What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the Thyroid Gland (located in front of the neck) is not function at its ideal level. The functioning of the gland is materially lower than an otherwise healthy Thyroid gland ought to be.
When the Thyroid gland has a low level functionality (hypo – meaning low) the conversion of the hormone T4 into T3 suffers. This can result in a variety of undesirable symptoms, not least of which includes:
- Fatigue and Lethargy
- Sluggishness / Decreased desire to exercise
- Heightened awareness of the cold
- Motility issues (irregular bowel movements)
- Dry skin / flaking
- Vocal changes
- Swelling around the facial area
- Higher cholesterol
- Putting on weight for no apparent reason
- Changes to menstrual cycles including heavier flow
- Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
- Muscle weakness
- Brittle fingernails and hair
- Depression / Poor moods
The good new is however that Hypothyroidism is quite often treatable. Although some cases (more and more these are rare exception rather than rule) are hereditary, the overwhelming majority are caused by lifestyle or environmental factors.
This is encouraging thing for sufferers of Hypothyroidism as generally to a large extent lifestyle and environmental factors within a person’s control and thus able to be altered and modified.
Many sufferers of Hypothyroidism after trying medication find the unpleasant effects from the drugs are just as undesirable as the symptoms of they Hypothyroidism. As such more and more sufferers are now searching for natural, drug-free treatment options.
Duncan Cappichiano ND, Australia’s foremost expert on natural treatments for Hypothyroidism has done a significant amount of clinical work and research with patients suffering with Hypothyroidism. His work has given hope and assistance to people all over the world struggling needlessly with this condition.
If you are suffering with Hypothyroidism, Duncan’s work is a must read. You can investigate it further here.