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Generally, when people think of thyroid problems, they think weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, and dry skin, but do not realize thyroid imbalance leads to many mood change symptoms as well. Women could experience a change in their personality and easily become frustrated. Relationships are affected and partners of people with thyroid disease often do not understand these mood swings. Experiencing stress can make these thyroid symptoms worse. You should have your thyroid checked if you are experiencing several of the following symptoms: Increased irritability Becoming more withdrawn and wanting to be alone Feeling a strong need for attention from...

Everyone has a circadian rhythm that regulates their sleep and wake schedule. Certain hormones are released at different times to sync with the body’s internal clock. It’s beneficial to know the ideal time to eat for effective weight loss and optimal health. People need to train themselves to eat at certain times to prevent odd hour food cravings and control food portions. Ideal eating schedule for effective weight loss Breakfast between 6:00 am and 8:00 am Optional - very light late-morning snack (only if you get hungry), one hour before lunch Lunch between 11 am and 12:30 pm (before hunger...

Did you know that thyroid hormone unbalance may have a direct effect on the brain chemicals that regulate sexual interest? Hyperthyroidism can cause a hypomanic state that increases sexuality in women. A hyperthyroid man, on the other hand, can lose the patience to engage in foreplay. Hypothyroidism in women causes the decrease in estrogen levels, often leading to a lack of sexual interest. Similarly, hypothyroidism affects men by decreasing overall desire and the number of sexual fantasies they have. Both sexes can be affected by fatigue, making them too tired to engage in sex. If hypothyroidism were to occur with...

Trying to lose weight by just dieting may be insufficient for many thyroid patients. To achieve optimal weight loss, you need to reduce bodily inflammation, and optimize both thyroid function and thyroid hormone efficiency. You also need to take the right ingredients that can help make your metabolism speedier while reducing unnecessary food cravings. Dr. Arem designed several supplements that provide thyroid patients with all the necessary ingredients for achieving these metabolic and weight loss goals: Thyrolife Optima - a comprehensive, complete, and well-balanced mix of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and other ingredients to support the health of the thyroid gland, the...