Common causes of Thyroid issues

​In my practice I noticed a higher than normal number of clients either taking medication for Hypothyroidism or showing signs of it.  I always found it unusual that there were so many people suffering from conditions on an island that seaweed and fish in the diet should be reducing the risk of.  Is this a sign we really have moved away from our ancestral diets in favour of convenience and what is the cost of that choice?
 
There are 3 main types of Thyroid issues we see:

1. Hypothyroidism
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Thyroid cancer

 
Here are some of the reasons someone might develop a thyroid issue:

• Iodine deficiency – found in seaweed in abundance
• Autoimmune issues – this is when your body’s immune system attacks your thyroid, leading to either Graves disease or Hashimoto’s
• Inflammation – often caused by a virus or bacteria, but more and more our diets are becoming pro-inflammatory
• Nodules – non cancerous lumps
• Cancerous tumours
• Some medical treatments - including radiation therapy, thyroid surgery, and certain medications
• Genetics – some people are just genetically predisposed

 
If you think you might be showing signs of a thyroid issues, then go to your G.P. and ask for them to test your thyroid.  The blood test you will be looking for are:

• TSH – I would consider a reading of 2.5 or higher combined with other symptoms as warranting further tests to see if you do in fact have an underactive thyroid. 
• Other tests we consider are T3 and T4 levels, thyroid antibodies, reverse T3, urinary spot iodine test, basal body temperature and Thyroflex testing

 
You can do the Basal body temperature test at home with a thermometer:

• take your temperature each morning before you get out of bed, same time each day.
• Make sure you have had at least 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep 
• Always use the same thermometer (leave by bed)
• Track your temperature readings
• Alcohol the night before will affect the result
• Stress can affect the result
• Disregard if you are sick (fever/chills)
• An average temperature lower than 97.8°F (oral) or 97.3°F (armpit) for three (preferably ten) consecutive days suggests possible hypothyroidism

 
 
 
You can follow carina at:
www.itsanaturalchoice.com
www.breaking-fads.com
Rest & Reset webinars - https://bit.ly/3UKdkZH
Follow her journey on Facebook & Instagram:
@itsanaturalchoice
@welovebreakingfads
Rest & Reset