MY PERSONAL BATTLE WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM

When I was 22 years old, I was working a full time job as a physical therapist. I was newly graduated from college so this job was super important to me. Unfortunately, this is when my world began to change.  I had a difficult time staying awake during the day, my hair began to fall out in clumps, my skin was a mess, I was freezing cold all the time, and my weight was sky-rocketing. After a trip to the doctor and one blood test (TSH), they told me I had hypothyroidism and put me on the usual thyroid medication (Synthroid).  I was hopeful this was going to do the trick, and for a short time it worked. After a few months, I was back to square one and back to the doctor. They increased my meds and sent me on my way. Guess what? It worked for a short time and then I was back to the doctor again. My meds were increased. AGAIN! I was beyond frustrated!  So after battling this on and off with my doctor for several years, I went to a new doctor. He was a bit more aggressive and did a bit more testing, but unfortunately, he kept me on the same medication. I was shocked! But I didn’t know what else to do, so I went with it. I was disappointed since I felt that this was just the way it was going to be for me.  I lived this way for the next 10 years. I was in and out of doctor’s offices, getting blood checked, and always being told that I was either crazy or I needed to just accept this. I wasn’t about to do that! After becoming certified as Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, I finally started getting answers. I began much more extensive testing on myself and kept digging for more answers.  I still have hypothyroidism today, but it is finally controlled with the correct supplements and lifestyle choices that work for my thyroid. You too can take back control of your thyroid with the right tools, resources, diet, sleep, exercise, stress-reducing techniques and supplements – just like I have time and time again. In this guide, you will learn the steps that I took to heal my body and thyroid.