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Dangers of an Underactive Thyroid
…associated complications are the most serious side effects of an underactive thyroid. However, hypothyroidism has important implications throughout the body. Here are some of the more common effects of an underproducing thyroid gland. Poor Circulation Obviously, as heart disease progresses, it decreases blood…
Common Causes of High Blood Pressure
…Back to Top Your Thyroid An underactive thyroid gland can cause a long list of health problems, but few people—including doctors—associate hypothyroidism with high blood pressure. Yet one study showed that nearly a third of patients with high blood pressure and an underactive thyroid had their blood…
Three Steps to Healthier Glands
…depression involves the thyroid gland as well, and, in the most severe cases, all three gland systems become exhausted. In the short term, each gland may be able to compensate for the additional stress, but, for most of us, today’s lifestyle and diet have forced our glands to the edge of failure already…
Perk Up Your Energy Level
…most people there’s a simple solution to fatigue. Your energy level is regulated by hormones from two sources: the thyroid and the adrenals. Most doctors know to check for thyroid function, but for some reason adrenal function seems to get overlooked. Even when the adrenals are suspected, conventional…
Five Steps to Minimize Stress
…downplay its ability to do us harm. But we shouldn’t. The effects of unresolved stress are cumulative. Stress depletes the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands. It compromises the immune system and lowers your resistance to illness. It has now been directly linked to cancer, heart disease, and high blood…
