Symptoms
- Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
- Unexplained or excessive sweating
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Changes in sensitivity to cold and heat
- Very dry skin or skin rashes
- Changes in blood pressure
- Changes in heart rate
- Brittle or weak bones
- Changes in blood sugar concentration
- Irritability/anxiety
- Unexplained and long-term fatigue
- Increased thirst
- Depression
- Headaches
- Urge to go to the bathroom more or less than usual
- Bloating
- Changes in appetite
- Reduced sex drive
- Thinning of hair / brittle hair
- Infertility
- Puffy face
- Blurred vision
- Bulge in the neck
- Breast tenderness
- Deepening of the voice in females
Causes
- Endocrine gland not functioning properly
- Several medical conditions
- Certain lifestyle habits
- Environmental factors
- Chronic or extreme stress
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia (overproduction of glucagon)
- Hypoglycemia (more insulin produced than there is glucose in the blood)
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Over- or underproduction of the parathyroid hormone
- Poor diet and nutrition
- Being overweight
- Hormonal replacement or birth control medications
- Abuse of anabolic steroid medications
- Endocrine gland injury
- Severe allergic reactions or infections
- Cancers that involve endocrine glands
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Iodine deficiency (goiters)
- Hereditary pancreatitis
- Exposure to toxins, pollutants, and endocrine disrupting chemicals
Prevention and Precautions
- Eat enough protein
- Regular exercise
- Avoid sugar and refined carbs
- Manage stress
- Consume healthy fats
- Avoid overeating
- Drink green tea
- Get consistent, high-quality sleep
- Stay away from sugary beverages
- Consume high-fibre diet
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Eat plant-based, high-fibre diet
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables
- Physical exercise
- Stress management
- Reduce xenoestrogen exposure
Home Remedies
- Eat healthy fats
- Omega 3 Fish Oil
- Limit alcohol and caffeine intake
- Lifestyle changes
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Ashwagandha
- Bi-estrogen
- Tri-estrogen