HYPOTHYROIDWHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Are you prone to a problem with 'Hypothyroid'?
If you run your hand along the front of your neck starting right below your chin, you'll eventually hit a slight bump - that's when you know you've hit the thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located along the mid-line of your neck, only a few inches above your lungs. The thyroid produces the hormones that regulate your metabolism. The proximity of these organs almost begs us to assume an inherent relationship between respiration, oxygen, and metabolism. How Does a Person with Hypothyroid Feel?When your thyroid become impaired, you may feel cold because thyroid hormones increase your metabolism, which generates heat. If you are the first to reach for a sweater or are intolerant to cold, you may not have a properly functioning thyroid. You may wake up in the morning still tired from the night before. Some people with low thyroid feel their mind isn't sharp or clear - in fact, many describe the effect on the mind as "brain-fog." You may feel drugged as if moving through water. You may notice more and more hair coming out in your brush or the shower, as well as brittle, flaky nails. You may experience weight gain, even with proper diet and exercise. Blood flow to your skin may be diminished, causing dryness. The bowels may also become dry or sluggish. Your breath may be shallow as well. Many women chalk up crankiness and intensely painful periods to peri-menopause, not realizing that their thyroid is actually compromised.Symptoms of hypothyroid include: Slow pulse, fatigue, hoarse voice, slowed speech, goiter (caused by swollen thyroid gland), sensitivity to cold, weight gain, constipation, dry, scaly, thick, coarse hair, numbness in fingers or hands, confusion, depression, dementia, headaches, menstrual problems, paleness, muscle and/or joint pain. In children: slowed growth, delayed teething, and slow mental development. Western Definition of Hypothyroid
Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland, located at the front of your neck, doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone (underactive thyroid). Thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating your metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats. They raise basal cell temperature and play a role in the development and differentiation of all cells in the body. This condition is most common in post-menopausal women, yet can affect men and women of all ages.
It's helpful to understand the roles of all three thyroid hormones, TSH, T3 and T4. Here's a simple explanation from the University of Maryland.
"Your thyroid gland produces two main thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. In addition, the pituitary gland produces thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which helps control how much T3 and T4 the thyroid makes. Your health care provider will draw blood to measure levels TSH. When levels of thyroid hormones are low, your body produces more TSH to increase production of thyroid hormones. Your doctor may also test for levels of T3 or T4.
Natural medicine practitioners may pay particular attention to levels of T3 hormone. T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone. Your thyroid gland makes some T3, but the body also converts T4 into T3. If you are unable to convert T4 to T3, your laboratory tests for T4 may be normal, but you still may have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Talk to your doctor about including T3 laboratory tests in the treatment of your hypothyroidism." Source: Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center
Pathogenesis of Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid problems may be the result of
Blood Congestion & MetabolismOxygen feeds the fire of your metabolism. Like snuffing out a candle, a lack of oxygen depresses metabolism. Under conditions of poor circulation the thyroid will naturally shift to a hypo-active state. The placement of your thyroid close to the lungs is not coincidental, but has meaning. The thyroid tends to get a lot of the blame in the metabolism & weight loss game. The thyroid approach can leave you feeling a little fatalistic about metabolism - as if it's a fixed thing - you were either born with a high or a low metabolism and there's nothing you can do about it. But the foods you eat can affect your metabolism. Rich foods such as bread, cheese and sugar, depress your metabolism because they thicken your bodily fluids. As your blood thickens, it becomes harder to circulate. Your circulation is responsible for carrying oxygen to all the cells of the body. When blood is thick and sluggish, oxygen delivery is thwarted, depressing your metabolism. A thick coating of mucus in your lungs doesn't help. The mucus thwarts absorption of oxygen. So you should avoid these foods if you have a low metabolism, no matter what your thyroid count is. Depressed metabolism, when Kapha thick blood is the cause, is considered to be a circulatory problem. The effect of thick blood on your metabolism is similar to a campfire with too many logs on it. If you've ever built a fire then you've probably had this experience. When there are too many logs, the fire starts to smolder, especially when the wood is wet. This relates perfectly to heavy, rich foods slowing metabolism. The vitality of your metabolic fire becomes dim and smoky. It becomes cloudy, and unclear. Once your fire is choked, it takes even longer to burn off the logs. If you had a nice roaring fire and threw a bunch of logs on it the fire would rip right through it. But when your metabolism is already smoldering, adding more rich food just slows down your whole system. Everything gets stagnant and dim, starting with digestion, and including your metabolism. Even thinking becomes difficult, and your thoughts cloudy. This literally happens because of the changes in your blood.
Low thyroid is simply the end of a chain reaction. If you set off a long string of dominoes on a table - thyroid might be the last one to tumble. But the process started a long way back. In order to rectify it, you must start at the beginning. Qualities of Hypothyroidism
In Ayurveda, treatment of any condition begins by understanding its qualities. By assessing the symptoms and feelings associated with hypothyroid, you can observe that the qualities of hypothyroid are Heavy, Slow, Cold, Soft, Stagnant, and Dull. All of these qualities are associated with heavy Kapha Dosha. By avoiding these qualities, you stop feeding the disorder. By incorporating opposite qualities of Hot, Sharp, Light, Mobile, and Dry, you can balance your thyroid.
Home Remedies for Low Metabolism & Thyroid DisordersDiet & herbs for thyroid disorders often have the following actions:
Breathing & Low Thyroid
In Ayurveda, oxygen is closely related to prana, or life force. Breathing exercises (pranayama) can help keep your diaphragm toned, and quickly oxygenate your blood. This leaves you feeling refreshed. Pranayama is one of the most effective home remedies for low thyroid. The three best types of pranayama for low thyroid are brahmeri, kapalabhati and bhastrika. Bhrameri includes a humming noise, which directly vibrates the thyroid gland, revitalizing it. But, even simple full-belly breathing will help!
If your thyroid is low, your smooth muscle tissue may lose strength and tone. Your heart, diaphragm, and intestines will become weak. As your diaphragm weakens, your breath becomes shallow and you get even less oxygen. Pranayama is a great way to strengthen your diaphragm and get a full breath again. It helps circulate the blood in your core, improving your circulation in general. Pranayama detoxifies your body, the lungs in particular. Remember, one main cause of impaired circulation of oxygen is a too-thick mucosal lining in the lungs. So, incorporating a daily breathing practice cleanses, detoxifies, and whittles away at this thick layer of mucus. This allows your body to utilize the oxygen you inhale. The sensation of light, bright, clear-minded freshness you feel after just 10 minutes of breathing indicates that your body is receiving more oxygen. Exercise and Your ThyroidExercise is another way to improve your metabolism. Like pranayama, moderate exercise like walking improves your circulation, strengthens your muscles, and oxygenates your blood. The following yoga poses can help your thyroid gland:
Diet for Low Thyroid
If you eat heavy foods your digestion may feel sluggish for a few hours. Sluggishness may resolve in your digestive tract quickly, but when it gets pushed to the blood it can take a month or more to burn off. A practitioner can help decongest your blood faster with a custom cleanse. A modest guided cleanse can speed up the process of resetting your blood and metabolism.
Green vegetables, and especially those with bitter taste, increase prana, making you feel fresh and vital. Examples include chicory, red leaf lettuce & cooked kale. Avoid raw cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and kale but these are fine when cooked. Avoid water containing fluoride, which was used as a thyroid suppressant in the 1950s. Healthy fats are the building blocks for all hormones. Support your thyroid's hormone production by providing it with great materials to work with! Coconut oil, ghee, flax oil, and fish oil are all great sources. Spices like ginger & black pepper stimulate your heart rate and get your circulation moving. Your circulation can also be improved through warm teas, turmeric, mild exercise, stretching, and massage. Herbs for Thyroid Support
Beliefs that Support Your Thyroid
Speak up for your beliefs! Some people feel a lump in their throat when they are faced with a challenging discussion. That means you have musculo-skeletal tension in the area of your thyroid gland, putting this organ under stress. Pathological submission, inability to speak, & lack of righteousness is the spiritual cause of hashimotos and hypothyroid. The world needs your input and ideas to be made whole.
The Role of Your AdrenalsMany people with hypothyroidism of all types also suffer from depleted adrenals, known as adrenal fatigue. Typically, depleted adrenals comes first, followed by a depressed thyroid. The reason is that when adrenals become weak due to chronic stress, poor diet, trauma either physical or emotional, they release unnecessary stress hormones that put the body process of breakdown. Since the thyroid controls metabolism, it does it's best to balance the process started by your adrenals. The result is a slow thyroid as a result of weakened adrenals. This process can happen over a period of months to years. So, in order to support your thyroid function, it's imperative that you take notice of your adrenal strength. If they are depleted, you must address both your thyroid and adrenals. Supporting your adrenals is quite simple. It takes rest and stress reduction, mainly lifestyle changes that calm down buzzy, anxiety ridden vata dosha. Many herbs that calm vata also support the adrenals as do adaptogenic herbs like ashwagangha, tulsi, eleuthro, and schisandra. Disclaimer: 'Hypothyroid' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL HYPOTHYROID?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'HYPOTHYROID'HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'HYPOTHYROID'WEIGHT LOSS TIPS DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. HOW DOES AYURVEDA HEAL 'HYPOTHYROID'?AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Hypothyroid'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.![]() Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Hypothyroid'?
FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTSEverything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Hypothyroid', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Stimulates energy , STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Adrenal Tonic ADRENAL-TONICSupports / increases output of adrenals.Cardiac Tonic , CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues.Blood Thinner , BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.Vasodilator VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Hypolipidemic , HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels.Lowers Blood Sugar , LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Raises Thyroid RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4HYPOTHYROID IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4 - TISSUE DISEASEIf you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Hypothyroid'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 5,573 People Reporting HypothyroidOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Hypothyroid were less aggravated than 66% of other symptoms. From the 5,573 people who reported Hypothyroid in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Sweet Sign
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93.6%
37.0% (2,061)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
93.1%
35.0% (1,949)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha Sign
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91.9%
45.4% (2,531)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Gooey Sign
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81.9%
26.3% (1,467)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Heavy Sign
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80.5%
35.2% (1,961)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
76.4%
31.3% (1,742)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Astringent
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44.8%
26.9% (1,501)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
41.7%
20.5% (1,145)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
37.4%
23.1% (1,287)
9,391 have Light constitution
33.7%
25.4% (1,414)
8,107 have Cold constitution
33.4%
23.4% (1,303)
7,949 have Hot constitution
31.9%
21.7% (1,210)
9,009 have Dry constitution
31.9%
17.1% (951)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
22.7%
28.3% (1,579)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
20.6%
28.7% (1,598)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
20.6%
30.1% (1,677)
11,554 have Vata constitution
17.4%
30.6% (1,705)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Risk Factors of Hypothyroid
People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Hypothyroid.
Overall, 15.17% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Hypothyroid.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With BothCoincidence %Increase from 15.17% Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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1243
76.4%
+5.0 times
245
50.8%
+3.3 times
Grave's Disease (229)
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107
46.7%
+3.1 times
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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67
40.4%
+2.7 times
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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2091
36.5%
+2.4 times
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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173
31.7%
+2.1 times
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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667
30.3%
+2.0 times
Liver Degeneration (200)
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60
30%
+2.0 times
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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71
29.3%
+1.9 times
Hypoglycemic (2714)
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790
29.1%
+1.9 times
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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40 Small number of cases 28.8%
+1.9 times
Past Radiation (486)
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139
28.6%
+1.9 times
Under a physician's care (5319)
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1511
28.4%
+1.9 times
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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302
28.2%
+1.9 times
221
28.2%
+1.9 times
Taking Western pharmaceuticals (6618)
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1868
28.2%
+1.9 times
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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301
28.2%
+1.9 times
Liver Sore (883)
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249
28.2%
+1.9 times
Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)
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1359
28.1%
+1.9 times
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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640
28.1%
+1.9 times
Prolapsed colon (272)
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76
27.9%
+1.8 times
Low basal body temperature (5258)
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1464
27.8%
+1.8 times
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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190
27.5%
+1.8 times
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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511
27.5%
+1.8 times
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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40 Small number of cases 27.4%
+1.8 times
Fatty Liver (2700)
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739
27.4%
+1.8 times
Uterine Congestion (227)
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62
27.3%
+1.8 times
Chronic Infection (1413)
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384
27.2%
+1.8 times
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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96
27.2%
+1.8 times
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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119
27.2%
+1.8 times
683
27%
+1.8 times
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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88
26.8%
+1.8 times
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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693
26.6%
+1.8 times
Hysterectomy (3069)
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812
26.5%
+1.7 times
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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815
26.3%
+1.7 times
High Triglycerides (3447)
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908
26.3%
+1.7 times
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1076
26.2%
+1.7 times
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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37 Small number of cases 26.1%
+1.7 times
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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616
26.1%
+1.7 times
351
25.9%
+1.7 times
Atherosclerosis (189)
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49 Small number of cases 25.9%
+1.7 times
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
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582
25.8%
+1.7 times
Celiac Disease (1108)
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284
25.6%
+1.7 times
Laryngitis (906)
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232
25.6%
+1.7 times
Hyperthyroid (780)
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200
25.6%
+1.7 times
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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487
25.4%
+1.7 times
Implant / Prosthesis (787)
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200
25.4%
+1.7 times
Joint pain after eating (712)
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180
25.3%
+1.7 times
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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479
25.1%
+1.7 times
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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723
25%
+1.6 times
Post Menopausal (6871)
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1711
24.9%
+1.6 times
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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810
24.9%
+1.6 times
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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773
24.8%
+1.6 times
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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190
24.7%
+1.6 times
Past Chemotherapy (447)
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110
24.6%
+1.6 times
Hip surgery (410)
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101
24.6%
+1.6 times
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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783
24.5%
+1.6 times
43 Small number of cases 24.4%
+1.6 times
Painful rash (516)
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125
24.2%
+1.6 times
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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47 Small number of cases 24.2%
+1.6 times
Endometriosis (2421)
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584
24.1%
+1.6 times
Malabsorption (4275)
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1029
24.1%
+1.6 times
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
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465
24%
+1.6 times
B12 Deficiency (4649)
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1109
23.9%
+1.6 times
High Cholesterol (6934)
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1649
23.8%
+1.6 times
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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287
23.8%
+1.6 times
125
23.8%
+1.6 times
Pancreatitis (498)
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118
23.7%
+1.6 times
Swollen joints (2624)
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618
23.6%
+1.6 times
Worm / Parasite (1615)
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380
23.5%
+1.5 times
Staph infection (1066)
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250
23.5%
+1.5 times
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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552
23.3%
+1.5 times
Wheat Intolerance (6953)
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1610
23.2%
+1.5 times
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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300
23.2%
+1.5 times
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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551
23.2%
+1.5 times
140
23.2%
+1.5 times
Low metabolism (11201)
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2584
23.1%
+1.5 times
Skin growths - other (619)
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143
23.1%
+1.5 times
Lump in throat (2115)
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488
23.1%
+1.5 times
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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290
23%
+1.5 times
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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425
23%
+1.5 times
Citrus allergy (670)
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154
23%
+1.5 times
Liposuction (652)
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150
23%
+1.5 times
Hoarse Voice (4563)
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1043
22.9%
+1.5 times
General Inflammation (8849)
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2030
22.9%
+1.5 times
Seborrheic keratoses (1221)
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280
22.9%
+1.5 times
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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904
22.9%
+1.5 times
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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714
22.9%
+1.5 times
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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85
22.8%
+1.5 times
Vitiligo / white patches (1152)
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262
22.7%
+1.5 times
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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900
22.7%
+1.5 times
102
22.6%
+1.5 times
Many cracks on tongue (1809)
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408
22.6%
+1.5 times
Difficulty Swallowing (2999)
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677
22.6%
+1.5 times
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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643
22.6%
+1.5 times
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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184
22.5%
+1.5 times
2239
22.4%
+1.5 times
H pylori infection (1025)
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230
22.4%
+1.5 times
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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31 Small number of cases 22.3%
+1.5 times
Detergent allergy (3204)
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713
22.3%
+1.5 times
Wrinkly skin (4279)
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953
22.3%
+1.5 times
Complications of Those Reporting Hypothyroid
In this research study, people who report Hypothyroid were likely to report the following:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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1243
+4.5 times
22%
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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290
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
245
+2.8 times
4%
1.44% (482 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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2091
+2.5 times
38%
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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2699
+2.1 times
48%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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667
+2.1 times
12%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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271
+2.0 times
5%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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96
+2.0 times
2%
1.01% (353 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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1359
+1.9 times
24%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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90
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Fatty Liver
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739
+1.9 times
13%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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815
+1.9 times
15%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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200
+1.9 times
4%
2.1% (780 cases)
140
+1.9 times
3%
1.58% (604 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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173
+1.9 times
3%
1.6% (545 cases)
Hypoglycemic
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790
+1.9 times
14%
7.54% (2,714 cases)
Low basal body temperature
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1464
+1.8 times
26%
14.13% (5,258 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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487
+1.8 times
9%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
High Triglycerides
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908
+1.8 times
16%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
90
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1131
+1.8 times
20%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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773
+1.8 times
14%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Colon surgery
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90
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (416 cases)
Skin growths - other
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143
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (619 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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479
+1.8 times
9%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Chronic Infection
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384
+1.8 times
7%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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640
+1.8 times
11%
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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2110
+1.8 times
38%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Celiac Disease
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284
+1.8 times
5%
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1076
+1.7 times
19%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
95
+1.7 times
2%
1.15% (430 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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302
+1.7 times
5%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
683
+1.7 times
12%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Citrus allergy
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154
+1.7 times
3%
1.75% (670 cases)
Liver Sore
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249
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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301
+1.7 times
5%
3% (1,069 cases)
High Cholesterol
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1649
+1.7 times
30%
18.08% (6,934 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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810
+1.7 times
15%
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Hysterectomy
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812
+1.6 times
15%
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Taking Western pharmaceuticals
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1868
+1.6 times
34%
21.21% (6,618 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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511
+1.6 times
9%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
91
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Appendectomy
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547
+1.6 times
10%
6.26% (2,496 cases)
Under a physician's care
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1511
+1.6 times
27%
16.92% (5,319 cases)
Hoarse Voice
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1043
+1.6 times
19%
11.92% (4,563 cases)
Implant / Prosthesis
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200
+1.6 times
4%
2.51% (787 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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95
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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119
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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339
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
B12 Deficiency
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1109
+1.6 times
20%
12.66% (4,649 cases)
Wheat Intolerance
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1610
+1.6 times
29%
18.37% (6,953 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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616
+1.6 times
11%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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465
+1.6 times
8%
5.07% (1,940 cases)
221
+1.6 times
4%
2.54% (784 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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904
+1.6 times
16%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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677
+1.6 times
12%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Taking Enzyme Supplements
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1098
+1.6 times
20%
12.74% (5,194 cases)
Worm / Parasite
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380
+1.6 times
7%
4.46% (1,615 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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2103
+1.6 times
38%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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2461
+1.6 times
44%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Malabsorption
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1029
+1.6 times
18%
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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551
+1.6 times
10%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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149
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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552
+1.6 times
10%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
351
+1.5 times
6%
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Vitiligo / white patches
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262
+1.5 times
5%
3.24% (1,152 cases)
Pancreatitis
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118
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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150
+1.5 times
3%
1.95% (652 cases)
Immobilized Due to Injury
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688
+1.5 times
12%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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424
+1.5 times
8%
5.25% (1,923 cases)
270
+1.5 times
5%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Food allergy
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1712
+1.5 times
31%
20.42% (7,844 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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783
+1.5 times
14%
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Fragile skin/breaks easily
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425
+1.5 times
8%
5.3% (1,846 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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988
+1.5 times
18%
11.97% (4,442 cases)
322
+1.5 times
6%
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Gain weight easily
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3666
+1.5 times
66%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Detergent allergy
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713
+1.5 times
13%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Hip surgery
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101
+1.5 times
2%
1.36% (410 cases)
2239
+1.5 times
40%
27.26% (10,011 cases)
Gray teeth
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202
+1.5 times
4%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Peanut allergy
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161
+1.5 times
3%
2.05% (788 cases)
Uterine Fibroids
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723
+1.5 times
13%
8.89% (2,888 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
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693
+1.5 times
12%
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Tonsillectomy
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1035
+1.5 times
19%
13.01% (5,150 cases)
Lump in throat
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488
+1.5 times
9%
6.17% (2,115 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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300
+1.5 times
5%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
General Inflammation
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2030
+1.5 times
36%
24.77% (8,849 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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93
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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287
+1.4 times
5%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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190
+1.4 times
3%
2.07% (690 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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1829
+1.4 times
33%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Post Menopausal
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1711
+1.4 times
31%
21.44% (6,871 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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443
+1.4 times
8%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Puffy face
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1372
+1.4 times
25%
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Seborrheic keratoses
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280
+1.4 times
5%
3.47% (1,221 cases)
Laryngitis
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232
+1.4 times
4%
2.78% (906 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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99
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Swollen joints
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618
+1.4 times
11%
7.66% (2,624 cases)
102
+1.4 times
2%
1.4% (451 cases)
H pylori infection
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230
+1.4 times
4%
2.8% (1,025 cases)
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