| It seems as if a diagnosis of a low thyroid used to be | | | | other things too. |
| more common a generation ago. These days, medical | | | | If you have a borderline case that does not, you can |
| professionals are not as eager to make this call. And | | | | try some safe and simple low thyroid diet changes. |
| when they do test for this condition, they seem to set | | | | Some normally healthy food contains thyroid inhibitors. |
| the baseline for it very high, so that many borderline | | | | They can aggravate problems in people who are |
| cases go untreated. This is a judgment call that | | | | already sensitive. Food allergies could be the culprit too. |
| doctors make, and it is not all that common to get a | | | | The problem can also be caused by a lack of certain |
| different answer when you move from one doctor to | | | | nutrients, and this can be quickly fixed. |
| another. | | | | Iodine |
| Here are some symptoms that people report when | | | | Since a lot more of us are avoiding salt, we may |
| they do have an underactive thyroid. | | | | actually need more iodine. Iodine is a trace mineral, and |
| - Fatigue or Weakness - These come from a sluggish | | | | most table salt is fortified with it. Your thyroid needs |
| metabolism. | | | | iodine to function properly. You can find salt in dairy |
| - Weight Gain or Trouble Losing Weight. | | | | products and seafood. You can also buy a |
| - Dry Hair and Skin, or even Hair Loss | | | | supplement. |
| - Cold Intolerance - You seem to like the room a lot | | | | Dairy products, seafood, and seaweed are good |
| warmer than others. | | | | sources of iodine. |
| - Constipation | | | | Low Thyroid Diet Changes |
| - Depression or Bad Mood - Yes, a sluggish thyroid | | | | Some research suggests that Goitregen inhibits thyroid |
| can affect your mood. | | | | function. This is found in some foods that we normally |
| - Memory Loss | | | | include as part of a healthy diet. Raw broccoli, peanuts, |
| - Abnormal Periods | | | | and peaches are some common examples. If you are |
| - Decreased Libido | | | | concerned about some of the symptoms we listed, try |
| Of course, any of these symptoms could have | | | | skipping these for a few days to see if you feel better. |
| another cause. But if you have consulted a medical | | | | Other research believes that food allergies can |
| doctor, and there is no other cause, a sluggish thyroid | | | | aggravate the condition. One common culprit may be |
| could be to blame. Experts estimate that 10 percent of | | | | gluten allergies, which are thought to be quite common. |
| Americans have this problem, but millions of people do | | | | Try a gluten free diet for a few days. |
| not realize it. Women are times times more likely to | | | | Do You Have a Low Functioning Thyroid? |
| have thyroid problems than men are. The problem | | | | Again, please go see your doctor. But since diagnostic |
| becomes more severe with age. | | | | criteria seem to vary by medical professional, you may |
| Natural Hypothyroidism Remedies | | | | get a different answer from different doctors. If you |
| Of course, you should consult with a doctor if you think | | | | find you have a borderline case, try some natural |
| you are at risk. Some cases require medical treatment. | | | | remedies like supplements or diet changes. |
| The symptoms we listed could also be caused by | | | | |