The thyroid is often overlooked as the cause of many health concerns, especially in women.  Thyroid disorders are more common than you think.  Many of the symptoms are similar to and can be attributed to other illnesses or disorders when in fact it is the thyroid causing them.

A common issue for older women is the mistake that it is menopause causing these symptoms when in fact it may be a thyroid disorder.  A simple thyroid test (fasting blood test) will tell the difference and whether you have normal thyroid levels or not.  This test measures the level of TSH – thyroid stimulating hormone – the main hormone that regulates the thyroid gland.

Here’s the short list:

(Low levels of hormones = hypothyroidism symptoms).

• Dry skin and brittle nails
• Tingling or numbness in the hands
• Constipation
• Heavy menstrual cycles
• Daily fatigue
• Brain fog
• Sluggishness
• Depressed mood
• Hair loss or thinning
• Unexplained weight gain

(Higher levels of hormones = hyperthyroidism symptoms).

• Muscle weakness or trembling hands
• Problems with your vision
• Diarrhea
• Irregular  menstrual periods
• Feel anxious
• Restlessness, irritability, sleep problems
• Hyperactive with an increased heart rate or palpitations
• Lose unexplained weight
• Have excessive sweating

The thyroid gland controls many of the bodily functions and organs and its basic role is to produce hormones in the right amount that help regulate your metabolism.  If it’s not doing the job properly it can create too much or not enough thyroid hormone which can cause those unwanted symptoms. Another important symptom for both versions is a visibly enlarged neck or noticeable swelling.

Getting tested and treated is of utmost importance as these symptoms can evolve into much more serious conditions such as stroke, heart problems, extremely low and life-threatening body temperature, and more.  Getting treatment causes great improvement in many of these symptoms leading to greater peace of mind and a higher quality of life.

Now testing can also be done in the privacy and convenience of your own home with a DIY medical test kit for thyroid.  Go Get Tested Now!

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In order to detoxify a body or cleanse a body, one option is to have a colonoscopy done, so that the colon and intestines are completely emptied. Find out how to cleanse a body by eating health food with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on fitness and nutrition.

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I was just at my doctor and was told I have high cholesterol after getting my blood work results back. I didn’t have much time to go into detail with my doc on the factors associating with that. The normal average healthy range is 100 and below. I’m at 130 in cholesterol level. So, why is it bad to have high cholesterol? I was told to eat more high fiber foods which will help and to make sure what I am eating does not have any cholesterol. What risk factors come with high cholesterol? Also, I only eat twice a day and so are there any supplemental vitamins to take?

Your body needs very little cholesterol, and the cholesterol that cannot be put to good use is taken up by your immune system (white blood cells). These white blood cells become bloated, and deposit on the walls of your arteries, forming plaques, and contributing to arterial blockages, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The fiber will help because it is non-digestible, and has some similar chemical characteristics as cholesterol. These similar characteristics allow you to poo out the cholesterol instead of absorbing it. As far as supplements go, there is always a debate going about whether they help. I say that if you have a low-nutrient diet, taking a multi-vitamin can’t hurt. I hope that helps!

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Triglycerides can build up on the walls of your arteries and raise your risk for having a stroke, heart attack or developing heart disease. Becky Captain, RN, BC, FNP-C, nurse practitioner with Cardiovascular Consultants of the St. Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, explains how lowering your triglyceride levels can benefit your cardiovascular health.

Triglycerides are a fatty substance within the blood stream (bad cholesterol). They often come from the things we eat: starches, carbohydrates, and the simple sugars consumed on a regular basis. Triglycerides levels can be lowered by decreasing these items from the diet, raising activity and aerobic exercise most days of the week, and by increasing the amount of omega-3 fish oils consumed on a daily basis.

Becky also explains several new insights in plaque development and answers many questions regarding coronary heart disease. Today we know that plaque starts inside the lining of the artery wall before protruding into the artery and eventually blocking blood flow. Plaque in the artery is much like a zit, in that it becomes inflamed, festers, and will eventually burst. When it bursts it will explode into the interior of the artery. This burst is what causes cardiac attack or death.

It is important to have all the risk factors under control in order to prevent the plaque from bursting. Regular aerobic exercise is the number one way to ensure you have a thick cap over your plaque. This thick cap will help keep the plaque from bursting, and keep you away from risk of cardiac problems. If you suffer from heart risk factors, it is strongly recommended that you see a health care provider. A cardiac scan may be necessary in order to determine if you have calcified plaque deposits in your heart arteries. An angioplasty or stent or open-heart surgery, you have plaque in your arteries. If you do have plaque, you are at risk for developing heart events. For more information go to www.cardiotabs.com.

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