The Green-Wisdom-Health Podcast with Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis-Yes, Its Probably Your Thyroid!

Published: Oct. 18, 2017, 3:21 p.m.

b'In today\\u2019s episode we discuss:\\nCould be an Iodine deficiency!\\nCan\\u2019t lose weight or easy weight gain\\nPoor thyroid function has been linked to serious health conditions such as:\\nFibromyalgia\\nIrritable Bowel Syndrome\\nAcne or Eczema\\nGum Disease\\nInfertility\\nAutoImmune Disease\\n\\xa0\\nWe discussed low cost lab work and mentioned the 5 parts of the Thyroid that we run in our lab panels\\nSigns of Thyroid Fatigue:\\nFeeling like you don\\u2019t have the energy to exercise\\nA heavy, tired head, especially in the afternoon\\nFalling asleep as soon as you sit down\\nHyperactive Thyroid\\nFeeling restless, nervous, emotional, irritable, sleeping poorly\\nFrequent bowel movements\\nIrregular menstrual periods or no menstrual periods in women\\nRapid, forceful, or irregular heartbeat\\nProtruding eyes\\n\\xa0\\nThings that Wreak Havoc on your Thyroid:\\nGluten\\nSoy\\nBromines\\nPesticides and Plastics\\nSoft Drinks\\nMedications\\nFire Retardants\\n\\xa0\\nIodine Deficiency symptoms that you are not getting enough Iodine in your diet:\\nSalivary Glands \\u2013 Disables your saliva production, making your mouth dry\\nSkin \\u2013 Results in rough and dry skin and inability to sweat normally\\nBrain \\u2013 Lowers alertness and intelligence quotient (IQ) levels\\nMuscles \\u2013 Produces scar tissue, pain and fibromyalgia'