The Link Between Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism and pregnancy have been linked with each other for the longest time now. They are two very interrelated types of conditions. More importantly, women are at increased risk of developing hypothyroidism when they are pregnant or right after when they give birth. 

Thus, pregnancy in a certain way can be almost equated to hypothyroidism because of the increase in risks it poses to the person.

Since pregnancy is already a very sensitive condition and when coupled with hypothyroidism, it can turn into something very crucial for both the mother and the baby. Women are always advised to be very careful when dealing with pregnancy. 

As much as possible, they need to go through several tests just to make sure that they are not suffering from hypothyroidism. Unnoticed hypothyroidism can lead to a lot of problems even worse as pregnancy loss. The following sections provide a more detailed look at hypothyroidism and pregnancy.

Hypothyroidism and its Effects on Pregnancy

Hypothyroidism can impact pregnancy in many different ways. These are discussed as follows:

Pregnant women suffering from a condition of hypothyroidism are at increased risk for having a miscarriage than those who don't.

Pregnant women suffering from a condition of hypothyroidism that has not been treated or noticed for a long time are at increased chances of having high blood pressure and premature delivery.

Infants whose mothers have suffered from hypothyroidism usually encounter problems when it comes to their mental development. There have been many cases where infants were not able to achieve or maximize their mental capacity because of the previous conditions of hypothyroidism associated with their mothers.

Women are also prone to getting infertile following their diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

Since hypothyroidism can bring about a range of problems both for the born child and the unborn one, doctors strongly recommend that expectant mothers get tested immediately or a couple of times to ensure that they are not suffering from hypothyroidism. 

The sooner an expectant mother gets diagnosed, the faster appropriate treatments and medications can be administered. Multiple tests are important because thyroid hormone levels are somewhat unstable so it is impossible to pinpoint the exact gravity of the condition without doing multiple tests. 

Likewise, even after treatment or all throughout the medication, it is still necessary to monitor hormone levels to make sure that they stay within ideal levels.

The number of thyroid hormones to be administered as part of the medication relies on the severity of the condition. There are individuals who may require more dosages while others only require a small amount. 

Further, dosages also need to be adjusted depending on the current hormone level of the person. This is why monitoring constantly is an important aspect of treatment for hypothyroidism in pregnancy.

Also here is something important you don’t want to miss!

Hypothyroidism LIE — it’s not a permanent disease

Some years ago when I was originally diagnosed with hypothyroidism my doctor told me that there was no cure for the disease. He told me I would have to take drugs to control it for the rest of my life.

But given that I completely got rid of my hypothyroidism symptoms just over 18 months ago — and they haven’t come back since…

…you’ll understand that I’ve lost quite a bit of faith in my doctor!

Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism.

And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

I’m one of them. You can be one of them too.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

27 Commonly Known and Lesser Known Hypothyroid Symptoms

When hypothyroidism begins, several things happen, usually gradually. The first is a lack of energy and ambition. You just seem to lose the desire for activities you've enjoyed in the past. You feel unusually tired and apathetic but can't figure out why. You begin to crave carbs and begin to snack regularly. 

This is your body's way of trying to stay awake. You'll try not to give in to it, and when you can't fight the cravings, you set yourself up for horrible eating habits and weight gain that are difficult to reverse. You might already be taking some thyroid supplements, but they're obviously not enough. 

Warning: if you are taking prescribed thyroid medication for an underactive thyroid, do not add kelp as it will raise your blood pressure to frightening and dangerous levels. I learned this the hard way.

I have been a hypothyroid sufferer for 30 years. I was originally diagnosed by an old-fashioned European doctor. He was a gem. Then I had to switch to a modern, young South African doctor with a large and fragile ego, who knew nothing about thyroid glands but based everything on blood tests, which he didn't really understand. 

As a person with hypothyroidism, it is hard to get any respect from the medical community. General practitioners and endocrinologists alike seem to know and care little about people suffering from hypothyroidism. 

Their "gold standard" is the TSH test, and most of them use the old standards of readings between .6 and 6 instead of the new readings of .3 and 3 that the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists adopted in 2003. These new readings allow more people (it's mostly women, particularly those who are middle-aged and suffer from hypothyroidism) to be diagnosed and treated. 

Too bad the professionals that we trust to look after our health don't seem to know or care that the standards have changed. Endocrinologists, by and large, specializing in diabetes. This is where their primary interest seems to lie. The first endocrinologist I was referred to told me that she doubted I'd ever been hypothyroid and that my thyroid gland was habituated to being overstimulated. 

She was so wrong! Then I was referred to another endocrinologist who misdiagnosed my thyroid virus for Grave's Disease (overactive thyroid.) The medication she prescribed raised my TSH to about 22. When I stopped taking that medication, my TSH dropped to 4.7. She told me my 4.7 TSH reading was now normal. 

It clearly wasn't normal for me because I still had hypothyroid symptoms. Consider that normal or average clothing sizes could be between 6 and 14 and that you fall into this category. How many of these sizes will fit? If a size 10 fits you, why would you wear a size 14? TSH is much like that. You have to find the number that fits YOU. 

When you have been told for the nth time that your TSH is in the normal range, read these symptoms, most of which are commonly known, but some of which aren't.

1. Fatigue. This is not the same as being tired. This refers to falling asleep at work, during conversations, and as soon as you get into a vehicle. You can't stay awake. You need at least 10 hours of sleep at night, but within a couple of hours of waking up, you begin to battle to stay awake. You nod off during conversations, which you can't focus on anyway. You avoid socializing in the evening because you can't stay awake.

2. Sluggishness. You move slowly physically, but even your brain is slow. Your thought processes don't work properly.

3. Increased sensitivity to cold. Summer's not too bad, but in the winter, there is no way to get warm or stay warm. You wear extra layers and surround yourself with space heaters. It helps, but you're still cold.

4. Constipation. You drink lots of water and eat next to nothing, but your body processes everything slowly. Constipation follows.

5. Pale, dry skin. Skin color is pasty-looking, and skin is always dry, no matter what kind of lotion you use. My heels were so rough that every day they chewed through my socks even though I filed the roughness away daily and used foot balm.

6. A puffy face.

7. Hoarse voice. Your voice takes on a gravel-like quality at times.

8. Elevated cholesterol level.

9. Weight gain that makes no sense. You're too tired to eat but gain weight anyway.

10. Muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness. Flexibility and mobility are gone. You move like a lead weight. If you crouch or kneel, you can hardly get up again, and it hurts to crouch or kneel anyway. Even bending down is difficult and painful, for instance, trying to reach for something you dropped under a desk.

11. Pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints. Or all of them. Any sprain you've had begins to hurt again. Hips, fingers, ankles ache and don't bend properly and contributing to your moving like a lead weight.

12. Muscle weakness. You can barely walk. Walking is slow and tiring. When I brushed my teeth, I had to put my arm down and rest at least 2 to 3 times to finish brushing my teeth. You fall into chairs as opposed to sitting down, and it's a struggle to get back into a standing position from sitting. Getting out of a car is difficult, and getting into a pickup truck a little higher off the ground is equally difficult.

13. Heavier than normal menstrual periods. By now I don't have those anymore, but when I did, I all but hemorrhaged for at least four days out of the seven or eight that my period lasted. I had to put plastic on my mattress because I would wake up during the night having bled through and past the tampon, and leaving a blood trail down the hall to the bathroom. Wasn't fun.

14. Brittle fingernails and hair. Hair is dry, brittle, and unhealthy looking. Nails can't be grown long without breaking.

15. Depression. No need to elaborate.

16. Muscle cramps. You develop cramps in muscles from head to foot. Fingers, forearms, back, abdomen, and legs. These cramps happen numerous times during the day and for no logical reason. My arms, hands, and fingers cramped up when I cut up meat to eat.

17. Hair loss. It's not just the hair on your head, although that thins out a lot. It also affects pubic hair and underarm hair. That can all but vanish. Eyebrows also fall out, particularly the outside corners.

18. Sinus infections. You have recurring sinus infections even though you have never had a history of sinus problems.

19. Snoring. You begin to snore even though you've never had a snoring problem in the past.

20. Craving carbohydrates. You begin to crave chips, chocolate, candy, baked goods, and anything with sugar. Your body is trying to stay awake and carbohydrates provide quick energy. Doesn't help with keeping the weight down either.

21. Irritability. Little things set you off and enrage you. Everything becomes personal and you get angry enough to want to physically harm the offender.

22. Edema. You retain water. You look puffy and blubbery, particularly in the abdominal area. Makes you short of breath when you exert yourself - even going for a walk can leave you breathless.

23. Forgetfulness. You become sharp as a bowling ball. You try to commit something to memory, but your brain is a sieve.

24. Slow heart rate. Your resting pulse can drop below 60 beats per minute.

25. Low body temperature. My temperature was consistently between 35.8 to 36.2 C, which also explains why I feel cold.

26. Painful intercourse. Having sex hurts, and add to that, you wind up with muscle cramps from the waist down.

27. Light sensitivity. Your eyes can become unusually sensitive to sunlight.

Now Listen Very Carefully Here:

Hypothyroidism LIE — it’s not a permanent disease

Some years ago when I was originally diagnosed with hypothyroidism my doctor told me that there was no cure for the disease. He told me I would have to take drugs to control it for the rest of my life.

But given that I completely got rid of my hypothyroidism symptoms just over 18 months ago — and they haven’t come back since…

…you’ll understand that I’ve lost quite a bit of faith in my doctor!

Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism.

And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

I’m one of them.

You can be one of them too.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

5 Myths About Hypothyroidism — That I Discovered the Hard Way

In my 10-year journey to manage my hypothyroid condition, I’ve learned that hypothyroidism diagnosis and treatment can be a little more complicated than what many mainstream doctors lead you to believe.

Here are 5 myths that I discovered the hard way.

1. Myth: The TSH blood test is the quickest, most accurate, and conclusive way to determine if you have hypothyroidism.

When I first expressed symptoms of hypothyroidism such as cold hands and feet, fatigue, weight gain, brittle nails, moodiness, menstrual problems, brain fog, and insomnia, my doctor ran a blood test called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). According to mainstream medicine, TSH is the standard for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid dysfunction.

My doctor found my numbers to be within ‘normal range’ and sent me away with anti-depressants, and sleeping pills, and told me to exercise more to relieve my symptoms. What I learned later was that the doctor had turned me away, undiagnosed, and left me suffering from debilitating symptoms which continued to worsen the longer they went unaddressed. Eventually, my TSH level fell outside the normal range and I was treated for hypothyroidism.

The reason that this can happen is that many doctors are using old lab ranges that underdiagnose hypothyroidism. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) issued a press release in 2003 entitled “Over 13 Million Americans with Thyroid Disease Remain Undiagnosed”.

Until Nov 2002, doctors relied on a normal TSH level ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 to diagnose and treat patients with thyroid disorders. Now AACE encourages doctors to consider treatment for patients who test outside the boundaries of a narrower margin, based on a target TSH level of 0.3 to 3.0.

AACE believes the new range will result in a proper diagnosis for millions of Americans who suffer from a mild thyroid disorder, that previously had gone undetected and untreated.

However, since the recommendation by AACE wasn’t widely published, today, 10 years later, many doctors are still using the old reference range resulting in continued under-diagnosis of the condition.

2. Myth: Synthroid is the best hormone therapy to treat hypothyroidism.

Synthroid, and its generic version levothyroxine, are by far the most common drug therapies that doctors prescribe for hypothyroidism. Synthroid is a hormone replacement for T4. However, looking at thyroid function more closely, there are many other components to proper thyroid function than just T4.

When the pituitary gland in the brain releases TSH, TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce the thyroid hormones T4 and T3. The majority of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid are T4.

However, T3 is the most active, useable form of thyroid hormone in the cells of the body. The conversion of T4 to T3 is critical. By testing TSH and T4 alone, doctors are assuming that our bodies are properly converting the T4 to active T3.

For many hypothyroid sufferers, myself included, the body does not convert T4 to T3 properly. In the care of doctors who only prescribed Synthroid or T4, my symptom did not improve; they just continued to worsen. It wasn’t until I finally switched doctors that my T3 levels were tested. I was then treated with natural desiccated thyroid resulting in significant improvement of my symptoms.

Even beyond TSH, T4, and T3, there are still other hormones that could be looked at. In Dr. Kharrazian’s book “Why Do I Still Have My Thyroid Symptoms”, he outlines 30 different scenarios in which various abnormal thyroid-related hormone levels can keep one feeling hypothyroid even when the TSH is normal. Other thyroid labs he recommends include TSH, Total T4, Free T4, Total T3, Free T3, T3 Uptake, and Reverse T3.

3. Myth: A full thyroid panel is the quickest, most accurate, and most conclusive way to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.

After getting all of the previously mentioned levels within the normal range, I was still struggling. I would feel good for a few days, then crash for several more. What I didn’t know is that I also had the underlying autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s, which was causing my thyroid levels to fluctuate as it attacked my thyroid. I learned that controlling my thyroid hormone levels with medication was not enough.

The National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service admit that “Hashimoto’s is the leading cause of hypothyroidism”. The autoimmune attacks slowly begin to destroy the thyroid. With each attack over time, the need for higher doses of medication increases and fluctuates. If this underlying autoimmune response is not addressed, the attacks will eventually destroy the thyroid.

There are two lab tests used to detect the underlying Hashimoto’s called Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb). However, these tests are not commonly done. Primarily because many mainstream doctors do not change their treatment once they make a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s since there are no effective drugs to stop the autoimmune response.

Fortunately, there are ways to calm the autoimmune response and there are knowledgeable doctors who can show you how, but you need to know how to find them!

4. Myth: A full thyroid panel plus testing for Hashimoto’s antibodies is the quickest, most accurate, and conclusive way to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.

For some people, addressing the thyroid lab panels and underlying auto-immune response will finally give them relief and their symptoms will diminish. But, I wasn’t one of them. Yes, there is more. The problem is that the thyroid is only one component in a delicate balance of hormone systems that are part of our metabolism.

When one component is off, especially for a long duration of time or with no diagnosis followed by other missed diagnoses, this can throw off other parts of the body like our adrenals, liver, and more. Sometimes in order to really feel your best again, the doctor has to look at the person as a whole and determine ALL the pieces that need to come back in alignment.

Adrenal fatigue is common with thyroid sufferers and a little adrenal supplementation can make all the difference in how they feel. Iron and vitamin D deficiencies are common. Blood sugar levels might be off. Digestive issues are also common.

Other hormone imbalances can keep the hypothyroid patient from feeling their best. There are many other aspects that a doctor treating hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s might have to look at to finally offer near-total relief of symptoms.

5. Myth: When you have untreated hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s, a low-calorie diet and regular exercise is the best way to lose weight.

Unfortunately, this perception is not only demeaning and harmful to the person who hears this, but it really isn’t true. What I found is that because of the underlying health issues, I was gaining weight. Resolving the underlying health issues automatically helps the weight fall off. For Hashimoto’s, changing my diet to avoid the foods that trigger the autoimmune response promoted my weight loss.

Some believe that the added weight is the body’s defense mechanism to protect itself from autoimmune attacks. No amount of calorie counting and exercise was helping me lose weight. Instead, I lost 7 lbs in 1 week when I started my diet to eliminate potential foods that could trigger my autoimmune attacks.

CAUTION: Now I need you to pay very close attention to this

Hypothyroidism is NOT the life sentence you think it is!

Most doctors think there is no cure for hypothyroidism. They’ll say you have to take drugs to control it for the rest of your life.

But this is not true anymore. Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism. And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

Raw Thyroid — Can it Help Hypothyroidism?

Many people have hugely benefited from raw thyroid intake. In order to treat problems of hypothyroidism, raw thyroid has proved to be much more beneficial than normal supplements and capsules. They can be defined as natural supplements. They are far more effective than the prescribed medications. Now the question is what is raw thyroid?

They are the glandular extracts taken from the bovine race (mainly cows). They are kept or preserved in freezing conditions. At such low temperatures, the enzymes, hormones, and vitamins that are associated with the glands are naturally preserved.

The glands are usually extracted from animals in New Zealand. In this country the animals are raised naturally, they are usually free-range and no growth hormones or chemicals are involved in the process of raising them. The tissues are naturally free of toxicity and retain good quality.

It has been found that those people who take raw thyroid have found immediate relief. The symptoms of hypothyroidism have shown a significant reduction on the very next day.

The blood tests were showing improvement as the results were moving towards normalcy. All the abnormal levels in the blood were slowly taking their normal values. The patients have said that they enjoyed normal life after the intake of raw thyroid.

But then if they forgot or missed their doses of raw thyroid for some time, then the symptoms were gradually surfacing. So it is important that you continue with the doses for a time period prescribed by your doctors.

Hypothyroidism is a problem that cannot be overcome so easily and too abruptly; as soon as you find that you are no more suffering from the problems associated with hypothyroidism you simply cannot choose to discontinue your doses.

The symptoms of hypothyroidism are something that cannot be detected so easily. They are very common and can go pass unnoticed. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the gland thyroid is not able to produce the thyroid hormone in the required amount.

The amount is far less than what is required by the body, and this is the reason why supplements are given to patients in order to reduce the symptoms and bring back the body to normal conditions.

Usually, medicines are chemicals and are not in a very good position to acclimatize themselves as the body product. But raw thyroid will adapt itself to the conditions of the body to produce the hormones naturally.

In this way, it can control the symptoms of excess fatigue or exhaustion, and it can stop the gain of weight uncontrollably. A feeling of coldness gets the better of the patient; all these symptoms can be controlled quite effectively. So it is better in many ways than medicines.

It shows the immediate effect after its administration and usually produces no side effects, unlike other medicines. But then as previously mentioned, one should not feel too satisfied with its action and just simply decide to discontinue the doses. The removal of symptoms does in no way mean the eradication of the problem.

Also here is something important you don’t want to miss!

Hypothyroidism LIE — it’s not a permanent disease

Some years ago when I was originally diagnosed with hypothyroidism my doctor told me that there was no cure for the disease. He told me I would have to take drugs to control it for the rest of my life.

But given that I completely got rid of my hypothyroidism symptoms just over 18 months ago — and they haven’t come back since…

…you’ll understand that I’ve lost quite a bit of faith in my doctor!

Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism.

And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

I’m one of them. You can be one of them too.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

Post Traumatic Hypothyroidism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

It has been observed that health complications continue to plague the patient in the period immediately following a traumatic injury. These complications are clinical, distinctive medical problems. One of the common hormonal complications arising as a result of post-traumatic brain injury is hypothyroidism.

Fibromyalgia is the symptom observed in post-traumatic cases. It indicates very limited and poor thyroid hormone regulation of tissues. This could be due to hypothyroidism or thyroid hormone resistance. About 30% of the patients with fibromyalgia symptoms are documented as post-traumatic cases. The symptoms show up immediately after a shock.

There has been under-stimulation of the pituitary by hypothalamic hormones documented in post-traumatic, hypothalamic-pituitary, dysfunction cases.

These cases recorded low serum thyroxine and elevated TSH concentration, like that observed in primary hypothyroidism patients. The patients have to be treated with hydrocortisone therapy, to get back to normal levels of T4 and TSH.

The reason for the post-trauma patients showing elevated hypothyroidism symptoms is the excess cortisol released by the adrenal glands. This is a hormone that helps the body to become accustomed to certain cellular needs that rapidly change during stress.

The blood cortisol levels rise and momentarily suppress the thyroid system. The result is the slowing down of thyroid hormone-driven metabolism.

In patients already with borderline levels of T4 and TSH, the metabolic rate is drastically lowered, leading to a hypothyroidism-like manifestation. Some practitioners have diagnosed this as fibromyalgia. The correct diagnosis would be hypo-metabolism, secondary to post-traumatic hypothyroidism.

These cases have to be treated by administering thyroid hormone replacement therapies. Medication is available in tablet form. There are injections also available.

The supplement needs to be taken at least half an hour before a meal. This helps the supplement to be properly absorbed into the bloodstream.

CAUTION: Now I need you to pay very close attention to this

Hypothyroidism is NOT the life sentence you think it is!

Most doctors think there is no cure for hypothyroidism. They’ll say you have to take drugs to control it for the rest of your life.

But this is not true anymore. Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism. And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism — Your Iodine Supplements May Be Making You Worse

When a patient is diagnosed with low thyroid production, medically referred to as hypothyroidism, one of the first things commonly prescribed is iodine supplementation.

This is logical and valid on the surface. Iodine is a component in thyroid hormone production. Worldwide iodine deficiency is a widespread problem. In areas of the world where iodine is deficient, iodine is the cause of many if not most cases of hypothyroidism.

In areas where iodine is not deficient in the food supply, including the United States, iodine is not usually the cause of low thyroid.

In areas of the world with adequate iodine in food, or where salt is iodized, the most common cause of low thyroid is Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroid. It is estimated that up to 90 percent of cases of hypothyroidism in the United States are from this autoimmune mechanism.

Autoimmune thyroid is not primary hypothyroidism; instead, it is a form of hypothyroidism that is caused by immune destruction. The amount of iodine that is contained in iodine supplements and thyroid natural support products acts like gas on a burning fire.

In a 2004 article in the journal Thyroid, the author stated “…the explosive mix of iodine, TPO Ab, and H202 necessary for thyroid hormone synthesis, inadvertently provide the trigger for the autoimmune thyroid response.” 

It is this misguided inclination to give every hypothyroidism patient high doses of supplemental iodine that leads to increased thyroid gland destruction and more suffering on the patient’s part.

Most natural healthcare practitioners possess a very limited understanding of autoimmune physiology and continue giving iodine supplements for all cases of hypothyroidism, in the same way as the medical community uses thyroid replacement hormones as a “blanket” treatment for all low thyroid conditions.

If you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease then you need to take an inventory of your supplements. 

Remove supplements that contain iodine, as it is most likely aggravating your condition, and is most likely of many things working against you as you try to properly treat and manage your condition. We get plenty of iodine from the iodinization of salt and from a normal balanced diet.

If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism but are not sure whether is autoimmune, then it is in your best interest to have your doctor check your thyroid antibodies. This will indicate whether your hypothyroidism is from an immune cause and will help guide you in your decision of whether to include iodine supplementation in your diet.

Now Listen Very Carefully Here:

Hypothyroidism LIE — it’s not a permanent disease

Some years ago when I was originally diagnosed with hypothyroidism my doctor told me that there was no cure for the disease. He told me I would have to take drugs to control it for the rest of my life.

But given that I completely got rid of my hypothyroidism symptoms just over 18 months ago — and they haven’t come back since…

…you’ll understand that I’ve lost quite a bit of faith in my doctor!

Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism.

And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

I’m one of them.

You can be one of them too.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

Coconut Oil and Vitamin D Can Affect Your Hypothyroid Symptoms

Nutrition is so important in helping fight your hypothyroid symptoms. In addition to the basic nutrients, there are a few other things to consider as well. Coconut oil is something you want to consider adding to your diet.

Coconut oil is mostly made up of medium-chain fatty acids. These fats are very small and passively absorb and diffuse through the cell membranes. The liver uses these fatty acids as an energy source. These fatty acids also help support thyroid function. Supporting your thyroid function helps promote a healthy metabolic rate.

Coconut oil is absorbed into your body differently than regular oils, so it is not an oil that contributes to weight gain. It can however help with losing the weight that was gained with your hypothyroid because it is helping reset your metabolism.

It also contains lauric acid which is a stimulus to your immune system and contains anti-viral properties. (These are the properties only found in breast milk). It can replace butter and works great when you fry vegetables.

Coconut oil may also help to reduce your cholesterol because hypothyroid patients tend to have higher cholesterol levels. Coconut oil can be found in your local health store, and some grocery markets have started carrying it as well. If you can, you want cold-pressed organic extra virgin oil. Coconut oil is not a “cure” for your thyroid, but it can be very helpful for thyroid support.

Vitamin D is also something to pay attention to. The basic function of Vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of phosphorus and calcium in our body. Vitamin D helps in our absorption of calcium, but it also helps with much more. 

Research suggests it may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension, cancer, and several auto-immune diseases including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

If you are feeling fatigued from your hypothyroid, getting your vitamin D levels up to normal seems to help increase your energy. Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D, so many foods are fortified with it such as butter, cheese, cream, milk, juice, and breakfast cereals.

Small amounts can be found in fatty fish such as sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon. The best source is sunshine. Ten minutes without sunscreen about three times a week helps your body produce its natural vitamin D.

Make sure you discuss it with your Dr. if you think your levels are low. As with everything, you need to find a good balance. Too much of a good thing can be just as bad as too little.

CAUTION: Now I need you to pay very close attention to this

Hypothyroidism is NOT the life sentence you think it is!

Most doctors think there is no cure for hypothyroidism. They’ll say you have to take drugs to control it for the rest of your life.

But this is not true anymore. Because it turns out there’s a root cause for hypothyroidism. And now there’s a cure for that root cause — a cure that’s been enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.

No more fatigue, no more depression, no more aching limbs, skin blemishes… and no more meds or visits to the doctor.

Read about this hypothyroidism solution here — you’ll be so glad you did…

Why Are Women More Inclined to Develop Hypothyroidism Than Men?

The disease of hypothyroidism is widespread and quite bothersome to those who develop it. But why does it seem to be far more prevalent in women than men? Many experts seem to think it has to do with hormones.

Hypothyroidism is the medical term for a low-functioning thyroid gland and the problem is frequently seen in pre and post-menopausal women. The usual treatment approach to thyroid problems involves directly treating the thyroid and not the rest of a person’s body.

However, this is one particular gland that interacts intimately with other glands as a vital part of the endocrine system. Thyroid dysfunction may not originate within the thyroid gland itself, making it more difficult to diagnose and treat.

This makes it vital that the entire endocrine system be healthy and functioning well. A natural or holistic approach can be far more beneficial to the treatment of thyroid problems, even before they become a permanent issue.

Using a natural approach to prevention and treatment has been proven to work far more effectively in women, often allowing them to take far fewer medications to treat their thyroid problems.

The result of a sluggish or underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism involves a hormone imbalance involving the thyroid gland, especially the hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and underproduction of thyroxine (T4), which is the main hormone of the thyroid. Each of these hormones must be used efficiently by a person’s body or hypothyroidism may occur.

Testing for hypothyroidism is normally done by measuring the level of thyroid simulative hormone or TSH, which is produced by the thyroid gland itself. When there is an underactive thyroid, more TSH will be produced to counteract it.

Testing for TSH is, therefore, one way to test for hypothyroidism but it only tells part of the story behind a sluggish thyroid. The high levels found on testing will show there is a hormone imbalance but cannot tell whether it involves T3 or T4 and results even come back showing a false normal even when a thyroid imbalance is obvious.

Many times menopause is found to be a large cause of hypothyroidism in women over the age of thirty-five, thus making it far more prevalent in women than in men within that age group.

Some of the symptoms involving hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue, irregular periods, depression, and hair loss. Many of these are also symptoms that occur during or preceding menopause and can be cause for mistaken diagnosis.

As the thyroid is a very important part of the entire endocrine system, there must be an overall approach to proper diagnosis and treatment. Stress can play a big part in creating imbalances in a woman’s system, particularly in those pre-menopausal years.

Women generally spend a large portion of their time taking care of others, and less time taking care of their selves. They must learn to balance this out and spend some time on themselves (take a nap, take a warm bath, just relax and read a book).

Ways of determining whether there are thyroid problems include testing iodine levels, using medicinal herbs, relieving stress as much as possible, and eating a healthy diet rich in multivitamins and plenty of minerals and fatty acids.

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