Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: Symptoms of Low Thyroid

If you having been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, are tired all the time, and just feel lousy over-all, you may be suffering from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone, is incredibly common. And although it is not typically tested on routine check-ups, it should be. Millions of people are living with an undiagnosed thyroid condition. If you take anti-depressants, but have not had your thyroid checked, call your doctor today and get it checked. Hypothyroidism, or an under-performing thyroid, results in symptoms very similar to depression.

The main role of thyroid hormone is to manage the body's metabolism. Therefore people with hypothyroidism suffer from all forms of maladies associated with a slow metabolism. If you can answer yes to any of the statements below, you need to have your thyroid checked.

• I often feel depressed
• I often feel mentally sluggish
• I often feel confused
• I have a poor memory
• I often feel fatigue
• I have a low sex drive
• I have brittle hair
• I have dry skin
• I am often puffy around the eyes
• I often have cold hands and feet
• I sleep more than eight hours a night
• I am susceptible to colds and infections