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In today’s episode we discuss:
- Could be an Iodine deficiency!
Can’t lose weight or easy weight gain
Poor thyroid function has been linked to serious health conditions such as:
- Fibromyalgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Acne or Eczema
Gum Disease
Infertility
AutoImmune Disease
We discussed low cost lab work and mentioned the 5 parts of the Thyroid that we run in our lab panels
Signs of Thyroid Fatigue:
- Feeling like you don’t have the energy to exercise
A heavy, tired head, especially in the afternoon
Falling asleep as soon as you sit down
Hyperactive Thyroid
Feeling restless, nervous, emotional, irritable, sleeping poorly
Frequent bowel movements
Irregular menstrual periods or no menstrual periods in women
Rapid, forceful, or irregular heartbeat
Protruding eyes
Things that Wreak Havoc on your Thyroid:
- Gluten
Soy
Bromines
Pesticides and Plastics
Soft Drinks
Medications
Fire Retardants
Iodine Deficiency symptoms that you are not getting enough Iodine in your diet:
- Salivary Glands – Disables your saliva production, making your mouth dry
Skin – Results in rough and dry skin and inability to sweat normally
Brain – Lowers alertness and intelligence quotient (IQ) levels
Muscles – Produces scar tissue, pain and fibromyalgia