Hypothyroidism (Low thyroid function)

Hypothyroidism   Hypothyroidism is a very common condition in our society. It effects many more women than men and typically comes into play as women go through childbearing years and beyond. This is a gland that sets our body’s thermostat and is part of the endocrine/hormonal system. Hypothyroidism has gone from being poorly recognized in the earlier part of the 1900’s to being over diagnosed and treated for weight loss in the 1950’s . Today it is difficult to diagnose solely on lab tests and needs to be evaluated with a thorough clinical intake.   What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism...