Slow thyroid function (hypothyroidism): Symptoms, consequences and a natural approach to treatment

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck, but its role in the body is enormous. It regulates metabolism, affects energy, mood, body temperature, heart, digestion, skin, hair and nail health. When the thyroid gland works slowly, the condition is called hypothyroidism.

Unfortunately, slow thyroid function is one of the most commonly undiagnosed hormonal disorders, especially in women. Millions of people walk through life exhausted, depressed, overweight and often ailing – unaware that the source of their problems lies in the thyroid gland.

⚠️ How to recognize the first symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Symptoms of hypothyroidism develop slowly, they are often attributed to stress, aging or other diseases. But there are very clear indications that your thyroid gland is not working properly:

1. Chronic fatigue and daytime sleepiness

No matter how much sleep you get, you feel tired, weak, exhausted, and have a hard time waking up. People with hypothyroidism often say, “I can sleep all day, but I’m still exhausted.”

2. Sensitivity to cold

If you are always cold, especially in your hands and feet – this can mean a slow metabolism and reduced body heat production.

3. Psychological symptoms: depression, anxiety, brain fog

Thyroid hormones affect the brain, so their deficiency causes a drop in mood, anxiety, sensitivity, forgetfulness, loss of interest in hobbies and society. Many are misdiagnosed with depression and are prescribed antidepressants, instead of checking the thyroid gland.

4. Weight gain for no reason and inability to lose weight

Do you eat healthy, move, but the weight is growing? Hypothyroidism slows down the burning of calories and causes fluid retention.

5. Heart and cholesterol disorders

Reduced thyroid function increases the level of bad LDL cholesterol, the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Many patients do not know that heart problems are often based on hormonal imbalances.

6. Indigestion: constipation, bloating, slow metabolism

Slowing digestion is a common sign – a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, irregular stools, loss of appetite.

7. Changes in the skin, hair and nails

The skin becomes dry, rough and cracked. Hair falls out (especially eyebrows), becomes lifeless. The nails are brittle and thin.

8. Menstrual disorders and infertility

Hypothyroidism interferes with ovulation, causes irregular or heavy menstruation, and increases the risk of miscarriage. More and more young women have reduced fertility precisely because of thyroid disease.

9. Reduced immunity and frequent infections

A lack of thyroid hormones slows down the immune system. Colds, flu, long recovery from illness, frequent infections – all this can be associated with poor thyroid function.

10. Joint and spine pain

Many patients do not know that the thyroid gland directly affects the health of the joints. Pain in the knees, hips, back or the development of arthritis is often the result of hormonal imbalances.

11. Goiter and nodules on the thyroid gland

When the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, it can enlarge and create swelling (goiter), nodules, or pressure in the neck.

🧬 Why is hypothyroidism often overlooked?

Many symptoms are nonspecific, and blood tests for TSH and T4 sometimes do not reveal functional disorders. People may have symptoms even though their findings are “within the reference range”. That is why it is important to take a holistic approach to health.

🌿 Natural Approach to Thyroid Disease Treatment

At Mariolab Center, we practice a natural and functional approach to thyroid health. We focus on the causes, not just the consequences. Treatment is not just a pill – but diet, lifestyle and proper regulation of the entire system.

🔹 What does natural thyroid treatment include?

• Individualized diet plan (rich in iodine, selenium, omega-3, zinc)
• Herbal preparations: guggul, ashwagandha, kelp, burdock, turmeric
• Properly dosed supplementation
• Regulation of stress and adrenal hormones
• Detoxification of the body from toxins and heavy metals
• Physical therapy and joint support

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✅ Conclusion

If you feel chronic fatigue, depression, problems with weight, skin, hair or menstruation – do not ignore possible thyroid disorders. Responding in a timely manner and taking a natural, holistic approach can make a huge difference in your health.

🟩 Mariolab Center and the marioLAB YouTube channel are here to help you find the cause, understand the body and start the natural path of healing.