Thyroid Facts

Thyroid Facts

1 in 10 Americans has a thyroid disorder. Affecting 30,000,000 Americans.

9,000,000 menopausal women have low-grade underactive thyroid.

4,000,000 postpartum women have a postpartum thyroid imbalance.

At least 24,000,000 Americans have low-grade underactive thyroid.

How do I know I have a Thyroid Imbalance?

• Do you suffer from fatigue ?
• Are you irritable, depressed, anxious, or panicky ?
• Are you bothered by changes in your skin, nails or hair ?
• Do you experience constipation ?
• Do you feel cold or hot when others don’t ?
• Are you struggling with weight gain ?
• Do you have sleep problems ?
• Are you forgetful or do you have problems focusing ?
• Are you burdened by disorganized thinking ?
• Do you feel burned out from having acted on excessive energy for several months ?
• Are you listless, or are you disconnected from your friends and family ?
• Do you have joint aches and pains, muscle cramps ?
• Do you have high cholesterol ?
• Have you been diagnosed with depression or anxiety ?
• Are you taking an antidepressant, but still feeling that your mind and mood are sub-par ?

If you have some of these symptoms, it could be an indication that you have a thyroid imbalance (too much or too little thyroid hormone in your system).