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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. There are many medical disorders that can result in hypothyroidism. And these disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because the purpose of the thyroid hormone is to "run the body's metabolism", it affects growth, development, and many cellular processes. Inadequate thyroid hormone has widespread consequences for the body and people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

      • Fatigue.
      • Constipation.
      • Depression.
      • Weakness.
      • Memory loss.
      • Hair loss or coarse dry hair.
      • Weight gain.
      • Muscle cramps and aches.
      • Abnormal menstrual cycles.
      • Decreased libido.

What causes Hypothyroidism?

The most common causes of hypothyroidism in adults are listed below.

      • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
      • Lymphocytic Thyroiditis After Hyperthyroidism.
      • Thyroid Destruction (from radioactive iodine or surgery).
      • Pituitary or Hypothalamic Disease.
      • Medications.
      • Severe Iodine Deficiency.

A recent study in the Feb. 28, 2000, issue of Archive of Internal Medicine revealed that 9.9% of the study participants had thyroid problems they probably did not know about. In addition, another 5.9% were being treated for thyroid problems. Added together, the researchers discovered that nearly 16% of the population had some form of thyroid dysfunction. This is very significant because depression is a common symptom of poor thyroid function or hypothyroidism.

Dr. Broda Barnes, author of "Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness," estimated that the level of low thyroid function, thyroid dysfunction, and hypothyroidism is as high as 40% of the general population. He also stated that much of thyroid dysfunction is not detectable by modern blood tests. However, he did offer a simple and more reliable body temperature test.

The self thyroid test is as follows: Take an old-fashioned mercury-type thermometer and shake it down and put it on the nightstand before going to bed. In the morning on awakening, before arising or moving around, the person puts the thermometer snugly in his or her armpit for 10 minutes. If the temperature is below 97.8, the person likely needs a thyroid supplement. The temperature registered on the thermometer should be between 97.8 - 98.2. Most doctors do not use this test but alternative doctors do.

Vaxa's Thyroid Formula combines traditional homeopathic remedies with herbal combinations providing the fastest, most specific relief for a wide variety of thyroid conditions. The ingredients in this multi-dimensional formula naturally support the body's ability to:

      • Regulate and improve thyroid function.
      • Reduce swelling of glands.
      • Increase energy levels.
      • Help nourish & strengthen the thyroid.

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