Winter is not here, yet you feel cold all the time. You’ve noticed that your hair is thinning, and you’re losing hair faster than usual.

You feel fatigued all the time and cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try. Your skin is always dry. Your mood is often low. You also can’t think clearly. If you are experiencing most of the symptoms mentioned above, you may be suffering from hypothyroidism.

Order a thyroid panel if you suspect low thyroid function. If your thyroid hormones fall within normal ranges, medication is not needed. However, this does not mean that your thyroid is working at an optimal level. Especially if you are still experiencing these symptoms.

In fact, in this case, it is likely that you have sub-clinical hypothyroidism, or Wilson’s syndrome. Sub-clinical hypothyroidism precedes a formal diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

This condition can remain hidden for years before your thyroid hormones become abnormal. In general, your basal body temperature (BBT) reflects your metabolism. There is enough clinical evidence to presume a direct correlation between low BBT and low thyroid function.

By taking your body temperature, you can determine if your thyroid is functioning normally. Use a traditional thermometer and measure your BBT twice a day for seven days.

On average, if your BBT falls below 37 degrees Celsius, you may have Wilson’s syndrome or hypothyroidism.

Seek a naturopath if you are seeking a natural and non-invasive approach to treating this condition. It is possible to restore normal thyroid activity using plants and nutrients.

Several medicinal herbs can be used to augment the thyroid. For example, blue flag root, myrrh gum resin, and stinging nettle can supply substrates for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Powerful antioxidants such as zinc and selenium can improve the conversion of active thyroid hormones. Another important supplement worth mentioning is iodine. A deficiency in this essential nutrient can cause low thyroid function.

Iodine can be found in sea vegetables, cranberries, and fish. These are the best natural sources of iodine. It is possible to balance your thyroid hormones without the use of medications, especially in the early stages of the disease.

Seek a health care practitioner if you suspect a full-blown diagnosis of hypothyroidism or sub-clinical hypothyroidism. A naturopath will take a holistic approach to treating this issue.

By taking into account your symptoms, lab results, and body temperature, you increase your chance of getting an accurate diagnosis. Treatment will be more effective as well. Contact me if you need more information. My clinic is located in North York, Toronto.