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AS K Hypothyroidism
Lo by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic
Dr . & Nutritional Healing Center
Hypothyroidism, also called necessarily show up on routine lab
underactive thyroid disease, tests. Subclinical hypothyroidism
is a common disorder. With is a term used when someone
hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland is experiencing symptoms of
does not make enough thyroid hypothyroidism, but whose blood
hormone. test results are sill in the “normal”
The thyroid, known as the master range for thyroid hormone
gland, is butterfly-shaped and sits production.
in a notch just below your throat. The signs and symptoms of
The function of the thyroid gland hypothyroidism vary widely,
is to take iodine, found in many depending on the severity of the
foods, and convert it into thyroid hormone deficiency. The more
hormones: thyroxine (T4) and obvious signs and symptoms of
triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells hypothyroidism may include: severe
combine iodine and the amino acid fatigue, loss of energy, weight gain,
tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 difficulty losing weight, depression
and T4 are released into the blood and depressed mood, joint and
stream and transported throughout muscle pain, headaches, dry skin,
the body, where they control brittle nails, brittle hair, itchy scalp,
metabolism (conversion of oxygen hair loss, irregular periods, PMS
and calories to energy). Every cell symptoms, calcium metabolism
in the body depends upon thyroid difficulties, cold intolerance
hormones for regulation of their and lower body temperature,
metabolism, brain development, constipation, sleeping more than
breathing, heart and nervous system average, diminished sex drive,
functions, blood cells production, puffiness in face and extremities,
muscle and bone strength, body bruising/clotting problems, allergies
temperature, menstrual cycle, weight that suddenly appear or get worse,
gain and loss, cholesterol levels, and persistent cold sores, boils or
skin hydration. breakouts, tingling sensation in
It makes sense that thyroid wrists and hands that mimics carpal
imbalances can make your life tunnel syndrome, memory loss, fuzzy
seem entirely off-kilter. The most thinking, and difficulty following
common form of thyroid imbalance conversation or train of thought.
is hypothyroidism. It occurs when If you suffer from any of the
your thyroid is not producing above symptoms, seek a free
enough thyroid hormone to support consultation or attend one of the
your daily activities. free classes offered at the Nutritional
Women often call my office Healing Center. You may find the
because they are exhibiting thyroid probable causes of hypothyroidism.
symptoms. Thyroid-related issues For more information, or to register,
can arise at any age and may not please call 240-651-1650.
