Many people, especially women, have difficulty losing weight even when they eat the proper foods and exercise. One reason for this may be a malfunctioning thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland lies just below the Adam’s apple (and yes, women DO have an Adam’s apple) and is shaped somewhat like a butterfly. It regulates your metabolism which [...]
One of the most under diagnosed and most unaware health conditions today is a low or under active thyroid. Many people don’t even realize they have this condition because the symptoms are so general and subtle. There are 6 common symptoms people will experience when having a thyroid dysfunction.
Sudden weight gain
Muscle and joint [...]
Over the past couple of years have you been extremely tired and can barely muster enough energy to get through the day? Are you gaining weight at an alarming speed? Has your mother had a thyroid problem or your sister been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and feels more energy now that she is taking thyroid medication? [...]
Named after the Greek word for “shield,” the thyroid is a gland located near the lower part of the neck (right below the Adam’s apple) which secretes hormones to regulate the body’s metabolism. The speed and ability at which an individual burns calories — which in turn determines body temperature and weight gain or loss [...]
When should you take your thyroid medication?
This question is asked by hypothyroid patients a lot. Actually, Researchers have found that the best time of day to take thyroid medication is best taken at night before you go to bed. They found that there were higher levels of thyroid hormone concentrations in the body and [...]
If you have hypothyroidism and have been trying to lose weight, you know just how difficult it is. It is hard to stay on a diet and hard to exercise because you are so tired all of the time. It seems like individuals that suffer from hyperthyroidism are in a catch 22. A vicious circle [...]
If you have low self esteem and your ego has been bruised because you are overweight and you just are embarrassed about how you look, don’t give up in despair. There is help for you to regain a positive body image and get a healthy ego boost also. Let’s face it, people who are overweight [...]
Let’s talk about that butterfly in your throat. Well, not your throat exactly, but your neck; below and behind the Adam’s apple. This is the thyroid gland, and it is this gland which directs metabolic function. It does so by secreting the two thyroid hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones, in turn, regulate [...]
Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or just have thyroid symptoms? First, lets discuss some symptoms of under-active thyroid which is weight gain, depression, sluggishness, feeling cold, mental slowness, heavy periods, dry skin, brittle and dry hair. Next, for a overactive thyroid gland symptoms are weight loss, anxiety, agitation, hyperactivity, hand tremors, feeling hot, light [...]
Thyroid patients and over the counter weight loss drugs sometimes do not mix well. If you have hypothyroidism and take one of the several over the counter weight loss drugs like Alli or have a prescription for Xenical, they can affect the absorption of your prescribed thyroid medication and end up making you more hypothyroid. [...]
