Thyroid hormone imbalance is slowly becoming one of the most commonly diagnosed hormone imbalances in the United States.  It is estimated that over 5% of the American population has hypothyroidism, or under-active thyroid.

 

The thyroid gland is a gland that is located in the throat on either side of the windpipe and it has many important functions in the human body. These include: energy production, metabolism, cardiovascular function, temperature regulation, gastrointestinal motility, and the maintenance of the health of the skin, hair and nails.

 

When the thyroid is not functioning at optimal levels, as in cases of hypothyroidism, the following symptoms may result:​

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• ​Difficult weight loss
• Low energy
• Pain
• Constipation
• Mood disorders
• Poor memory/concentration
• Skin changes – dryness
• Hair loss or dry damaged hair
• Puffiness around eyes/face
• Menstrual cycle irregularities

Also on the rise in the U.S., is an autoimmune inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland called thyroiditis, otherwise known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  While the process by which thyroiditis develops is multi-factorial, this disease seems to be caused mostly by chronic body-wide inflammation or environmental exposures, like heavy metals. These factors eventually cause the body’s immune system to become hyperactive and cause destruction of the thyroid gland.

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