Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Does Low Thyroid Cause Obesity or is it the Other Way Around?


Many people think that when they start gaining weight, it just might be a thyroid issue, but that isn’t so.  There are more than 99 reasons why obese people can develop a thyroid issue just as well as a thyroid that isn’t functioning can cause obesity. 
Research shows that more than 100 different chemicals reside in one single fat cell, and only 1 of the chemicals is good.  That means that all the inflammatory mediators released from one single fat cell causes havoc amongst the metabolic processes in the body—including the thyroid metabolism.
It is essential that if you are obese, that your thyroid be checked to see if you may need thyroid hormone.  It is just as well to continue to diet and exercise to get rid of those extra fat cells that cause havoc to metabolic processes all over the body.
Even Subclinical Hypothyroidism should be treated to improve thyroid metabolism. 
Flu update:
This Flu season is the one of the worst ever with the CDC claiming 18 states in epidemic levels.  There has been a 10-fold increase in the number of flu victims this time compared to last year. 
Although the Flu vaccine is 70% efficacious, it is essential and ethical for you to get your flu shot, not just for yourself, but to protect your family and your community. 
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