Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Low thyroid )

•  Fatigue and weakness
• Low basal temperature ( cold intolerance)
• Dry and coarse skin
• Hair loss
• Cold hands and feet
• Weight gain
• Insomnia
• Constipation
• Depression
• Poor memory, forgetfulness, dementia
• Nervousness and tremors
• Immune system problems
• Heavy menstrual periods

Hypothyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid system is underactive, meaning that the thyroid gland makes less thyroid hormone than the body needs perhaps because you are not eating enough food or are eating an imbalanced diet.

Poor thyroid function (hypothyroidism) will often result in high cholesterol levels. Plus estrogen suppresses thyroid gland function while progesterone promotes normal vascular tone… and thus preventing migraines.

When thyroid function is poor, usually due to a diet high in sugar and low in usable iodine, fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients, the body floods the blood with cholesterol to heal tissues and produce protective steroids.

Hypothyroid people are more susceptible to infections, heart disease and cancer. The cause of heart disease is not animal fats and cholesterol but rather excess consumption of vegetable oils, hydrogenated fats, too many refined carbohydrates like white flours and sugar, deficiencies of vitamins, minerals, deficiency of vitamin C and E.

The best way to improve thyroid function is by taking vitamin B6 and B12 and using natural sea salt, because it is a good source of iodine. Also, avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies, try to eliminate processed foods and refined carbohydrates.

Symptoms of thyroid problems and this thyroid disorder occur in one of two ways:

1) The thyroid gland itself no longer is producing enough hormone.

2) The liver, kidney and other tissues do not properly convert the output of the thyroid gland to the active form of thyroid hormone that works in the body’s cells.

There are three grades of hypothyroidism:

• Grade three (subclinical form), with decreased energy and depressed mood.
• Grade two (mild hypothyroidism), with fatigue, dry skin and constipation; blood levels of thyroid hormone usually are still normal.
• Grade one (overt hypothyroidism), with a measurable decrease in circulating thyroid hormone, extreme weakness, dry skin, coarsening of hair, constipation, lethargy, memory impairment, a sensation of cold, slowed speech and weight gain. Make sure you read about to better understand how estrogen and progesterone and hormone imbalance work in the body.

Your thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland, located at the front part of your throat just below your Adam’s apple.

It produces hormones that affect and regulate virtually every bodily activity.

Thyroid hormones control metabolism and organ function, directly affecting weight loss or gain, energy levels, skin condition, heart rate, cholesterol levels, menstrual regularity and memory as well as many other functions.

If your thyroid gland is not working properly, a variety of possibly severe medical problems can result and symptoms of thyroid problem. The good news is, if discovered and properly treated, a thyroid disorder can be controlled and you can lead a normal and active life.

If you would like to learn more about the Biosafe Thyroid Test, go to the hormone testing section.

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is a chemical substance produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to synthesize and release its own hormones into the bloodstream.

When your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, this condition is called hyperthyroidism, often referred to as an overactive thyroid.