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11 Common Symptoms of a Thyroid Problem and How to Treat it Naturally

The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the shape of a butterfly, whose location is in the lower front part of the neck. Its function is to produce thyroid hormones, which are released into the blood and transferred to all body tissues. These hormones promote the proper function of the brain, heart muscles, and other organs, keep the body warm and provide body energy. The disrupted thyroid function leads to numerous health issues, like fatigue, restlessness, weight gain, weight loss and others. Thyroid disorders are: Hypothyroidism – the thyroid gland produces does not produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones, so the whole body and the metabolism are decelerated. Hyperthyroidism – the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, which accelerates the body’s functions, as well as the heart rate and the metabolism. Thyroiditis – It is an inflammation of the thyroid gland, which happens when the thyroid is attacked by the antibodies created by the Boyd’s ...

Check Your Thyroid At Home With This Simple Test

50 years ago, a physician who was far ahead of the time, doctor Broda Barnes, discovered that the body temperature indicates the activity of the thyroid gland, especially after waking up. He published a book on the function of the thyroid, but also created a test which can be done at home and estimate the condition of this gland. All you need to do is to take a thermometer before going to bed. Shake it, make sure it is less than 35 degrees, and go to bed. In the morning, place the thermometer under the armpit, and hold for 10 minutes. The result, known as “early morning basal temperature” will reveal the condition of the thyroid, as follows: 1. The thyroid works normally if the temperature is between 36.5 and 36.8. 2. The thyroid works slowly if the temperature is below 36.5. In this case, you may experience the following symptoms: fatigue, hair loss, lack of memory, depression, lack of energy, chronic headaches, infections, concentration issues, etc.. 3. The thyroid w...

8 Signs That Indicate Problem With Thyroid Gland

The thyroid, located in the neck, is a vital body gland, as it is responsible for numerous functions in the body. It produces hormones that regulate the metabolism, so the imbalance of those hormones severely affects the natural balance of the body. Yet, the thyroid dysfunction is hard to be diagnosed, as its symptoms are similar to other health issues. Therefore, it is of high importance to recognize its symptoms and solve these problems on time. These are the 8 symptoms of thyroid issues that should not be ignored: Frequent pains in the muscles or joints– This is an indication that should not be ignored, so you must visit your doctor and check whether you are experiencing thyroid issues. Bloating and swelling – Hypothyroidism can often lead to bloating. On the other hand, if you notice swelling or puffiness in the face, you should immediately check your thyroid gland. Trembling and anxiety – Sometimes, the excessive production of thyroid hormones may lead to accelera...

Toxins That Destroy Your Thyroid Gland and 1 Incredibly Healthy Drink to Heal it!

The thyroid is one of the important glands in our body as it regulates metabolism and has an impact on the growth of a person. It is located below the larynx located in front of the neck and situated on both sides of the trachea. It consists of two lobes which form two wings surrounded the trachea and joined to each other with the help of intermediate part-isthmus. The thyroid uses iodine in order to produce the hormones which promote growth, regulates metabolism and it has an impact on many other important functions in our body. Thus, the malfunctioning of the thyroid gland can lead to many health issues. This condition affects women the most and currently the thyroid diseases are running like an epidemic in the country. We can reduce the risk of malfunctioning of the thyroid gland by minimizing exposure to toxic compounds. Check out the list of 7 compounds which are regularly used by us in our homes and are harmful to thyroid functioning process. Pesticides As per the ...

Thyroid & Essential Oils: What Endocrinologists Don’t Want To Tell You About

There are around 20 million people with thyroid disorder only in U.S., according to the American Thyroid Association. The location of this gland is in the front part of the neck area, and it plays a major role in the everyday functions of the human’s body. It stimulates the metabolism, and together with the parathyroid gland controls the circulation of calcium in the body. The thing is, you might have ignored this gland until you started experiencing some thyroid-related problem. This is a huge mistake that most people do, and not only in regards to the thyroid gland but also to their overall health. The production of thyroid hormone can be thrown out of balance, which can result in many different health problems. The thyroid gland belongs to the endocrine system, whose distinctive delivery system works by sending hormones to specific tissues and organs. And here comes the interesting part. Apparently, essential oils use the same delivery system. What’s more, research...