ctive organs. The thyroid is required to work harder if the other organs such as the liver or adrenal glands have been overworked or overstimulated by stress, food allergies, poor diet and lack of sleep. Thyroid function is evaluated by blood levels of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free T4 or T3 (Thyroid hormones) and thyroid antibodies.
Symptoms of low thyroid function are: Fatigue, constipation, hair thinning, dry skin, weight gain, cold hands and feet, depression, slowed sensory reactions, menstrual irregularities, muscle cramps, puffy face and hands and fertility problems.
Symptoms of Overactive Thyroid: Goiter (swelling of the thyroid), nervousness, palpitations, anxiety, diarrhea, easy fatigability, intolerance to heat, excessive sweating, restlessness, insomnia and weight loss