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Hypothyroidism & Low Thyroid Function
The most common symptoms that come to mind when someone talks about hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones) are weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance and depression. However hypothyroidism is also associated with increased frequency of heart failure, coronary heart disease, dementia, insulin resistance, and dilated cardiomyopathy, and increased risk of breast cancer. In addition it is quite common to also find hypothyroid disease in people that have other medical conditions including cancer, schizophrenia, chronic hepatitis C infection, bipolar disorders, other psychiatric illnesses, and adrenal insufficiency. So hypothyroidism can occur by itself, or it can occur along with other diseases.
Traditionally, someone has been considered to be hypothyroid if they had lab tests that suggest they have low levels of thyroid hormones. However, there are other conditions in which there is low thyroid function, even when traditional lab tests are normal. These conditions include subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone resistance, and reverse T3 elevation, each of which... (Hypothyroidism & Low Thyroid Function)
Phytotherapeutic Support of Thyroid Function
Proper production and function of thyroid hormones involves a number of complex interdependent processes that must all occur to optimal thyroid health. There are seven specific actions involved in the production and activity of thyroid hormones. Each of these actions is required to maintain optimal thyroid hormone health. These processes are all occurring simultaneously in different parts of the thyroid, as well as tissues and cells throughout the body.
Phytotherapy is the scientific study on the effects and clinical use of herbal medicines. The choice of phytotherapeutic agents can be made based on years of clinical experience, and validation by review of international scientific/medical literature. Specific phytotherapeutic agents, when properly combined, can significantly improve the function of all seven critical actions required for thyroid ... (Phytotherapeutic Support of Thyroid Function)
Thyroid Health Protocol
This thyroid health protocol will guide you through the processes that will help you achieve optimal thyroid function. It can be used in the management of hypothyroidism as well as other conditions in which there is low thyroid function, such as subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone resistance, and reverse T3 elevation.
Symptoms of decreased thyroid function include weight gain, fatigue, depressed mood, cognitive dysfunctions (decreased memory “brain fog”, poor concentration), constipation (or less than one bowel movement a day), cold hands and feet, and any patient specific symptom that suggests lowered metabolism. Low thyroid function often ...(Thyroid Health Protocol)
Hypothyroidism & Weight Gain
Decreased thyroid function can occur at any age, even though both men and women are at higher risk for low thyroid function as they age. Both genders are at higher risk if there is any family history of thyroid disease. Other risk factors for hypothyroid disease include gluten intolerance, autoimmune disease in self or a family member, and inadequate iodine intake, or excessive iodine intake. The statistical probability of women developing hypothyroid function also increases with each pregnancy.
Obesity is a common indicator of decreased thyroid function. Though other factors, such as insulin resistance, inadequate physical activity or other lifestyle choices also cause obesity, suboptimal thyroid function is at least contributory in most cases. When the …(Hypothyroidism & Weight Gain)
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