Your blood tests might be ‘fine’ but you may still feel exhausted, depressed, puffy, unmotivated, constipated, achy and have trouble managing your weight.
Women are more likely to experience a thyroid issue then men. Pregnancy, post-partum or women with a family history of thyroid conditions are more at risk. Many women suspect there is something wrong, but are told everything is ‘normal.’
Facts to know
The thyroid gland is possible one of the most influential glands in the human body. It literally has some effect on every cell across every system in our being. The symptoms therefore, are far reaching and varied:
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid: weight gain, sugar cravings, high cholesterol in particular LDL, heavy reliance on caffeine and other stimulants, lethargy, depression, low motivation, aches and pains, constipation, headaches, low libido.
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid: anxiety, unexplained weight loss, heart palpitations, tremors, goitre (lump in throat), diarrhoea or mixed bowels.
“Given that the hormones produced by the thyroid are comprised of amino acids and nutrients we get from food, its ridiculous to think we can treat any thyroid condition effectively without considering the impact of the food we eat.”