We have already examined how minerals affect the thyroid. In that article, we also glossed over Iron, but we did not really expand on it with detail. Let’s do that. Iron is a mineral your body needs to function properly. All cells in the body contain iron, but it is most prevalent in red ...
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Stress is vital for our survival; it is the body’s natural defense against danger and predators. Stress flushes your body with hormones that activate the “fight-or-flight” mechanism. When we deal with stressful situations and challenges in everyday life, a part of our response to that ...
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The thyroid gland produces three hormones that affect growth, metabolism, and cellular differentiation. Two are most notable: thyroxine and triiodothyronine, deficiencies of which can lead to hypothyroidism, while excesses of such can lead to hyperthyroidism. (Click here if none of those terms ...
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Our body is comprised of different organs and systems that influence one another and thyroid gland isn’t an exception. The functioning of the butterfly-shaped gland is deeply connected with a wide array of processes in your body. But, what about libido? Did you ever wonder if thyroid ...
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We have the amazing opportunity to protect thyroid and its functioning by avoiding or limiting consumption of foods with a negative impact on the gland. At the same time, increased intake of nutritious foods can improve thyroid health and help us prevent or manage common disorders. A number ...
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Nutrition plays an important role in thyroid health and your entire wellbeing for that matter. Everything you eat can either contribute to thyroid functioning or disrupt it. Ideally, you should consume a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. One of ...
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When it comes to disorders affecting the thyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is most commonly discussed. Although widely prevalent, Hashimoto’s disease is not the only problem that has a major impact on thyroid functioning. Let’s not forget about Graves’ disease. What is it? What is the ...
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The thyroid gland produces hormones that influences almost all metabolic processes in your body. Proper functioning of this butterfly-shaped gland is vital for our health, but just like other organs in the body thyroid is also prone to damage, diseases, deficiencies, and other negative ...
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What you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask or too busy to search. A lot of people have been asking and inquiring about the thyroid and some related terms that are often too short to merit its own article (as you know if you visit this site often, I often like to write very long ...
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Turmeric is a plant of the ginger family, but widely known as the main spice in curry. Thanks to its striking yellow color, turmeric was first used as a dye, but later people started recognizing its potential to benefit our health. For thousands of years, turmeric has been used as a medicine ...
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