5 health problems your feet warn you about

Heel cracks

3. Heel cracks

The dry skin on your feet might just mean that you need more moisturizer in your life. But, if you’ve developed deep heel cracks, it’s more likely that your thyroid needs help.

That’s because cracked heels are a sign of hypothyroidism (a slow or sluggish thyroid). Other issues to look for include feeling tired, gaining weight, depression, and even bowel changes.

If you see any of these issues, be sure to ask your doctor for a full thyroid panel.

Read: Know the signs of thyroid problems

Peak Thyroid Support

The thyroid’s main job is to make hormones that regulate the heart, brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, muscles and every other organ and tissue. But to function properly, it needs an adequate supply of iodine — something that gets harder to metabolize with age. That’s why… MORE⟩⟩

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Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst is a Doctor of Chiropractic with more than 20 years of experience in natural health and wellness. She has dedicated her career to helping others enjoy a healthier, more active life at every age through natural and complementary health approaches. Dr. Schmedthorst enjoys writing for the wellness community, where readers enjoy learning more about natural options for supporting their well-being.

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