4 Reasons Thyroid Diseases Are So Common Now

Does it feel like everyone is getting thyroid disease right now? When you look at the numbers, it’s clear that the amount of people getting diagnosed with thyroid diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroidism is increasing. The question is why? Well, no one knows for sure but I have some ideas as to why this might be the case. Let’s take a look at what conventional doctors say about this very problem and what my opinion is and why they differ. Here are some potential reasons why thyroid disease is increasing and becoming more common: 1. Better diagnostic testing: Whenever you look at increasing numbers of something you always need to consider the fact that technology and better testing may account for that increase. In the case of thyroid disease, it’s probably not the case that better and more advanced testing is the cause here because most doctors still use the TSH. 2. More patient awareness: There’s no question that patient awareness is playing a role but the role is probably not as big as you might think. That’s because doctors are still hesitant and reluctant to use the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease. 3. Higher levels of baseline stress among the population: The thyroid gland is very sensitive to stress and we know that people have more negative experiences now than they did previously. 4. A higher toxic burden owing to endocrine disruptor exposure: The thyroid gland is also very sensitive to chemicals called endocrine disruptors. As these build up in your system, there’s no doubt that they can impact thyroid function. 5. General weight gain among the population along with an unhealthy lifestyle that is becoming more common: This is probably the biggest factor of all. Not getting enough sleep, not exercising, experiencing too much stress, and eating processed foods can all slow down thyroid function. #thyroid #hypothyroidism #thyroidtreatment #thyroidawareness #hashimoto #thyroiddisease Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, th