Read some health tips today that I thought I'd pass along. Who knows, maybe this information will end up being of some use to somebody. First, since it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month (not Breast Awareness Month --oh, boy!) from Dr. Weil:Six Warning Signs of Breast CancerI was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 4 years ago. Before I was diagnosed, I noticed a difference in my overall energy level, weight gain (eight to ten pounds) despite a lot of exercise and eating well, seemed to be losing a lot more hair than usual when I washed it, and last but no way least, I felt a little down. Jillian Michaels was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when she was 30. She writes a lot about this condition, which is no big deal at all once it's detected. All it takes to find out if your thyroid needs some help is a simple blood test. Here are some indicators for hypothyroidism from Jillian:If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, see your doctor for a diagnosis and possible treatment. If you are over 40, talk to your doctor about mammograms.
- A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
- A change in the size or shape of the breast
- Nipple discharge or tenderness
- An inverted nipple
- Ridges or pitting on the breast (resembling an orange peel)
- A change in the look or feel of the breast, areola or nipple (such as temperature, swelling, redness or a scaly feel)
Some Signs of Underactive ThyroidJillian also provides information about things to do if you are found to have an underactive thyroid such as not eating these veggies raw (news to me!) -- broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale, and some supplements that support proper thyroid function: selenium, vitamin D, zinc, and fish oil.
Do you feel sluggish or have you started to pile on extra pounds that you can't blame on a poor diet or lack of exercise? These symptoms and others, including "brain fog," coarse hair and skin, depression, exhaustion, joint pains, constipation, and high blood pressure, may be signs that you have hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, which can sap your energy and cause you to gain weight.
As always, the best health tip is: listen to your body.
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8 comments:
Very good tips - many of the points I didn't know at all.
"As always, the best health tip is: listen to your body."
What if I am can't hear? How do I know if I can't hear if I can't hear to listen to my body?
POD - The ol' if a tree falls in the forest routine...OK, how about pay attention to your body using all your senses including spidey-sense, if you have it. ;)
Iodine, too. :)
Thanks for this info. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 20 yrs ago. I had all the classic symptoms and yet doctors refused to test me. I finally put my foot down and my doctor freaked out it was so low. It can be very serious when left untreated!
I've only focused on taking the meds to help me feel better. Now I see I can do more by knowing more. Which one of Jillian's has this info? Is it raw broccoli we shouldn't eat or cooked?
Thanks for the tips, Lee. Knowledge is power, and we definitely have to be our own advocates when it comes to health and medical care.
Tena - Jillian says to avoid eating those veggies uncooked. Here's the link.
FYI - garlic is one plant that takes up iodine readily, so an herb/seaweed teacher suggested putting kelp or kelp meal on your garlic crop :)
Also, coconut oil boosts thyroid health - either way! Slows down an overactive one, or perks up a sluggish one! & yes, the 'cole' family (broccoli, etc) depress the thyroid, as does soy!
Weight gain may be linked to soy consumption - & what salad dressing doesn't have soy oil?? (hint - ones you make yourself!!)
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