Collin County Living Well Magazine November/December 2016

Thyroid and Other Hormones By Donna S. Barsky, D.Ph., Ph. D o you sometimes feel like you are having heart palpitations? How about unusual sweating, sleeplessness and fatigue? These mysterious symptoms sometimes may have something to do with your thyroid gland. According to some medical studies, approximately 70% of people have trouble with thyroid gland function without knowing it. Thyroid glandrelated illness may lead to heart disease and stroke (cerebrovascular accident). Thyroid hormones work with all the hormones in the body. With an under active thyroid, some symptoms are more significant than others. 30 COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Thyroid patients report symptoms such as: • • • • • • • • Hot flashes Night sweats Hair loss Vaginal dryness Brittle nails Low libido Cold hands and feet Constipation Your thyroid gland is just one of many hormone glands in your body. Hormones are everywhere and control virtually every facet of your body. Your thinking, digestion, sugar maintenance, weight control, muscles, bones, fluid balance, even your moods and personality are controlled by

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