wrapped around the windpipe, behind and below the Adam's apple area. The

thyroid produces several hormones. These hormones help oxygen get into cells,

and make my thyroid the most master gland of metabolism. When you suffer from a

thyroid disorder, your thyroid glands swell up. During a physical the doctor

will feel on different parts of your neck. If the glands appear to be swollen by

touch, you will be given a blood test in which your thyroid levels will be

tested. In my case, I was tested and diagnosed with Hypothyroidism; more

specifically, Hashimoto’s disease.

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to the development of thyroid

• Exposure to radiation, such as occurred after the Chernobyl nuclear plant

• Over consumption of isoflavone-intensive soy products, such as soy protein,

• Some drugs, such as lithium and the heart drug cordarone, can cause

• An over consumption or shortage of iodine in the diet can also trigger some

thyroid problems. (This also applies to iodine-containing supplements, such as

Drowsiness, sweating and weight gain are all side effects that I currently

As a hormone supplement, Levoxyl has some side effects that I suffer from.

replacement hormone pill is taken daily.

Tri-Cyclen may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset,

broccoli, rutabaga, turnips, kohlrabi, radishes, cauliflower, African cassava,

the milder side effects of Ortho Tri-Cyclen as opposed to severe depression and

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