Ask Emily — thyroid health

QUESTION:

I’m having trouble losing weight. Could it be a hypothyroid problem?

ANSWER:

The thyroid helps to manage our metabolism, so even a small imbalance could result in a slower pace of weight loss. But many other factors are probably involved, including the quality of your nutrition, the health of your digestive tract, your detox capabilities, and your hormone levels. It is also possible that your metabolism has stalled as a result of over-dieting. It’s wise to get your thyroid checked periodically, starting around age 30, and every five years after that. If there is an imbalance developing or a hypothyroid problem, the sooner you find it, the easier it will be to heal without medication.

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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.

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Last Modified: 08/17/2009