6. What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid
Thyroid health is so integral to our overall health. It’s estimated that 27 million Americans have an un-diagnosed thyroid disorder. 90-90% of low thyroid is caused by the autoimmune condition Hashimoto’s hypothyroiditis. Our current system for testing and treating under serves our population dealing with autoimmune initiated hypothyroidism. In this episode, you will learn about what the thyroid is, how to adequately test for thyroid function, and common signs/symptoms of thyroid disorder, so you will be better equipped to advocate for your own health!
Highlights:
· What is the thyroid? How does it function?
· How do you test for thyroid function?
· What are common thyroid issues?
· My personal thyroid story
· How to advocate for your thyroid health
Call to Action:
· Follow my testing recommendations and find a doctor who is willing and able to properly test your thyroid.
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Citations:
Hypothyroidism in Women
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