Who Has Problems With Thyroid Health?
Thyroid problems are incredibly common in North America, especially among women. As a RULE, when all else fails and you can’t figure out what’s wrong, suspect low thyroid and get it tested ASAP. Many experts believe this epidemic is caused by excess chemicals in our food, air and water, all of which stress the immune system leading to a high incidence of autoimmune illness. Common symptoms of low thyroid include unusual fatigue, susceptibility to feeling cold, trouble with weight management, prominent bags under eyes, muscle and joint aches and pains, problems with digestion, mental sluggishness, dry skin, depression, migraines and waking up feeling tired. Instead of feeling refreshed after a morning workout, you might feel like going back to bed (even though it’s only 10am). Or, after work instead of heading to the gym, you head straight home because you feel completely drained. Athletes with low thyroid do not perform well when the ambient temperature drops below 50ยบ F. The synovial
