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Is There Any Way To Treat Hypothyroidism

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Living with hypothyroidism (or an underactive thyroid) can seem to be a nightmare proposition. Not only will your weight blossom almost overnight, but you'll also have to deal with all of the other symptoms that come from low thyroid production. These issues can include (but are not limited to): fatigue and exhaustion, severe depression, and inability to concentrate, dry skin, muscle cramps, constipation, and feeling cold all throughout your extremities issues that could derail the day to day life of anyone. But that doesn't mean that you have to rollover and become a victim of hypothyroidism. Not only can you tap into all of the information and resources provided by modern medicine and science (with the help of a trusted medical professional), but you can also turn to the experts at the Progressive Medical Center and all of their research to uncover specific tips and tricks to beat hypothyroidism forever. Here are just a handful of things you can do to put your hypoth...

5 Reasons You Need Your Sleep, and 5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting It

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Fall bustles with the start of school and the continual grind at work. It's easy to skimp on your rest. We've got five reasons for you to make sleep a priority, and five health issues that could be ruining your rest. Plenty of R&R (rest and relaxation) can boost your mood, focus and energy. Conversely, people with poor sleep habits experience higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Want your kids to get A's and B's? Make sure they catch their Z's. Well-rested equals alert in the classroom, and a regular sleep routine may boost math and literacy scores. Some schools are even starting later in an effort to help kids improve learning. Reap the benefits of beauty sleep. When the body is sleep-deprived it produces more of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can cause weight gain and oily skin. Getting your eight hours in could cut your risk for chest pain, heart attack and stroke. A recent study by West Virginia University indicates that people who sle...