5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do To Overcome Hypothyroidism
- Part I
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Let's face it before you can overcome hypothyroidism you must
know what it is and what causes hypothyroidism. Now I know that
you might have already talked with a doctor about
hypothyroidism, but if your doctor is anything like my doctor,
he or she probably has so many patients to see everyday that you
are lucky to get 5 quality minutes with them.
I don't claim to be smarter than the doctors; however,
sometimes I think there is something that is lost in the
translation. That having been said I will give you what I hope
is a clear quick overview of what hypothyroidism is, what causes
hypothyroidism, and 5 things you didn't know you could do to
overcome hypothyroidism.
What is hypothyroidism? Simply put, it is a condition that
occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
I don't want to get too technical here, so I will just give you
an analogy. Our bodies have many different hormones that are
required in order for it to operate at full efficiency.
When there is a shortage of any one or a combination of these
hormones that's when you have problems. It's like trying to bake
a cake without one of the key ingredients. A cake wouldn't be
very good without flour, or not enough flour would it?
Unfortunately, for some, maybe even you, their quality of life
has been significantly reduced due to hypothyroidism. They
struggle to lose weight, they struggle to make it through the
day due to chronic fatigue, and some of them even struggle with
depression.
So, what are some of the causes of hypothyroidism? There are
many different causes of hypothyroidism, but again I am just
going to keep this simple and talk about 5 of them.
Believe it or not, some drugs contribute to this insufficiency
of thyroid hormones known as hypothyroidism. Remember me
mentioning depression. Well, some drugs such as lithium that are
used to control extreme mood swings also restrict the amount of
hormones the thyroid gland produces. So, cause number one could
be medication you are taking, especially certain prescription
drugs.
Cause number two, surprisingly enough, could be certain foods
that you are eating. This blew my socks off when I found out
about it. As you know those who suffer from hypothyroidism
usually suffer from a slower metabolism, which means they gain
weight easily and rarely lose weight at all.
What do people usually do when they are trying to control their
weight? You guessed it; they go on a diet and try to eat
healthier. You will probably be just as surprised as I was to
find out that certain foods such as raw broccoli also contribute
to hypothyroidism. Raw turnips, radishes, cauliflower, and
brussel sprouts can also have a negative impact on your thyroid
gland and increase your chances of struggling with
hypothyroidism.
It makes you wonder, could you be caught in a vicious loop? You
gained extra weight year after year and so you keep on trying to
eat healthier just to find out you could have been working
against yourself all this time. Just as a side note, I am not
saying to stop trying and give up. Just get educated so you are
not shooting yourself in the foot.