| For many, the thyroid can be one of the most | | | | symptoms you are likely to experience. The underlying |
| disruptive forces in the body. Is your thyroid the cause | | | | problem is that the hormones produced by the thyroid |
| of your depression or your foul mood? It could be. | | | | are not being produced properly. Two hormones are |
| There is evidence available that links the two together. | | | | produced by the thyroid: thyroxine (called T-4) and |
| Those that are tired and depressed may find that their | | | | triiodothyronine (called T-3). These control the rate the |
| thyroid is actually behind the problem. | | | | body uses fats and carbs. They also are used to |
| What Is The Thyroid? | | | | manage the heart rate. They are in use to keep your |
| The thyroid is a gland that produces several types of | | | | body temperature stable and to help monitor the |
| hormones. These hormones allow your body to | | | | production of protein in your body. |
| function properly. There are two main types of thyroid | | | | When this happens, the body cannot perform |
| disease. Hypothyroidism is the condition in which the | | | | necessary functions properly. You feel bad because |
| thyroid gland is under working and hyperthyroidism is | | | | your body's temperature is off and your heart rate is |
| the condition in which the gland is working too much. In | | | | not stable. You feel bad after meals because of the |
| both conditions, the thyroid does not work properly, | | | | use of fats and carbs. |
| which means that the production of hormones from | | | | Getting Help |
| this gland is off. This can cause a number of problems. | | | | There are various methods to getting help for the |
| The good news is that there is a good amount of help | | | | thyroid disease you are facing. Doctors are often the |
| for these thyroid problems. In fact, doctors are able to | | | | first stop for treatment. Doctor treatment usually |
| help regulate the thyroid to some degree using | | | | includes the use of synthetic thyroid hormone |
| medications. Yet, the main problem people have is | | | | levothyroxine. This is available under name brands |
| getting the proper treatment. Many patients go from | | | | Levothroid, Levoxyl, and Unithroid. These medications |
| doctor to doctor, from medication to medication | | | | help to get the hormone levels back up to natural |
| without getting the help they need. This often stems | | | | levels. |
| from the fact that the symptoms of thyroid problems | | | | In addition, to help these thyroid medications to work, |
| also resemble anxiety disorders or even are just signs | | | | your doctor may require that you eat a high fiber diet |
| of aging. | | | | and that you eat more soy based foods. They may |
| The symptoms of a thyroid disorder can include: | | | | require that you also consume calcium supplements, |
| 1. Irritability: unwarranted problems where people feel | | | | iron supplements, and aluminum hydroxide to boost the |
| as if they are just in a foul mood, often taken out on | | | | body's ability to use these synthetic medications. |
| those around them. | | | | Beyond these medications, there are alternative |
| 2. Heart palpitations: the heart's beat is not normal, or | | | | treatments that can help. There are thyroid hormone |
| there may be a sudden feeling of fluttering in the chest, | | | | replacement products available. For example, Amour is |
| but no heart problem is immediately evident through | | | | a product that is used for those who are suffering |
| initial testing. | | | | from a lack of T-3 hormones. In some cases, you can |
| 3. Difficulty with concentration: This is a common | | | | improve your tired feeling by taking an over the |
| problem for those facing thyroid disease since the | | | | counter supplement of adrenal hormone. Other |
| regulation of hormones is not correct. The mind seems | | | | nutrients that can help include selenium, zinc, Vitamin C |
| unable to focus on the current task. | | | | and Vitamin B-12. These nutrients, working together |
| 4. Memory problems: Sometimes a side effect of the | | | | can help improve the overall function of the thyroid and |
| hormones, memory loss can lead to frustrations. | | | | give your body the nutrients it needs to perform well. |
| Other symptoms include: | | | | For those potentially suffering from hyperthyroidism or |
| -Fatigue | | | | hypothyroidism, it is very important to seek out |
| -Puffy, swollen looking face and neck | | | | professional medical attention. Ask your doctor about |
| -Dry, pale skin | | | | natural, healthy treatment options available to you. |
| -Depression | | | | Complications of this condition can be life threatening, |
| -Muscle weakness, easy physical tiredness | | | | especially in people that have been suffering from it |
| -Unexplained weight gain | | | | for an extensive amount of time. Alternative |
| -Excessive sleepiness | | | | treatments for thyroid disease are a possible option |
| Why It Makes You Feel Bad | | | | for many. Do not overlook what these products can |
| Why does the thyroid gland make you feel bad? | | | | provide for you. |
| There are several reasons for this, including the | | | | |