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2.
The thyroid is a small
butterfly-shaped gland that
sits behind and below your
Adam’s apple. When it’s
working properly, you can’t
feel it.
A range of factors from
hormone imbalances to
mineral deficiencies &
environmental pollutants
can interfere with thyroid
production, leading to
health problems.
3.
The
American
Thyroid
Association
estimates
that up to
60% with
thyroid
disease are
unaware.
4.
Women are 7 times more likely
than men to develop thyroid
problems.
5.
Do these symptoms
sound familiar?
- Weight gain or inability
to lose weight despite
exercise and diet
- Feeling cold all the time
(when others don’t)
- Low energy and stamina,
especially in the evening
- Irregular bowel habits
- Dry, thinning, itchy skin
- Dry/brittle hair and nails
- Menstrual irregularities
- Hair loss
- Insomnia
- Infertility
6.
Our bodies
produce several
thyroid hormones,
including TSH,
T3, T4, TPO &
Thyroglobulin.
They work best
in balance.
7.
Essential
elements
iodine &
selenium also
play a crucial
role in thyroid
function
8.
Exposure to toxins arsenic, cadmium
& mercury can cause thyroid issues
9.
Consider
these lifestyle
tips to help
keep your
hormones
& health
in balance
10.
#1 Eat a
rainbow of
fresh colored
vegetables
every day
11.
#2 Limit processed
foods & those
high in simple
carbohydrates