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7 little known facts about thyroid problems

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What's a common disease that over 5 million Americans suffer from


and many may not even be aware they have it? Hypothyroidism and


related forms of thyroid dysfunction!





The thyroid gland looks like a little bow tie and is located at


the base of the throat, below the Adam's apple in males. Thyroid


dysfunction affects both males and females. This gland produces


hormones which control the body's metabolism, your internal


thermostat of sorts.





Thyroid dysfunction is generally either an over or under


production of the hormone. Under active thyroid hormone


production is called hypothyroidism; whereas too much, or


overactive thyroid hormone production is called hyperthyroidism.





Some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism include chronic fatigue


and weakness, weight gain or difficulty losing weight, hair loss


or coarse, dry hair, dry and rough skin, intolerance to cold,


abnormal menstrual cycles, decreased sex drive, memory loss,


depression and irritability, constipation, muscle cramps. Not


all symptoms are always present.





Some doctors prefer to diagnose hypothyroidism with a blood test.


They will test to check TSH levels (the thyroid stimulating


hormone produced by the pituitary gland) and T4 levels (the main


thyroid hormone). Other doctors prefer to take a more holistic


approach and are able to diagnose based on symptoms. Morning


body temperature readings (below 97.1 consistently) as well as


discovery of regular waking up approximately four hours after


going to bed, can aid in the diagnosis.





There are chemical, synthetic treatments that can be used to


restore healthy thyroid functions, such as Synthroid and


Levothyroxine.





Some doctors and sufferers prefer to use a form of natural


thyroid hormone extracted from swine and cows. Yup, pig thyroid!


It's the closest to the human thyroid hormone and contains both


T4 and T3 thyroid hormones.





Naturopaths have long recognized that there are very effective


herbs that can help to promote healthy thyroid functioning and


restore thyroid health.





Armour, a natural thyroid is available by prescription. T-100 is


another brand of natural thyroid that can be obtained through


holistic processionals. Regular use of natural thyroid can help


to restore deficient iodine levels, while also stimulating the


thyroid to produce crucial thyroid hormones, thereby treating


hypothyroidism.





Bladder wrack or kelp, Licorice, Saw Palmetto and Ginger (root)


have also been known to stimulate the thyroid to release thyroid


hormones and is therefore beneficial in the treatment of


hypothyroidism.





If you're not comfortable taking synthetic medications, give


natural thyroid a chance. It's the closest match to human


thyroid and can leave you feeling worlds better. Even natural


supplements need to be under the care of your physician. Please


do not self medicate.





The information contained in this article is for educational purposes


only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any


disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any


health care program.










About the author:


Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News
where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.



Article Source: Messaggiamo.Com





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