Thyroid, The Hormone Powerhouse
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“A Hormone Powerhouse”
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One of your largest endocrine glands and plays a part in every function of the body.
Thyroid come from the Greek word for “shield-shaped” because it resembles a shield.
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Metabolism
Body temperature
Heart rate
Ovulation
Protein synthesis
Skin health
Hair growth
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Approximately 59 million Americans have a Thyroid problem!
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• Toxic environments
• Hormone imbalances
• Chronic stress
• Frequent antibiotic therapy
• Genetic disorders
• Radiation
• Smoking
• Tumors
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Hyperthyroidism - occurs when your thyroid levels are too high. Much less common than hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism – occurs when your thyroid levels are too low. 17% - 40% of the population suffers from an underactive thyroid whether or not they’re aware of it.
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Grogginess
Heart palpitations
High blood pressure
Anxiety
Weight loss
An intolerance to heat
Diarrhea
Excess sweating
Bone growth
Protruding eyes
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Kale
Cabbage
Spinach
Mustard greens
Brussel sprouts
Peaches
Pears
Turnips
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Soy
Flouride
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Hair loss
Cold hands and feet
Depression
Weight gain
Dry skin
Headaches
Fatigue
Lower-than-average body temperature
High cholesterol
Constipation
Brittle hair
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Seafood
Watercress
Radishes
Garlic
Seaweed
Egg yolks
Yogurt
Cottage cheese
Wheat germ
Mushrooms
Poultry or beef
Watermelon
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• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Hair Loss
• Sexual dysfunction
• Infertility
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Don’t let thyroid issues go undiagnosed!