH, insulin resistance, T4, T3, hypothyroid, pre-diabetes

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.

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Topics: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune, Hashimoto's, TSH, thyroid, autoimmune thyroid, T4, T3, Immune System, TH1, TH2, TPO Ab, TBG Ab

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.

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Topics: autoimmune, gluten, fibromyalgia, Leaky Gut, Enzymes, Detoxification, autoimmune illness, RA

I read many newsletters and research articles, books and learn from videos and seminars. This thought provoking article about the use of our Acugraph Digital Meridian Imaging system had a lot of relevance to the goals most of my patients have. I asked for and received permission to post this article for your benefit. Most of it you will understand, some of it you may not. Just give my office a call and we can get your sheduled for your Acugraph evaluation!

Do you have patients who suffer from these symptoms?

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Topics: Acupuncture and Water, dehydration, Drink Water, effects of dehydration, Effects of water, Importance of Water, proper water intake, TCM pattern diagnosis and water, water cleanse, Water is healing, Water therapy, Why drink water

If you are suffering with fibromyalgia or chronic pain and don't know why, it's time your investigation includes looking at the role of sub-optimal brain function and nutritional deficiencies. Check out the video below and we'll continue the discussion after that:

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Topics: Hashimoto's, gluten, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, autoimmune thyroid