New Website Assists Identify Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

NEW YORK - July 5, 2014 - PRLog -- A lot of health-associated problems are overlooked because their symptoms are mistaken, this can cause them to become severe before correctly diagnosed and treatment commenced. Hypothyroidism is one of these conditions that get misdiagnosed with people suffering for years before it is correctly diagnosed.

    The thyroid gland is responsible for the hormone production that regulates metabolism. It controls how body cells utilize energy from food. A person’s metabolism will affect heart rate, how well the body is able to burn calories and body temperature. The condition known as hypothyroidism is caused If the body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones.  Some of the common symptoms of hypothyroidism include dry skin, fatigue, a puffy face, increased sensitivity to cold, hoarseness, elevated cholesterol, weight loss, muscle weakness, swollen joints, heavy menstrual periods, muscle aches, constipation, impaired memory, muscle weakness, depression, and thinning hair and slowed heart rate.  Many attribute these types of problems or conditions problems to “I am just tired” or “I guess I’m getting older”.

    Raven Jackson, founder and owner of www.myhappythyroid.com says, “Many informational websites do not take the time to find the real facts, and simply repost what is already out there. We have taken the time to actually research the subject in order to provide our visitors with factual data instead of conjecture from all over the web”.

    The MyHappyThyroid.com website has its information in easily searchable sections: Primary causes of hypothyroidism, symptoms of hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism and pregnancy, hypothyroid diet, hypothyroidism natural treatment, and thyroid supplements. The last section makes website visitors aware of the possible dangers of thyroid supplements. Anyone taking thyroid supplements need to have their thyroid level tested regularly. Taking too many supplements can interrupt the body’s ability to regulate the level of hormones and can trigger the onset of thyroid disease in a person who is otherwise healthy.

    MyHappyThyroid.com is an educational website, one which can provide useful information to those who would like to learn more about this important gland. Questions about hypothyroidism or http://myhappythyroid.com should be sent through the contact form on the website.