How can I prevent thyroid problems or hypothyroidism?

Ask Emily — thyroid health

QUESTION:

How can I prevent thyroid problems?

ANSWER:

There are lots of ways to prevent thyroid problems, including getting proper nutrition, balancing your hormones and encouraging healthy adrenal glands by reducing stress. Nutrition is probably the most important player when it comes to the thyroid. Poor nutrition impairs thyroid function and can lead to insulin resistance, which is often found to coexist with hypothyroidism.

Learn more about thyroid problems and hypothyroidism

The Personal Program is a great place to start

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.

To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
To select the Program that’s right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
If you’re ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

Last Modified: 02/16/2010

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