Functional Tests for Hypothyroidism

1. Achilles return reflex

• A delayed Achilles return reflex is a classic sign of hypothyroidism.
• In the absence of spinal lesions, a delayed Achilles return reflex bilaterally indicates the strong likelihood for low thyroid activity, along with the corresponding signs and symptoms.

2. Basal Body Temperature test

• The basal body temperature (BBT) reflects the body’s basal metabolism, which refers to the amount of energy your body burns at rest.
• The basal metabolism is largely determined by hormones secreted from the thyroid and to a lesser degree the adrenal glands.
• The function of the thyroid can be observed by measuring the fluctuations of the basal body temperature over a number of days.
• Reduced axillary temperature is also common with reduced adrenal function, a diet low in essential fatty acids, protein malnutrition and thiamine deficiency. Therefore, you should not equivocally associate a depressed temperature with a pure thyroid problem.

3. Iodine skin test

• The iodine skin test is a functional assessment for iodine status in the body.
• By painting the skin with a 2% solution of iodine we can see how quickly the body absorbs the available iodine.
• The quicker the iodine fades, the greater the deficiency can be assumed to be.

The above tests are part of our in-office Lab Testing System called In-Office Laboratory Testing- Functional Terrain Analysis.
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