In 1971 Dr. R.I.S. Bayliss a famous Endocrinologist, in his speech at the Medical Society's Transactions; after many decades of treating thyroid conditions he was asked again how he could tell when a patient had adequate thyroid replacement. "I am often asked how the correct dose of thyroxine is determined. The answer is clinically by the patient's pulse rate, his sense of wellbeing, the texture of his skin, his tolerance of cold, his bowel function, and the speed with which his deep tendon reflexes relax." Is thyroid not the hormone capable of raising the constitution and well-being of the patient? Anyone can be brought up to the top of their constitutional capabilities when tested adequately for thyroid hormone. This would only be done by clinical assessment, not blood tests; there is no relation between the signs and symptoms of low thyroid disease, the TSH, or the other related blood tests.

Slow Reflexes

• The connection was made late in the 19th century when doctors studying patients with Hypothyroidism observed that clinically hypothyroid individuals have very slow or absent tendon reflexes. The speed at which this reflex reaction occurs is an indicator of cellular function. The lower the speed of conduction, the lower the cellular energy and function.

• Cellular function is ultimately controlled by T3, the most biologically active thyroid hormone. Low levels of T3 in the cells result in diminished cellular function, which ultimately causes the clinical symptoms of Hypothyroidism. Since blood tests cannot measure the level of intracellular T3, one way to objectively test cellular function is by measuring the speed at which a nerve impulse is conducted through nerve and muscle cells. Thyroid disorders tend to run in families, therefore it is usually hereditary.

In medical school, we are all taught that the reflexes speed up and slow down with thyroid function.

• Historical overview of Reflex testing with Achilles

• One of the oldest tests for hypothyroidism was the Achilles tendon reflex test in which the rate of relaxation of the calf muscle corresponds to thyroid function. The relaxation is slow in hypothyroid people.

• Exactly the same slow relaxation occurs in the hypothyroid heart muscle, contributing to heart failure, because the semi-contracted heart can’t receive as much blood as the normally relaxed heart. The hypothyroid blood vessels are unable to relax properly, contributing to hypertension. Hypothyroid nerves don’t easily return to their energized relaxed state, leading to insomnia, parasthesias, movement disorders, and nerves that are swollen and very susceptible to pressure damage.”

• “The thyroid hormone keeps the cellular energy high, the adrenaline low, and reflexes strong. It undoubtedly has an important effect on both perception and responses.

“Checking the relaxation rate of the Achilles reflex is a quick way to check the effect of the thyroid on your nerves and muscles. The relaxation should be instantaneous, loose and floppy.”

• “There are several convenient indicators of the metabolic rate, the daily temperature cycle, and pulse rate (the temperature should rise after breakfast), the amount of water lost by evaporation, and the speed of relaxation of muscles (Achilles reflex relaxation).”

“Measuring the speed and relaxation of the Achilles tendon reflex twitch is a traditional method for judging thyroid function, because in hypothyroidism the relaxation is visibly delayed”.

• Woltman’s sign Achilles

• Delayed relaxation of the muscle stretch reflex (Woltman’s Sign) occurs in hypothyroidism.

The Achilles tendon reflex is a scientific way to assess thyroid function. The foot should plantar flex quickly and then return immediately to its starting position or beyond with nohesitation if the metabolism is healthy. No response or a very slow return back to original position are indicative of low metabolism.

Achilles to Brachioradialis

Dr. Turner, the inventor, creator, and Intellectual property holder of the Thyroflex, and the ‘Core Hormone’ system, the BioPharma Nutaceuticals and Pharmaceuticals, SAM Integrative software analysis for hormones, the Hormone Tele Medicine medical consultation services, initially began development on the Thyroid Reflex research now called the Thyroflex focusing on the Achilles reflex. Then Dr. Turner moved the research and testing to the Brachioradialis, as a more practical test location, the Brachioradialis in the arm, for testing and screening of patients. The Achilles and the Brachioradialis are 99.9% correlated. Clinical trials were then completed over a three-year period on 2,200 people, testing not only the Reflex speed, but also the Neurotransmitters and the Resting Metabolic Rate. (RMR) When we combined the symptoms with the Thyroflex results we were able to offer to other medical practices a precise, integrated system to treat and help their patients with Thyroid disease. The results are proof in and of itself. The Thyroflex is peer reviewed, published, with FDA & CE

Registration

• The Nitek Thyroflex system has now tested over 1/3 million people, accurately identifying those at risk with thyroid disease. Treating the people identified with Thyroid disorders with the Nitek Core Hormone protocols and the BioPharma medications and assisting these people to lead a symptom free quality of life.

Dr. Turner also discovered in his research and clinical trial endeavors, how to identify Hashimoto’s, how to put it into remission, and how to eventually eliminate the autoimmune disorder helping tens of thousands of people to be auto immune free, and to enjoy life once again.