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THYROID FUNCTION:Key to Metabolism & Health
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.
The American Thyroid Association estimates that up to 60% with thyroid disease are unaware.
Women are 7 times more likely than men to develop thyroid problems.
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
Our bodies produce several thyroid hormones, including TSH, T3, T4, TPO & Thyroglobulin. They work best in balance.
Essential elements iodine & selenium also play a crucial role in thyroid function
Exposure to toxins arsenic, cadmium & mercury can cause thyroid issues
Consider these lifestyle tips to help keep your hormones & health in balance
#1 Eat a rainbow of fresh colored vegetables every day
#2 Limit processed foods & those high in simple carbohydrates
#3 Maintain a stable, healthy body weight
#4 Sleep 7-8 hours a night; and if you can’t get it all in, work in a 15-minute power nap
#5 Drink plenty of water & limit alcohol
#6 Don’t smoke & limit your exposure to chemicals
#7 Minimize stress with yoga, deep breathing & meditation
#8 Test your hormones to detect hidden imbalances. We recommend ZRT’s Thyroid Profile or Thyroid Elements Profile.
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THE WEBINAR:
Coping with Thyroid Dysfunction