Are you finding it difficult to lose weight? Are you feeling tired, sluggish and even depressed? Well, those are all major symptoms of hypothyroidism... but how are you suppose to know for sure if that is what you have? There is a simple at-home test that you can do to see if you really have hypothyroidism.

All you need is a notepad and an Electronic Thermometer. For five days in a row, wake up 10 min before your regular time. Place the Electronic Thermometer under your armpit and lay there very still and very quiet - any movement can raise your temperature and give you an inadequate reading. Keep track of your temperature readings for 5 days.

If your temperature reading is regularly below 97.5 or lower, then the signs are pointing to the fact that you might be suffering from hypothyroidism. Lots of times the blood test that doctors use can be inaccurate. They can show that you don't suffer from a low-functioning thyroid gland when you do.

This is why it is important to do this at-home hypothyroidism test... so you can know for sure if there is a problem within your own endocrine system or not. If you take your temperature for 5 straight days, and your temperature is regularly below 97.5 or lower, then you need to consult your doctor and let him know about your results.

If it is confirmed that you have a low-functioning thyroid... don't worry! There are steps that you can take to get your body back in balance and get your thyroid functioning properly.

There is the Hypothyroid Reprogram Plan, a simple 4-step plan that works to naturally support your thyroid gland and help you have more energy, lose weight and feel better.