Slow Butterfly

Do you have an underactive thyroid? "I'm tired. I'm losing my hair. I can't lose weight. I have bad moods and feel like crap. They said the blood work is all fine. It's probably just stress." Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism—underactive thyroid—and the most common autoimmune disease in the world. Unfortunately, it's often not diagnosed properly, and when it is, monitoring or medication are the only options offered. As a result, many people suffer for months or even years without a diagnosis, and those on medication may still feel unwell, unable to live their best life. But this doesn't have to be the case. If you have an underactive thyroid, there is much you can do yourself to improve your symptoms and live more optimally. Your life should be more than just a matter of surviving day-to-day. Empower yourself so you can start to improve—today—wherever you are on your healing journey.

Do you have an underactive thyroid? "I'm tired. I'm losing my hair. I can't lose weight. I have bad moods and feel like crap. They said the blood work is all fine. It's probably just stress." Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism—underactive thyroid—and the most common autoimmune disease in the world. Unfortunately, it's often not diagnosed properly, and when it is, monitoring or medication are the only options offered. As a result, many people suffer for months or even years without a diagnosis, and those on medication may still feel unwell, unable to live their best life. But this doesn't have to be the case. If you have an underactive thyroid, there is much you can do yourself to improve your symptoms and live more optimally. Your life should be more than just a matter of surviving day-to-day. Empower yourself so you can start to improve—today—wherever you are on your healing journey.

Dr. Amy Gajjar qualified at the Imperial College School of Medicine, University of London. In Sydney, Australia; she undertook postgraduate training with ACNEM (Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine), ASLM (Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine), and the IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine). A family physician, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, lecturer, examiner, and member of the education faculty for ACNEM, Dr. Amy also enjoys presenting for the public at community workshops, seminars, and retreats. She integrates mainstream and functional medicine with coaching, yoga, and an ayurvedic lifestyle, embracing a holistic approach to patient care—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Learn more at DrAmyGajjar.com.