The thyroid is butterfly shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck and governs many of the processes in our body such as brain function, muscle strength, skin and hair health, and helps control our weight and can impact on our fertility, mood and energy. 

 

Some common signs of an under functioning thyroid include: 

• Thinning hair 

• Dry flaky skin

• Difficulty losing weight 

• Constipation 

• Finding it hard to adjust to temperatures and feeling cold often, with cold hands and feet

• Swelling and puffiness around the eyes

• Weight gain

• Muscle weakness

• Waking unrefreshed and feeling tired despite having a good nights sleep

• Hormonal issues such as heavy periods, low libido, PMS and breast tenderness

• High cholesterol

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

 

Naturopathic support can be used  to address the underlying drivers of low thyroid function whilst also managing symptoms to improve your quality of life. 

 

Some causes of low thyroid function include: 

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Mould

• Poor Gut Health & Food sensitivities 

• Stress

• Chronic infections

• Hormonal Imbalances due to oestrogens stimulating effect on the immune system 

• Environmental toxins 

 

If you would like some support and guidance around how to better support your thyroid book an appointment with Karina.