Estrogen dominance and hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects women seven times more frequently than men. The epidemic of estrogen dominance among women is likely at the core of this disparity. Excess estrogen levels or “estrogen dominance” causes the liver to produce high levels of thyroid binding globulin (TBG), which, as its name suggests, binds the thyroid hormone and decreases the amount of thyroid hormone that can be assimilated and utilized by the cells.
How the thyroid works
The thyroid gland produces hormone that control our metabolic rate. Hypothyroid function or low thyroid is a common condition and its diagnosis is often missed. In this video I explain some of the basics of how the thyroid works and why comprehensive testing is so important.
What are the signs of an under active thyroid?
Hypothyroidism is extremely common and a frequent cause of weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, and more. Watch this video to learn more about signs of hypothyroidism and tests we can perform to understand if you are suffering from low thyroid function.
Weight gain is often a sign of metabolic imbalance
Gaining metabolic balance can be a complex problem for some people. One of the most common presenting signs is weight gain and the inability to shed that weight. This problem usually appears with increasing age and seems to worsen over time.
Is your thyroid under active?
