Thyroid Health

By Momivate's "Energy" CouncilMom, Ericka Moore

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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped organ located within the neck. It distributes thyroid hormone which controls metabolism, even the pace of your heartbeat.

When issues with the thyroid occur, it feels as if your entire world is coming to a stop. 


​Symptoms of potential thyroid issues (from Office on Women’s Health, “Thyroid Disease”):

• Feeling cold when other people do not
  
• Constipation
  
• Muscle weakness
  
• Weight gain, even though you are not eating more food
  
• Joint or muscle pain
  
• Feeling sad or depressed
  
• Feeling very tired
  
• Pale, dry skin
  
• Dry, thinning hair
  
• Slow heart rate
  
• Less sweating than usual
  
• A puffy face
  
• A hoarse voice
  
• More than usual menstrual bleeding
  
• Weight loss, even if you eat the same or more food (most but not all people lose weight)
  
• Eating more than usual
  
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat or pounding of your heart
  
• Feeling nervous or anxious
  
• Feeling irritable
  
• Trouble sleeping
  
• Trembling in your hands and fingers
  
• Increased sweating
  
• Feeling hot when other people do not
  
• Muscle weakness
  
• Diarrhea or more bowel movements than normal
  
• Fewer and lighter menstrual periods than normal
  
• Changes in your eyes that can include bulging of the eyes, redness, or irritation
  

You also may have high LDL or "bad" cholesterol, which can raise your risk for heart disease.
When experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to consult your healthcare professional to begin nutritional and/or medical care.

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