Whole Body Healing

Your thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located just below your Adam's apple. The thyroid produces the hormone thyroxin that affects your body's metabolism and energy level. The thyroid is essential in protein synthesis, growth, temperature regulation, and oxygen consumption in cells. If the thyroid is depleted or deficient, the rest of the body functions poorly.

There are three possible problems with the thyroid as follows:

    Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid)
    Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid)
    Thyroid nodules (lumps)*

*Thyroid nodules are fairly common and usually harmless. However, about 4% of nodules are cancerous, so further testing needs to be done. A biopsy is needed by a thyroid specialist. For thyroid nodules, I refer out to an allopathic doctor.

Causes of Thyroid Problems

Hypothyroidism

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Low iodine or salt intake

Vitamin A, E, and zinc deficiency

Over exposure of lithium

Overuse of cold and sinus medications

Overuse of diet pills

X-ray radiation

Exposure to toxic drugs and chemicals

Living near nuclear plants

Hyperthyroidism

Graves' disease

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Nodular toxic adenomas

Cancer of thyroid

Pituitary malfunction

Symptoms

Hypothyroidism

Fatigue or lack of energy

Slowed thinking

High cholesterol

Weight gain

Feeling cold

Sweating too much

Dry skin and hair

Goiter

Constipation

Heavy menstrual periods

Low libido

Brittle nails

Hyperthyroidism

Fatigue, feeling exhausted

Jitteriness, shaking, increased nervousness, irritability

Rapid heart beat or palpitations

Weight loss

Feeling hot

Goiter

More frequent bowel movements

Shorter or lighter menstrual periods