The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck. It can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions.

If you’re a woman over 35, your odds that you are suffering thyroid dysfunction are high —in fact, more than 30% by some estimates.

How To Recognise Thyroid Function Issues

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At least 59 million Americans have a thyroid function disorder and half are undiagnosed. According to The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, most are completely unaware that they suffer from the condition. Women are as much as 10 times likely as men to have a thyroid problem.

Knowing the symptoms is the first step to rectification. There are a number of symptoms that are common with this complaint including fatigue. Bowel problems like constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome are also prevalent.

10 Signs Of An Underactive Thyroid

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Your skin may also become thick, coarse or scaly and your hair can become brittle and break off.

Cholesterol issues and also neck discomfort and enlargement and weight gains are also commonly associated. Many of us don’t actually understand what the Thyroid is or how to tell if we have an under or an overactive Thyroid problem.

Once you understand the condition, you can identify if there’s a problem and take steps to correct it with some simple dietary or lifestyle changes. The Thyroid is a gland in the front of your neck, just underneath your voice box.

How To Fire Up Your Thyroid Function

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It produces hormones that regulate your metabolism so has a vital effect on both your weight and your energy levels.

Thyroid problems can cause illnesses and fatigue and women are more prone to these problems than men. It can also have varying effects on your weight.

Thyroid Dysfunction Infographic

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Your Thyroid controls how quickly your body burns up calories and uses energy. There are two common Thyroid problems.

Hyperthyroidism or overactive Thyroid results when the gland produces too much of the hormones. If it secretes too little, then the condition is called Hypothyroidism or underactive Thyroid.

Thyroid Issues Infographic

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We’ve included tips and techniques to help you identify both these conditions plus what you can do to help correct them.

As always, be sure to consult your Doctor or Health Practitioner for a full diagnosis and to verify all information.

Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism

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Here are some common signs to help you tell whether you have an under or overactive Thyroid.

Hypothyroidism affects both sexes but is most common in women over age 50. Low thyroid levels cause the body to slow down and hypothyroidism can cause serious health complications if not treated. This includes arthritis, depression, and infertility.

Top 9 Remedies For Thyroid Function (Hypothyroidism)

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Here are 9 great natural home remedies that you might like to trial from Dr. Axe.

Fish Oil, Probiotic Supplements, Vitamin B Complex, selected Essential Oils and Iodine are just some of the suggestions.

Homemade Thyroid Juice

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You can make your own Thyroid Juice for Hypothyroid Problems from just 5 ingredients according to Step Into My Green World.

Organic vegetables are recommended and you mix them together and drink daily.  Try to eat foods high in B-vitamins and iron.

Sea vegetables such as kelp and nori are beneficial. You can also increase your intake of carrots, squash, and eggs as they are rich in Vitamin A. Try to eat fresh and organic foods high in antioxidants (such as blueberries, cherries, beets, and tomatoes). Avoid broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.

How To Make Juice

• 1 carrot
• 1 beet
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 2 stalks of celery
• 1 apple

More Thyroid Home Remedies

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Here are a few home remedies for Hypothyroidism or underactive Thyroid – they all help regulate hormones and your metabolism. Try Coconut Oil, Ginger, and Apple Cider Vinegar.

Check out our very handy post on amazing uses and benefits of Coconut Oil plus our Apple Cider Vinegar post for more info.

The Hypothyroidism Diet

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Dr. Axe has detailed the best foods that you should start to include in your diet.

High fiber foods, fruit and veg, probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and sauerkraut and lots of clean water will have great results. He also suggests Bone Broth.

15 Foods To Take Off Your Shopping List

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This list of 15 Foods to take off your grocery list will really make a difference to your lifestyle if you have Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid.

Again, they’re popular foods so you may not realize the effect they’re having.

What To Eat If You Have Hypothyroidism

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If you have Hypothyroidism, you’ll want to save this checklist. Foods rich in Iodine and Selenium are particularly beneficial.

Foods To Avoid List

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We’ve also included a list of Foods To Avoid If You Have Hypothyroidism – you’ll be surprised how many everyday foods, many of which are regarded as healthy, should not be eaten.

They’re known as ‘Goitrogenic’ foods.  Once you have these charts it’s much easier to plan your shopping list and menus. Be especially wary of Soy.

10 Tips For Living Better With Hypothyroidism

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We’ve added some lifestyle tips for living better with Hypothyroidism, as well as dietary tips. Reducing stress, sticking to a regular sleep schedule, stretching more and doing cardio are just some of the excellent suggestions.

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One of the first things you should test for is whether or not your body has enough Iodine. We have a post that shows you how to do a patch test.

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