Ask Emily — thyroid health
QUESTION:
Are my hormones responsible for my hypothyroidism?
ANSWER:
Most certainly, as the thyroid gland itself is part of our endocrine (hormone) system, and is regulated by hormones. So in most cases, hypothyroidism is triggered by hormonal imbalance. Our bodies are constantly negotiating a delicate balance of hormones, and when one is imbalanced, it may have negative effects on the thyroid. The health of your adrenal glands — responsible for the production of your fight or flight hormones, cortisol, and testosterone — is also intimately connected to thyroid health. Adrenal fatigue shares many symptoms with hypothyroidism and can actually lead to an underactive thyroid through the overproduction of cortisol.
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The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the Clinic.
Last Modified: 02/16/2010