Raise awareness about Hyper and Hypothyroidism and how to prevent it.

1. How can I Prevent Hyper and Hypothyroidism? By: Alexa Brandt

2. Background I chose to research hyper and hypothyroidism because it affects both my mom and my aunt. They are now stuck on medication for the rest of their lives to keep their thyroids in check. I want to know what I can do to decrease my chances of getting this disorder because it is already in my genes.

4. What is Hyper and Hypothyroidism? Hyper thyroidism refers to any condition in which the body has too much thyroid hormone. Hypo thyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency and often occurs after hyperthyroidism. (“Hyperthyroidism FAQ”) ("Health Encyclopedia - Diseases and Conditions - Hypothyroidism“)

5. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: ("Hyperthyroidism FAQ”)

6. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: (“Health Encyclopedia - Diseases and Conditions – Hypothyroidism”)

11. Action Plan #2 Managing My Cholesterol Keeping your cholesterol in check is not really that complicated, it just takes some common sense. High cholesterol is both a risk factor for thyroid problems but also a byproduct of them. This makes it more important to get good exercise regularly and to eat a nutritious, well balanced diet that won’t clog your arteries. ("Health Encyclopedia - Diseases and Conditions - Hypothyroidism“) (“The High Cholesterol Thyroid Connection”)

12. Action Plan #3 Preventing Iodine Deficiency (“Iodine Deficiency”) Thyroid problems are also caused largely by iodine deficiency. Iodine is one of the key components in making enough thyroid hormone to make your thyroid work. Your body cannot make this on it’s own so we have to get it from our diets. Luckily many foods have good amounts of iodine in them such as: breads, dairy, and seafood. Eating these foods can help to prevent iodine deficiency and potential thyroid problems. ("Health Encyclopedia - Diseases and Conditions - Hypothyroidism“)