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Image via Wikipedia If you have been dieting and exercising and doing the best you can in controlling the amounts of food you are eating, but still you are not losing weight, or you are even GAINING weight, then it is possible you have a thyroid problem. Hyperthyroidism may cause a decrease in weight, but hypothyroidism--slow thyroid function--can increase weight despite efforts to lose a portion of it. The slow thyroid function can decrease TSH levels and slow down metabolism. This can also set a higher weight set point, which the body tries to reach to maintain a standard weight.

Image via Wikipedia The previous post on the " Top Ten Signs That You May Have A Thyroid Problem " has tackled symptoms 10 to 6, based on their severity. Here are the rest of the ten signs: 5. Family History If you know someone in your family, especially someone near in consanguinity (father, mother, brother, sister, cousin, uncle or aunt), who has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, then it is highly likely that you will experience a thyroid problem, too.

Image by ostermayer via Flickr Phentermine is a well-known weight loss supplement that requires a doctor's prescription. According to medical literature, two types of phentermine exists: Adipex and Ionamin. Adipex is the brand name for Phentermine Hydrochloride. Adipex is the fast-release formulation that suppresses appetite. It is a stimulant, much like amphetamine, and is used to treat obesity in extreme cases. Ionamin, on the other hand, is the slow releasing formulation, which uses a special resin matrix delivery system.

Image via Wikipedia Millions of people everyday are not aware that the increase in weight, fatigue, depression and muscle aches and pains they feel may be symptoms of a thyroid problem. These symptoms by themselves may appear common and will be treated individually. However, if the problem is the thyroid, the patient may not respond positively to cholesterol medications or weight loss solutions. How would you know if you have a thyroid problem? Here are the top ten signs ordered according to gravity:

Image via Wikipedia Aloe vera has been used for curing skin problems, like dandruff, and small burns, which are easily healed by aloe. It can also be used as acne solution because aloe has cleansing properties. Acne is caused by bacteria that infect the pimples on one's face. The oil glands that overproduce the sebum fill up the skin pores and the pimple grows from clogged skin pores. Cleaning up the skin and encouraging it to grow younger, healthier cells will control the acne growth. Pimples are not only caused by lack of good skin hygiene. Diet also plays a role in causing overproduction of sebum. Control the types of foods you eat. Avoid eating too much nuts and meat. Drink plenty of water and exercise regularly to expel excess oil and sweat from the body. This keeps the pores clean. Many drinks have begun using aloe vera extract in them. An example is the drink on the right mixing aloe vera with guava. Another type mixes flavored water with aloe vera bits. It tastes good and...

Image via Wikipedia My boyfriend's got better skin quality than I. His skin is paler in hue and smoother with smaller and tighter pores. He has the usual man hair on the right places, but his one blemish is the area near his navel. This is where his belt buckle lies against tightly everyday. His skin is sensitive to the buckle's chemical coat that the skin has reddened and developed a scaly layer, much like a dry eczema growing. One way to ease the itch is to apply aloe vera on the affected area. Aloe is a good natural eczema treatment . It also has a cooling effect that soothes the itchiness. Aloe vera ointments and lotions are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Find one near you.

Image by Getty Images via Daylife One of my weakest spots in my body is my eyes. I recently had a bit of infection in my left eye. Fortunately, it did not affect the inside of my eye. The swelling and pain stayed on my eyelid. It was probably just a stye, but there was no pus or white growth. One day later, the swelling went down, but I remained careful with touching the area too much or using my towel when wiping the water from my eyes when I take a bath. The risk of infection from my hands or my towel is too much to neglect the practice of cleaning up my hands and wiping it with alcohol regularly. I admit I have been neglecting my daily dose of vitamins lately. I take vitamin C , vitamin E and anti-oxidant capsules. With vitamin C, I use Fern-C, which is a better option than the usual vitamins being sold at drugstores. Fern-C is alkaline, which helps the body absorb it better than acidic Vitamin C. You can buy a box of Fern-C with 100 capsules for only 500 pesos.