Thyroid Disorders
What Is It?
When your energy levels crash harder than your Wi-Fi during a Zoom call, there’s a good chance your thyroid is involved. This tiny butterfly-shaped gland controls your metabolism, mood, weight, and even your periods — and when it’s out of whack, so is everything else.
Thyroid disorders include:
- Hypothyroidism: Thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones. Cue: fatigue, weight gain, and mood dips.
- Hyperthyroidism: It’s producing too much. Cue: anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and unexplained weight loss.
In India, over 1 in 10 women are believed to have some form of thyroid disorder, and most go undiagnosed until symptoms become impossible to ignore.
Why It Happens?
- Autoimmune triggers (like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease)
- Hormonal changes: puberty, pregnancy, postnatal, menopause
- Chronic stress or adrenal fatigue
- Iodine deficiency
- Genetic predisposition
Common Symptoms:
- Constant fatigue or hyperactivity
- Sudden weight gain or loss
- Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
- Hair thinning or dry skin
- Irregular or heavy periods
- Puffy face or neck swelling
Symptoms May Overlap With:
- PCOS
- Menopause
- Depression
- Iron or Vitamin D deficiency
Latest Research & Trends
Women are 5 to 8 times more likely to experience thyroid issues than men. Research now connects gut inflammation and micronutrient deficiencies (especially selenium and zinc) to thyroid dysfunction. There’s also increased use of cycle-syncing and seed cycling as natural thyroid support tools.
Future Outlook
With urban stress and poor diets on the rise, thyroid issues are expected to double by 2030. Early detection and hormonal nutrition will be key players in prevention and management.
How The Wellness Switch Can Help?
We use root-cause analysis to understand whether your fatigue is from thyroid issues or just five cups of caffeine. Our holistic approach includes:
- Personalised thyroid-supportive nutrition
- Stress reduction & adrenal balancing techniques
- Sleep and cycle tracking via app
- Meal plans focused on gut & metabolic repair
- Emotional support for mood and energy management
