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Broda Barnes Phd - on hypothyroidism, resources

Broda Barnes Phd (in thyroid physiology) was an advocate of the following:

  • undiagnosed hypothyroidism is responsible for a wide range of health problems

  • thyroid function blood tests leaves many patients with undiagnosed symptoms of hypothyroidism

  • basal temperature (taken upon awakening in the morning, but before leaving your bed) is one of the most valid tests to evaluate thyroid function

  • natural desiccated thyroid hormone is more effective than synthetic thyroid hormones in replacement therapy

Barnes believed that many common diseases, including heart disease, cancer, depression, arthritis, diabetes, the common cold, tonsillitis, ear infections, apparent laziness in children, various menstrual disorders, and skin disorders, were caused or exacerbated by hypothyroidism.[3][6] 

In his books, Barnes argued that hypothyroidism affected more than 40% of the American population,[3][6] significantly higher than the prevalence of approximately 5% reported in the peer-reviewed medical literature.[17] Barnes attributed this difference to the failure of diagnostic tests to correlate with the clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in all cases.[3]

Further materials can be found at the website of  The Broda O. Barnes, M.D. Research Foundation, Inc:

"a not-for-profit organization dedicated to education, research and training in the field of thyroid and metabolic balance"  that "works nationally and internationally to disseminate the work of Dr. Barnes and other pioneers in the field of thyroid and other endocrine dysfunctions through lectures, seminars, consultations, and publications to physicians, medical research personnel, health professionals, clinics and the lay public." 

Broda Barnes - books

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Broda Barnes - Videos
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