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Environmental Health Concerns
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Hypothyroidism (Also known as under-active thyroid, autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In severe cases, hypothyroidism becomes myxedema.)
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland that is located in your neck, above the collarbone. It produces several hormones, but the most important are T3 (tri-iodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). Our thyroid influences every organ in our body, even telling our organs when to speed up and when to slow down. This small gland actually regulates how we metabolize our food and produce heat.
When something goes wrong with your thyroid and the levels of T4 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) fall below normal, your whole body is affected. You may start to feel tired all the time, your hair may fall out in large chunks, you may have trouble fighting off infections, and you have aches in your joints, hands and feet. Other symptoms of hypothyroidism included but are not limited to:
Dry Skin
Difficulty concentrating
Inability to lose weight
Slow body movements
Brittle nails
Cold intolerance
Constipation
Early puberty
Hypothyroidism is diagnosed using blood tests that show thyroid function, as well as a clinical evaluation. Even an unborn child can be tested, using blood taken from the umbilical cord. The TSH blood test is the most common diagnostic tool used, which measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your bloodstream. The test is sometimes called the thyrotropin-stimulating hormone test.
Treatment for hypothyroidism is by thyroxine, which is labeled generically as levothyroxine. Integrative medicine suggests treatment can consist of iodine and other nutritional supplements, changes in diet, mind/body medicine, and other approaches that will help the thyroid.
The Healthy Green Institute recommends a complete indoor environmental and lifestyle assessment that will help identify the potential triggers that exacerbate the condition. The results from an assessment will provide suggestions to help reduce the exposure your environment and lifestyle have on a health condition.
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Disclaimer:
The contents of this Web Site are meant for informational purposes only. The state of knowledge regarding Hypothyroidism, environmental related illnesses and the treatment of patients potentially exposed to hazardous substances in the environment is constantly evolving and is often uncertain. In this educational endeavor we have made a diligent effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented, but make no claim that it comprehensively addresses all possible situations.
The Healthy Green Institute of America, LLC and its web site is intended as an educational resource for individuals and families seeking information that may help them solve difficult environmental related health issues.
It is not, however, a substitute for the professional judgment of health care providers. The information must be interpreted in light of specific data regarding the patient and in conjunction with other sources of authority.
If you feel that certain treatment options or detoxifying your body or your indoor environments, may help improve your health and wellness, please seek the advice and guidance of health care professionals that understand these options.
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