What Causes Underactive Thyroid and Hashimoto’s?

The thyroid is an essential part of how the body functions and it is very sensitive to its environment. Today we are lucky enough to have many conveniences, but that convenience comes with a price. Packaged foods with little nutrition and lots of chemicals, plastics off-gassing chemicals, environmental pollution from manufacturing... the list goes on.

Also, we have a reduced need for exercise due to office jobs, vehicles, and even modern appliances that make housework easier.  Yet, even with these conveniences, we are usually extremely busy and stressed. These factors are some of the reasons why low thyroid function has become so common in Western society.

Some reasons for low thyroid function in many include:

·      Poor conversion of T4 to T3

·      Liver and gut imbalances

·      Heavy metal toxicity

·      Adrenal fatigue

·      Oestrogen dominance

·      Nutritional deficiencies

·      Sugar imbalances

·      Much, much more!

Often it can be very difficult to determine which (if any) of these are a specific issue for you. But one thing is for sure—if these underlying causes are not dealt with it can be very difficult to reduce the symptoms of low thyroid function.

What Can Be Done To Improve Underactive Thyroid Symptoms?

Because the thyroid system is so complex, and because each person is different, improving thyroid function can be daunting. But it can be done!

Here are two things you can do today to get started:

Get educated. The more you know about how the thyroid works, what's good for it and what isn't, and how your environment affects it, the better you can pinpoint the underlying causes (which will be different for each person) and begin to take steps to make improvements in those areas.

Get help! This isn't a journey to take on your own. At times it will be challenging and frustrating. Your symptoms can change. Other health problems can interfere with your progress or confuse you, leaving you frustrated all over again. I strongly recommend you take advantage of my one-one-one consultations and guidance. I've been through this! I know how you're feeling, I know what to expect, and I CAN help you sort it all out and finally, finally get your energy and vibrancy back.

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