Boost Your Low Thyroid & Metabolism

Physician Mark Hyman recently posted an article about his 7 step plan to boost your low thyroid and metabolism. In the article, he details several factors that contribute to hypothyroidism and low metabolism. These factors include: Environmental factors such as chemicals and pesticides. Chronic stress. Stress can suppress your thyroid. Chronic inflammation from particular foods we eat. Nutritional deficiencies of iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. His 7 step plan includes some very good advice to help you get your hypothyroidism under control. In a nutshell, these steps are: Treat the underlying causes of your hypothyroidism. Supporting your thyroid through good ...

Health Risks

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism sufferers are at risk for a host of other diseases and conditions. Below is a list of common conditions that thyroid patients are at risk for. We will be adding detailed information about each as well as possible causes, prevention, and treatments. Health Risks Anemia Diabetes Heart Disease Increased risk of infections Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Autoimmune Diseases In addition, if you or any blood relatives have an autoimmune disease, you are at increased risk of having other autoimmune diseases such as: Addison's Disease Celiac Disease Crohn's Disease Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Grave's Disease Lupus erythematosus Pernicious Anemia Rheumatoid Arthritis Vitiligo

Symptoms

This is a list of many, but probably not all symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis symptoms are often fairly vague and can be mistaken for some other condition. Symptoms also vary from person to person, so you may not experience all the same symptoms that another thyroid patient experiences. Symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Feeling fatigued, tired, sluggish, or weak Slow body movements Memory problems and forgetfulness Difficulty concentrating Depression Difficulty finding the right words or communicating effectively Inability to tolerate cold Muscle weakness Muscle aches and cramps Joint pain Cold skin Dry skin Yellowish tint to the skin Facial puffiness, especially around the eyes Coarse and thinning hair Brittle Nails Constipation Heavy or irregular menstrual periods A goiter (englarged ...