Flush Easily

If you indicate that you get flushed easily, you may be suffering from liver congestion. Women who are going through menopause may indicate an experience with hot flashes in the face. Acne rosacea can have symptoms of flushing. The primary cause of acne rosacea includes hypochlorhydria. An overactive thyroid may also contribute to this symptom.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Nervous, Emotional, Can't Work Under Pressure

Symptoms of being nervous, emotional, not being able to work under pressure and a sense of inner trembling are suggestive of an overactive thyroid. The thyroid gland and the hormones that it produces, act as an acceleration for the metabolism, Increased thyroid hormone can be produced from a thyroid tumor, or by a diffuse goiter, as in Grave's disease, which is marked by increased levels of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Difficulty Gaining Weight, Evn with Large Appetite

Difficulty gaining weight, even with a large appetite, is a symptom of an overactive thyroid. The thyroid gland and the hormones that it produces, act as an accelerator for the metabolism. Increased thyroid hormone can be produced from a thyroid tumor, or by a diffuse goiter, as in Grave's disease, which is marked by increased levels of thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins.

This symptom is also seen in people with intestinal parasites or extreme cases of dysbiosis. The increased levels of mircoorganisms will use the food consumed as their source of energy, this depriving the "host" of the nutrients ingested from their meals.



Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.