Have you tried everything to loosen weight? Endless diets, working out 5 days a week. But was everything as ineffective as an umbrella in a tornado?
Has it become harder and harder to keep off these extra pounds as you get older?
If so, you may be one of millions of people who suffer from hypothyroid condition.
This condition is so sneaky, you’ll probably not notice anything till it’s full-blown. And then you need to take drastic actions, if you don’t want to be on medications for the rest of your life.
Your thyroid manages your body’s metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy). So if it’s not functioning properly, you may feel as strong as a lion one day and then as weak as a fly the next.
People are actually often misdiagnosed with fybromaylgia when in fact they have hypothyroid.
Hypothyroidism causes overweight in two ways…
- The metabolism is all out of balance, so the nutrition is not processed properly. Therefore big a part of the food is transformed into fat instead of producing energy to function.
- Your body goes into “a crisis stage” when it feels as if you’re running out of energy. When your body declares crisis, the first thing it does is gather fat. I’ve discussed similar crisis situations with sleep apnea patients.
A simple method to test your thyroid at home is to check your temperature in the morning.
Directions: Place a thermometer next to your bed. Before getting out of bed in the morning, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for fifteen minutes. If your temperature is below 97.5 F (36.4C), it may indicate thyroid problems.
A simple blood test can then quickly determine the state of your thyroid.
So if you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism, what can you do?
There are many things that can cause hypothyroidism. Most common causes are stress and food allergy. So overall lifestyle changes are necessary, if you want to avoid traditional medications. (and the side effects that follow).
Eliminate stress:
Stress is a big factor, so eliminating that is the first thing you should do. Even if you decide to take traditional medications, your thyroid problem is a big indicator that there is too much stress in your life. So if you don’t change anything, something else will probably go soon.
My high blood pressure program is designed to lower your internal stress level (even if there is some stress outside ). So it’s also very helpful for hypothyroid. You can find it on the right-hand site of this page.
Food allergy:
There are several food types that affect the thyroid. Probably the most important things to avoid are soy products. Especially Tofu. Other things are cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears.
Overall cleansing is necessary if you’re diagnosed with thyroid problems. Seek help from a natural-health professional to guide you with your personal case.
Hypothyroidism is of course not always the cause of overweight. But it’s definitely worth checking, before taking any drastic actions, such as dangerous stomach operation. Plus, hypothyroid can lead to a several other dangerous conditions.
Warm regards,
Christian Goodman