Cortisol is more commonly known as the stress hormone. It is released by the adrenal glands upon signals from the HPA, the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal, and it is the chemical controller of far more than you thought: digestion and hunger, sleeping and waking, blood pressure and physical activity, as well as stress levels. It makes [...]
Because the thyroid has such wide-ranging effect on your body, trouble in the thyroid will also disturb most of your bodily functions. Thyroid dysfunction may occur in two forms: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is having too many thyroid hormones in circulation, whereas hypothyroidism is not having enough thyroid hormones. This may start to appear in [...]
There is a secret collaboration between vitamin D and your thyroid that you may not even be aware of. Not only do the receptors for vitamin D and the thyroid hormone look uncannily similar but these receptors are actually found in the thyroid gland. Why does this information matter to you? The thyroid gland [...]
The thyroid is considered the “heart” of your endocrine system. Since it is one of your biggest endocrine glands, it has the important task of secreting hormones and maintaining energy levels. But toxic chemicals we encounter every day may harm and destroy your health. Toxins are everywhere. You can do a lot to lessen them, [...]
Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, but it has more influence over you than you could ever imagine. It is responsible not only for the healthy development and growth of your body, but it also controls the most important organs within your body including--but not limited to—your [...]
Have you ever wondered why your thyroid may not be working? Millions of people suffer from thyroid conditions, but many of them are not aware of it. If you are among those individuals who are still experiencing a thyroid problem despite medication, it is probably not just because you are getting older or you are [...]
Proper nutrition is vital for overall wellbeing and to improve quality of life. This becomes even more important and influential in how an individual with a thyroid condition feels. This Adaptogenic green juice is packed with essential vitamins and minerals you need to accomplish your health goal and feel good, even with a thyroid condition. [...]
Your thyroid is active in multiple areas of your body. It maintains balance in your growth and influences the functions of the heart, the brain, liver, kidney, and skin. The thyroid, an innocent-looking butterfly-shaped glad, might be inconspicuously located at the base of your neck, but it can wreak havoc if it’s functioning is disturbed. [...]
Breakfast foods are great sources of necessary nutrients that your body needs, such as Vitamin B, iron, calcium, protein, and fiber, and they can help keep you energized all day. By getting all these important nutrients at breakfast, your body won’t be trying to compensate for them later in the day. During busy mornings, it [...]
Are you dealing with a thyroid issue, and trying to look for the best food to restore the health of your thyroid? If the answer is “yes,” you are not alone. Fortunately, there is a variety food available that can help protect and improve your thyroid glands. One of those healthy and effective foods is [...]
