Thyroid Dysfunction and Skin, Hair, Nails: What You Need to Know

This podcast episode discusses the topic of thyroid health and the top five signs that something may be off with the thyroid. The host emphasizes the importance of addressing thyroid issues early, as they can affect various aspects of overall health including skin, hair, and nails. The episode also mentions the need for proper testing to fully understand thyroid function.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 START 04:10 Thyroid affects skin, hair, nails. 07:26 Thyroid issues can affect metabolism. 14:48. Thyroid issues can be caused by stress. 16:00 Adrenal and thyroid health connection. 20:44 Optimal thyroid health requires active T3 hormone. 31:52 Previous viral infections can contribute to thyroid disorders.   Before we delve in, here's something you should know - a healthy thyroid relies significantly on a healthy liver. That's why we recommend you try Liver Love, a supplement that aids liver health and promotes overall wellness. Try it and feel the difference! Check it outby clicking here idovitamins.com/liverlove   USE CODE: NURSEDOZA for a discount Show Notes: Sign One^1^: Unusual changes in your skin, hair, and nails could signal your thyroid is off. For more, visit: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/thyroid-disease-skin-changes^1^ Sign Two^1^: Consistently feeling too cold or too hot could be another sign. Learn more at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hypothyroidism^1^ Sign Three: Constant fatigue could indicate your thyroid is not functioning as it should. A few relevant studies^1,2,3^: Thyroid hormone therapy modulates hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/endocrj/58/2/58_K10E-369/_article^1^ The role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in neuroendocrine responses to stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181830/^2^ Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone is associated with elevated cortisol in healthy young men and women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3520819/^3^ Sign Four^1^: If you're not feeling better on thyroid meds, it could be due to your liver's function in thyroid hormone metabolism. Refer to the study "A Study of Thyroid Dysfunction in Cirrhosis of Liver and Correlation with Severity of Liver Disease" at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6166553/^1^. Here's where our Liver Love supplement can potentially make a difference. Sign Five: The possibility of having an autoimmune disorder. Some important studies for this^1,2,3^: Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hypothyroidism^1^ Hashimoto's Disease: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease^2^ Viruses and thyroiditis: an update: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654877/^3^   In this journey of understanding our thyroid health, we can't stress enough the importance of a well-functioning liver. Our Liver Love supplement can play a crucial role in your path towards better health. Don't miss out - find out more about Liver Love at idovitamins.com/liverlove Stay tuned for more insightful discussions in our upcoming episodes. Stay healthy, folks!