How Do I Know If I Have An Underactive Thyroid?

You might have a sluggish thyroid if....

• you're often fatigued, even after a good night's sleep.
• you're gaining weight for no apparent reason.
• you're cold, even when everyone else is comfortable.
• you have a hard time concentrating.
• you're frequently constipated.
• you have muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness.
• your hair is brittle and dry.
• your skin is dry and waxy.
• your voice is deep and hoarse.
• your pulse is low.
• your sex drive has disappeared.
• you have potency or fertile problems.

In my experience helping clients in the store, I have found most people have either one or more of these symptoms. Also, hypothyroidism seldom causes symptoms in the early stages. If left untreated, however, the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism can gradually become serve and may lead to other health problems such as weight gain, joint pain, infertility, heart disease, and low energy.

I believe a few changes in your diet may help to naturally bring back that bounce in your step! Calciferous vegetables like kale, spinach and, broccoli naturally provide an amino acid L-tyrosine - hypothyroidism has been linked to low levels of this amino acid. Lots of fruits, nuts, oils, grains, and protein also have nutrients that help balance the thyroid function, may it be hyper (too high) or hypo ( too low).