Overactive thyroid

Thyroid health

Surprisingly, it’s thought that more than half of those with thyroid issues, such as weight gain or fatigue, are completely unaware of the root cause of their problems. If you are one of these people, you may wonder: what can you do to improve your condition?
The thyroid gland primarily controls the metabolism and hormone regulation, which takes part in a lot of your body’s necessary functions, such as digestion and reproduction. Thyroid disorders affect every area of your life - from weight issues to depression and anxiety, it is responsible to keep your whole well-being in balance.
While there are many thyroid disorders, the majority of cases fall into one of these two categories - hypothyroidism (underactive throid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). They are basically the complete opposites, which is why treatments for each condition are very different and require an individual holistic approach. Allopathic medicine uses drugs that replace the natural thyroid hormones or stop the production of the thyroid hormones altogether. These and other treatments, such as surgeries, come with a high risk of side effects, are very expensive while not always producing a desired outcome. Thankfully, there are natural ways to rebalance your thyroid, by creating an individual plan that addresses all aspects of your life, including nutrition, lifestyle and any needed functional medicine additions. So if you have already been diagnosed or can relate to any of the below listed symptoms: