The function of the thyroid gland is to set the pace for your body’s metabolism. The hormones secreted by the thyroid directly affect nearly every organ of the body and contribute to the management of weight loss/gain, brain development, heart and nervous system function, skin condition, body temperature, breathing, muscle strength, menstrual regularity, memory, and cholesterol and energy levels.
Up to 27 million Americans experience imbalanced thyroid function, which comes in two forms: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In this week’s blog on blending the best of East and West to treat thyroid disease, we’ll first look at the signs and symptoms of the different types of thyroid disease. Then, we’ll check out a model of treatment for thyroid disease you can expect from the caregivers at IMS.
Symptoms of Low Thyroid Function or Hypothyroidism
- Fatigue and weakness
- Cold intolerance
- Dry and coarse skin
- Hair loss
- Cold hands and feet
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Depression
- Poor memory
- Forgetfulness
- Dementia
- Nervousness and tremors
- Immune system problems
- Heavy menstrual periods
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