tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53568947877073840112012-01-20T04:35:02.423-08:00Are you suffering from a thryoid gland gone amuck? How do you know? Do you have a myriad of symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weakness, weight gain or loss, temperature intolerance, trouble swollowing, irregular menses, restlessness, sleepiness, anxiety, dry skin, hair loss, depression, aches and pains, and more? Even been told your tests are "normal". Then, by all means I welcome you! Together, let's build awareness from dysfunction to function! JaniceJaniceMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16894043369260210452noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356894787707384011.post-69733925172600755602008-06-20T17:18:00.000-07:002008-06-20T17:23:57.489-07:00

Did you know that Hashimoto's thyroid patients may suffer during a heat spell or after a day in the hot sun? It's common knowledge that low thyroid can cause you to be cold all the time, but it's not well known that you can also experience symptoms such as weakness and low blood sugar - adjusting to heat. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and not over due. Sounds simple, but it's easy to keep

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Did you walk to perform any exercise today? It is important to your thyroid and overall health to work off day-to-day stress and help reduce body fat. Take the doggies out regularly, grab a friend, put on a music cd, or just enjoy the peace of mind - whatever works for you do it today!

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Next time you're due for you annual Well Woman Exam (pap, mammogram, cholestrol) be sure to ask your doctor to include a thyroid panel with your blood tests. This is an easy reminder to see if you start to develop a low function thyroid before the symptoms develop. And, it's a good marker to see how the gland performs as you get older. Plus, for those already on thyroid medication, you can see if

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There are numerous medications now that control the thyroid dysfunction. It may take some time and frustration to learn what works for you which can be a long trial and error process. And, then you need to find what dose is keeping your symptoms at bay. Not simple at all.Originally, natural thyroid (desiccated thyroid i.e. like Armour Extract), was the only option available. But, with the

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We all get discouraged waiting to be diagnosed or during the slow healing process. Patience is not one of my virtues, so I always rely on:Prayer of SerenityGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

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Welcome Friends! Are you tired of being told "it's all in your head"? Well, it's actually "all in your neck!" The thryoid gland is imperative to the entire hormonal system balance. It can create havok in mild forms - long before it is revealed in a blood test until you experience moderate to severe symptoms. A dysfunctioning gland is often overlooked by doctors, because let's face it, many of us

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