Thyroid Health

Adequate thyroid function is important for proper functioning of the body.  There are over 200 deficiency symptoms related to suboptimal thyroid function including:

• feeling weak, cold, tired, fatigued
• thin hair, thin skin, thin nails
• weight gain
• loss of motivation
• forgetfulness, impaired memory
• poor sense of well-being
• depression
• inability to concentrate
• emotional lability
• menstrual irregularities
• constipation
• low appetite
• muscle and joint pain
• decreased perspiration
• tingling and numbness
• blurred vision
• hoarseness

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may have thyroid insufficiency, although there are other conditions that can also cause these symptoms.  A thorough assessment and blood work panel will help determine if your symptoms are related to a thyroid deficiency state or other health condition.