Hypothyroidism Is Very Common

Posted by Digg RSS Search for pregnancy on Thursday, November 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment   Women who get high blood pressure in pregnancy (a condition called pre-eclampsia) may be at risk of having an underactive thyroid gland in later life, according to new research. Filed under Pregnancy News · Tagged with High Blood Pressure , Pre-eclampsia , Pregnancy Problems , Risk , Thyroid , Thyroid Problems , Underactive Thyroid Gland Read Full Story

Hypothyroidism is often difficult to detect since it has signs and symptoms that could be attributed to any number of problems. However hopefully the following list of common symptoms can help to throw some light on the condition for a clearer diagnosis and treatment plan Adults and Elderly Some of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism may include: Feeling sluggish or tired Weakness Thin or course hair Brittle nails Yellow tinted skin Memory problems Low tolerance to cold Cold skin Depression Difficulty concentrating Constipation Irregular or heavy menstrual periods Some symptoms of hypothyroidism that may be present though less common are: Muscle cramps and ... Read Full Story

Optimal thyroid health is all about: Growth, Development, Metabolism, Organ function, Fertility, Body temperature. These are all vital body functions we tend to take for granted. It may come as quite a surprise then, that the regulation of these vital tasks is due to one tiny endocrine gland – the thyroid - located in your neck just below your Adam's apple. Thyroid function is essential for our well-being. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing two hormones and carefully regulating them. The hormones produced are tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). The thyroid gland makes these two hormones using iodine, which can be found in ... Read Full Story

Thyroid weight gain is basically the effect of the thyroid gland not working properly. It is through this gland that the thyroid hormone is being produced. This hormone acts as the body’s counterpart to a car’s cruise control. It is the cruise control that allows the car to maintain a constant speed. And just like a car, it is the thyroid gland that keeps the rest of the body working at constant speed. Normal levels of the thyroid hormone make it possible for the various functions of the body to maintain its normal activity. A decrease in the production of the thyroid hormone and ... Read Full Story

In recent times, there has been so much focus on the effect of alternative remedies in treating ailments generally. Some even make claims that orthodox medicine cannot make. This has of course led to most people looking for alternative medicines and solutions to their ailments. Fortunately, some who have used these alternative remedies and have had good success with it. Hypothyroidism which is an illness stemming from the malfunction of the thyroid gland leading to the inadequate production of the thyroid gland’s hormone called thyroxine. The thyroid gland is found at the lower end of the neck just below the “Adam’s apple”. The thyroid ... Read Full Story