Let's face it before you can overcome hypothyroidism you must know what it is and what causes hypothyroidism. Now I know that you might have already talked with a doctor about hypothyroidism, but if your doctor is anything like my doctor, he or she probably has so many patients to see everyday that you are lucky to get 5 quality minutes with them.

I don't claim to be smarter than the doctors; however, sometimes I think there is something that is lost in the translation. That having been said I will give you what I hope is a clear quick overview of what hypothyroidism is, what causes hypothyroidism, and 5 things you didn't know you could do to overcome hypothyroidism.

What is hypothyroidism? Simply put, it is a condition that occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. I don't want to get too technical here, so I will just give you an analogy. Our bodies have many different hormones that are required in order for it to operate at full efficiency.

When there is a shortage of any one or a combination of these hormones that's when you have problems. It's like trying to bake a cake without one of the key ingredients. A cake wouldn't be very good without flour, or not enough flour would it?

Unfortunately, for some, maybe even you, their quality of life has been significantly reduced due to hypothyroidism. They struggle to lose weight, they struggle to make it through the day due to chronic fatigue, and some of them even struggle with depression.

So, what are some of the causes of hypothyroidism? There are many different causes of hypothyroidism, but again I am just going to keep this simple and talk about 5 of them.

Believe it or not, some drugs contribute to this insufficiency of thyroid hormones known as hypothyroidism. Remember me mentioning depression. Well, some drugs such as lithium that are used to control extreme mood swings also restrict the amount of hormones the thyroid gland produces. So, cause number one could be medication you are taking, especially certain prescription drugs.

Cause number two, surprisingly enough, could be certain foods that you are eating. This blew my socks off when I found out about it. As you know those who suffer from hypothyroidism usually suffer from a slower metabolism, which means they gain weight easily and rarely lose weight at all.

What do people usually do when they are trying to control their weight? You guessed it; they go on a diet and try to eat healthier. You will probably be just as surprised as I was to find out that certain foods such as raw broccoli also contribute to hypothyroidism. Raw turnips, radishes, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts can also have a negative impact on your thyroid gland and increase your chances of struggling with hypothyroidism.

It makes you wonder, could you be caught in a vicious loop? You gained extra weight year after year and so you keep on trying to eat healthier just to find out you could have been working against yourself all this time. Just as a side note, I am not saying to stop trying and give up. Just get educated so you are not shooting yourself in the foot.

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