THE ADRENAL GLANDS - THE BODY'S STRESS DEFENSE TEAM (THYROID PROBLEMS)

Thyroid problems are also of epidemic proportion in women —15-20 times more prevalent than in men. It is estimated that as many as 50-80 percent of Western women suffer from hypothyroidism, an underachieving thyroid. This is a condition when the thyroid becomes sluggish because it is either under-producing thyroid hormones or making none at all.

Hypothyroidism has a direct effective on women's hormonal health. Seventy percent of women with infertility and miscarriages have hypothyroidism. In addition, fibrocystic breast disease, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, PMS, menopausal symptoms and multiple sclerosis are caused or worsened by an under active thyroid. Other symptoms include fatigue, depression, anxiety, high cholesterol, weight gain, even when not eating a lot, cold hands and feet, skin problems (itching, eczema, acne, dry and scaly), loss of memory, lack of concentration, migraines, muscle aches, swelling of eyelids, constipation, brittle nails, low libido and poor vision. Hypothyroidism also weakens the immune system and makes women more susceptible to recurring infections.

*254/165/1*

General health