Written by BCHA professional member, Registered Herbal Therapist, Dr. Cobi, PhD, DNM, CHT, RNCP, NNCP
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1. Hair that is brittle, dry and breaks easily is often a sign of a sluggish thyroid. Healthy amounts of thyroid hormones have been shown to increase not only the growth of hair but also the color. Depleted levels of thyroid hormone can lead to the early release of the hair shaft and root causing an increase in hair loss as well as premature gray or white hair.
2. Feeling exhausted all the time, even after 8 hours of sleep. Chronic exhaustion and fatigue are hallmark symptoms of low thyroid function. A typical hypothyroid patient will feel tired even after a good night’s rest and experience a vital lack of energy throughout the day.
3. Thinning eyebrows. Hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid can often cause general hair loss as well as thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows.
4. Puffiness in the face or extremities. Water retention and puffiness are commonly seen in hypothyroid patients. This puffiness is due to an excessive build up of a component called Mucin, which is found in connective tissue, blood vessels and cells of the body. This build up of Mucin causes the affected areas to absorb and retain water resulting in swelling and puffiness.
5. Weight gain is, unfortunately, a pervasive part of low thyroid function. The thyroid is the master of our metabolism. As thyroid function decreases so does the metabolism or the ability to lose weight. Many thyroid patients become frustrated with a lack of weight loss despite all their efforts.
6. Feeling cold all the time. The typical thyroid patient will be bundled up even on a warm day. An intolerance to cold develops as the thyroid function slows. The thyroid gland is our internal thermostat and is in control of temperature regulation in our body.
About the Author:
Dr. Cobi Slater, PhD, DNM, CHT, RNCP, NNCP began her medical training at Dominion Herbal College where she graduated with honors after 4 years of schooling with a degree in Clinical Herbal Therapy.
Dr. Cobi continued on to complete further specialized training to qualify as a DNM (Doctorate of Natural Medicine), awarded by the Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners of Canada and the Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners of North America. Dr. Cobi holds a PhD in Natural Health Sciences with a specialty in hormonal dysfunction.
In addition, Dr. Cobi is trained as a Natural Health Practitioner, Natural Health Consultant, Natural Health Educator, a Natural Health Technician, Certified Laser Therapist, and Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner/Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner.
Dr. Cobi‘s inspiration to pursue a holistic approach to health and wellbeing led her to establish Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic located in Maple Ridge, BC. Essential Health is dedicated to providing professional, safe and effective complementary healthcare through the use of research and evidence-based natural medicine therapies. Offering assistance for chronic disease, hormone issues, immune health, allergies, skin problems, digestive complaints, nutrition counseling and lifestyle counseling to name a few, Essential Health educates and empowers individuals to achieve an optimal state of health and wellbeing.
Dr. Cobi currently practices in her local clinic and conducts on-line consultations throughout North America. She writes health articles and columns for several newspapers and health magazines and is the International Best-Selling Author of 5 books including: The Ultimate Candida Guide and Cookbook, The Ultimate Hormone Guidebook, The Ultimate Metabolic Plan, The Ultimate Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook and the Refresh, Revive, Restore 10-Day Detox Book.
Dr. Cobi is a member of the BCHA, the Natural Medicine Practitioners of Canada, the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants, the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners and the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. She is also a member of the Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners of North America, the Natural Medicine Certification Council as well as the Health Action Network Society.
