March 2014 - Wicked Sheets

Night Sweats and Hypoglycemia

March 16, 2014/in Night Sweats /by Alli Truttmann

Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of blood sugar (or glucose) in the body. Glucose is the body’s key source of energy. It aids in the breakdown of foods and its conversion into energy, as well as provides the brain with energy for proper psychological functioning. When glucose levels become too low, […]

Night Sweats and Hyperthyroidism

March 3, 2014/in Night Sweats /by Alli Truttmann

Sweat through the night last night? Feeling nervous or shaky today? Experiencing flushed or red, itchy skin? How about increased bowel movements and unexplained weight loss? Although these symptoms might be signs of many metabolic or hormonal disorders, the key suspect here is your thyroid. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits beneath your […]

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