A scandalous lack of knowledge by doctors and an epidemic of undiagnosed thyroid problems may be behind the other growing epidemic of our times: ME
Hypothyroidism: common symptoms
* Weakness; fatigue; cold intolerance; constipation; weight change; depression; menorrhagia; hoarseness
* Dry, cold, yellow, puffy skin; scanty eyebrows;
As much as half of all cases of depression have a physical, rather than emotional or psychological, cause (Am J Psychiatry, 1981; 138: 629-35). Two conditions that are often missed by doctors are common:
It can also affect the heart An underactive thyroid can lead to heart problems over time. In fact, hypothyroidism can be damaging even at subclinical levels - when it is either undetected or thought to be too insignificant to treat.
For over a decade, research by Jacob Teitelbaum M.D. author of the best-selling book "From Fatigued to Fantastic!" has shown that hypothyroidism, like most other illnesses that affect predominantly women, has been dramatically under diagnosed. The...
Many Americans suffer from symptoms such as cold hands and feet, low body temperature. sensitivity to cold, a feeling of always being chilled
Endangered Dogs and Cats ;Veterinarians are frustrated. They treat pets engulfed b
Depression has come more and more to the forefront in health care in recent years. A great percentage of ailments that individuals present to their doctors today seem to have some form of mental/emotional complication which can be perceived as...
“It’s supposed to be a professional secret, but I’ll tell you anyway. We doctors do nothing. We only help and encourage the doctor within.” Albert...
Hair Loss ;Most men and women experience hair loss as they get olde
