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5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do To Overcome Hypothyroidism - Part I
By Douglas Cromer
This Is Part 1 of 2 - You Can Find The Entire Article Here
Hypothyroidism Blog
Let's face it before you can overcome hypothyroidism you
must know what it is and what causes hypothyroidism. Now
I know that you might have already talked with a doctor
about hypothyroidism, but if your doctor is anything like
my doctor, he or she probably has so many patients to see
everyday that you are lucky to get 5 quality minutes with
them.
I don't claim to be smarter than the doctors; however,
sometimes I think there is something that is lost in the
translation. That having been said I will give you what I
hope is a clear quick overview of what hypothyroidism is,
what causes hypothyroidism, and 5 things you didn't know
you could do to overcome hypothyroidism.
What is hypothyroidism? Simply put, it is a condition
that occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce
enough hormones. I don't want to get too technical here,
so I will just give you an analogy. Our bodies have many
different hormones that are required in order for it to
operate at full efficiency.
When there is a shortage of any one or a combination of
these hormones that's when you have problems. It's like
trying to bake a cake without one of the key ingredients.
A cake wouldn't be very good without flour, or not enough
flour would it?
Unfortunately, for some, maybe even you, their quality of
life has been significantly reduced due to hypothyroidism.
They struggle to lose weight, they struggle to make it
through the day due to chronic fatigue, and some of them
even struggle with depression.
So, what are some of the causes of hypothyroidism? There
are many different causes of hypothyroidism, but again I
am just going to keep this simple and talk about 5 of
them.
Believe it or not, some drugs contribute to this
insufficiency of thyroid hormones known as hypothyroidism.
Remember me mentioning depression. Well, some drugs such
as lithium that are used to control extreme mood swings
also restrict the amount of hormones the thyroid gland
produces. So, cause number one could be medication you are
taking, especially certain prescription drugs.
Cause number two, surprisingly enough, could be certain
foods that you are eating. This blew my socks off when I
found out about it. As you know those who suffer from
hypothyroidism usually suffer from a slower metabolism,
which means they gain weight easily and rarely lose weight
at all.
What do people usually do when they are trying to control
their weight? You guessed it; they go on a diet and try
to eat healthier. You will probably be just as surprised
as I was to find out that certain foods such as raw
broccoli also contribute to hypothyroidism. Raw turnips,
radishes, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts can also have a
negative impact on your thyroid gland and increase your
chances of struggling with hypothyroidism.
It makes you wonder, could you be caught in a vicious
loop? You gained extra weight year after year and so you
keep on trying to eat healthier just to find out you could
have been working against yourself all this time. Just as
a side note, I am not saying to stop trying and give up.
Just get educated so you are not shooting yourself in the
foot.
About the Author
Douglas Cromer is a review specialist for all-natural herbal supplements. To view the reviews of the top 50 most used herbal supplements just visit the Thyroid website. Education Before Purchasing Is Douglas Cromer's Specialty!
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