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Hormonal Disorders
 

An HSI member named Mary writes, 'I have hypothyroid. I take a prescription drug for it but wondered if there are any dietary changes I can make that could further help? Hormone treatments should always be taken under a doctor's care and those patients who are currently taking synthetic thyroid medication should talk to their doctor before making any changes to their regimen. In terms of diet, there are a couple of types of food that Mary might do well to avoid...


Your thyroid is a little butterfly-shaped gland, which is located at the base of your neck.


Do you sometimes feel as though you're permanently exhausted, having very little energy and no real appetite most days? Or perhaps you've noticed that you often seem to feel confused or argumentative? If so, you may be suffering from a condition called hyperparathyroidism, which affects the parathyroid glands.


Left unchecked, prolonged periods of stress and poor diet can lead to adrenal insufficiency (AI), also referred to as hypoadrenocorticism - a lifestyle-related illness that can strike at any age. The condition causes overworked adrenal glands to become underactive and eventually leaves you feeling 'burnt out'...


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