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OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH JANUARY 2007 January marks Thyroid Awareness month and this month’s newsletter will spotlight thyroid health. Over 27 million Americans have overactive or underactive thyroid glands, but more than half remain undiagnosed. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly shaped gland found just below the Adam’s apple. It makes thyroid hormones that are important for many of the body’s organs including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Optimal thyroid function is key to optimal health!
MEDICAL NEWS
Up to 27 million Americans are affected by thyroid disorders, although more than half remain undiagnosed. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, an under-active thyroid, which is the most prevalent thyroid disease in US. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, muscle aches, constipation, hair loss, dry skin and difficulty with concentration and memory. Women with thyroid disease can experience menstrual abnormalities.
NUTRITIONAL NEWS
The thyroid gland is an essential part of our endocrine system. It is a butterfly shaped organ found in the neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating body metabolism, the speed at which fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water are metabolized. When we have a low functioning thyroid or hypothyroidism, the rate at which these elements are processed in the body is slowed down. If you are overweight, weight loss is crucial in order to avoid complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Many patients with a low functioning thyroid experience weight gain or difficulty in losing weight. However, hypothyroidism doesn’t mean that you will be unable to lose weight.
SUPPLEMENT CABINET Contrary to common belief, iodine supplementation may actually be detrimental to thyroid function when a person is not iodine deficient. So are there supplements that may help with thyroid function? Selenium has been found in a recent study to help slow the progression of autoimmune thyroiditis. And iron supplementation has been found to be particularly important for individuals with concurrent hypothyroidism and iron deficiency. Read more... JANUARY FEATURED PRODUCTS - 5% OFF
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