In a message dated 12/31/99 8:11:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< would the same reasoning be true for thyroid? Like if you take a thyroid
 supplement, you are going to further upset the body's balance? >>
If you need to take the thyroid supplement it means that your body is out of
balance to start with and the supplement will hopefully be in the correct
amount to restore balance. Normal thyroid function is called euthyroid in
contrast to hypo- [too little] or hyper- [too much] thyroid activity.