Mind and Body
February: Motivational Health
In November 2007, Oprah spoke out about her health scare. After the 21st season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, she felt fatigued and exhausted…but could not find any explanation.

Oprah later learned she was having issues with her thyroid, and that she's not alone. According to Dr. Christiane Northrup in The Wisdom of Menopause, one-quarter of perimenopausal and menopausal women experience some thyroid issues, and most don't know anything about it. Find out what you need to know about thyroid disease and fatigue.

Author/Compiled by: Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD, and Colette Bouchez
Medical Reviewer: Brunilda Nazario, MD


Thyroid diseaseThyroid Problems
Feeling unnaturally revved up? Or have you been battling sudden depression, fatigue and weight gain? The root cause could be in your thyroid.

Why are you fatigued?What's Causing Your Fatigue?
There's a difference between simply being tired…and suffering from fatigue. Identify the cause of your condition and 10 possible solutions.

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