Intriguing Connections — CTS, Diabetes, Thyroid

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be more than it appears to be at first. It may be a harbinger for future metabolic disturbances.

CTS may be a precursor of diabetes. Thirty six per cent of people in a British study who had CTS later developed Type 2 diabetes, up to 10 years later.

Another doctor suggests a thyroid connection. He found that normalizing the low body temperatures found in low thyroid conditions could improve CTS.

Both diabetes and low thyroid are imbalances in the endocrine system. One uncorrected imbalance leads to another over time.

The endocrine glands are the pineal and pituitary in the head, the thyroid and parathyroid in the throat, and the pancreas, adrenals, ovaries and testes in the abdomen. They secrete hormones directly into the blood.

The nervous system controls the endocrine system. Chiropractic adjustments help bring the nervous system back into balance. And an individualized health scan can indicate your appropriate nutritional needs.

Chiropractic care and nutrition can be part of your winning combination for optimal wellness.

Remember if you want to feel fine,
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Aldenville Chiropractic Wellness
Chicopee, MA 413 532-1040