5 Signs of Thyroid Disorder

• 21 August 2016
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The thyroid gland, located near your Adam's apple and shaped somewhat like a butterfly, is responsible for regulating your metabolism, your heartbeat and many other important bodily functions.

When something is wrong with your thyroid gland you might experience a wide variety of symptoms. Millions of people have hypothyroidism, which means that the gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone (TH). The opposite problem, hyperthyroidism or producing too much TH is less common but also problematic. Thyroid problems often go undiagnosed, largely because many of the symptoms of thyroid disorder can be mistaken for symptoms of other problems. Here are five signs that there might be something wrong with your thyroid gland.

Hypothyroidism and Hair Loss

• 20 August 2016
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The way your thyroid gland functions has an effect on nearly every part of your body.

This includes your hair. While some uncertainty did exist in the past about whether thyroid function influenced hair follicle health, definitive evidence was found in a major study in 2008. The results were published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in that year. The findings in the study point to a deep relationship between hair biology and the ability of the body to retain healthy levels of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.

The Truth About Ashwagandha Thyroid Benefits

• 03 August 2016
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Hypothyroidism is a chronic illness that can affect anyone but is particularly common in women. It's even estimated that as much as 10% of the general population of women may suffer from at least a minor form of this condition. If you're one of the 10 million people in America currently living with a diagnosis, it's time for you to discover an herb known as Ashwagandha. Adding this natural plant to your treatment routine is very easy and has a lot of promise for reducing your symptoms and improving your health.

What is Hypothyroidism?

The thyroid is a small gland, located at the bottom of the neck, that is largely responsible for regulating the body's metabolism through the release of the right hormones. When your thyroid gland becomes underactive or even stops working altogether, you'll naturally experience a lot of metabolism-related problems. Some of the most common symptoms of this condition include:

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  General fatigue and tiredness no matter how much you rest

• Muscle weakness that comes and goes in different parts of the body

• Steady or sudden weight gain that is hard to lose no matter how much you restrict calorie intake

• Cramping in various major muscle groups, mainly the back, legs, and upper arms

• Increased sensitivity to cold temperatures, to the point of being physically uncomfortable due to air conditioning or a cool breeze outside

• Hair loss that can't be traced to stress or hormonal imbalances

• Chronic constipation

• Depression and mood swings

• Anger and overblown reactions to small irritations

• Dry skin and hair that does not respond well to typical moisturizers

• Pale skin despite sun exposure or a complexion that is naturally darker

• Absent or irregular menstrual cycles

• Loss of sex drive and sexual response to stimulus.

Even the most minor cases of thyroid dysfunction can trigger a cascade of these bothersome symptoms to interrupt your life. While this condition is not directly life-threatening, it can make you feel so depressed that you can't handle your daily responsibilities anymore. Taking control of your thyroid's function is difficult, but it's worth the effort to find the right treatment to restore your natural metabolism. Allowing your metabolism to fail without assistance could leave you struggling with long-term obesity and the serious health risks that come along with it.

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5 Reasons Why Your Thyroid and Metabolism Is Slow

• 14 July 2016
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Your Thyroid is responsible for the hormones regulating your metabolism. It extracts iodine, as well as secondary nutrients such as tyrosine, from the bloodstream and produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 are transported throughout the body where they control the body's metabolism, determining how many calories to convert to energy. If your body is feeling slow, if you're more tired than usual, or if you just don't feel like you used to, your thyroid might be the reason behind these problems.