The thyroid gland synthesizes thyroid hormones and iodine is an essential trace mineral that is crucial for the thyroid to function properly.[1] Eating foods rich in iodine ensures the thyroid is able to manage metabolism, detoxification, growth and development.The good news is that there are many popular foods with iodine, all of which are easy … Continue reading 7 Foods Rich in Iodine
Why Thyroid Health Is Completely Dependent on Selenium
Source: Why Thyroid Health Is Completely Dependent on Selenium by Dr. Edward Group The thyroid is essential to some of the body’s most critical processes, including the development of the nervous and skeletal systems.[1] For the thyroid to function normally, it must receive the right nutrition, and that means getting enough selenium. Selenium is an essential mineral[2]and … Continue reading Why Thyroid Health Is Completely Dependent on Selenium
The Top 10 Endocrine Disruptors To Avoid
Source: The Top 10 Endocrine Disruptors To Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Exposure to endocrine disruptors is like putting a drop of water into the gas tank of a car. One drop may not have a major impact, but drip by drip, the car breaks down. Endocrine disruptors do the same thing to the human body. Endocrine … Continue reading The Top 10 Endocrine Disruptors To Avoid
6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid
Source: 6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Some people believe that the thyroid is the “heart” of the endocrine system. As one of the largest endocrine glands, it plays an important role in maintaining energy levels and secreting hormones—among other things. When the thyroid’s working properly, it’s business as usual. Unfortunately, nasty chemicals … Continue reading 6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid
Thyroid Gland: Functions, Symptoms, Diet, and Natural Support
Source: Thyroid Gland: Functions, Symptoms, Diet, and Natural Support by Dr. Edward Group The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck, sort of like an internal bowtie. Part of the endocrine system, your thyroid produces and secretes the hormones T4 and T3. These essential hormones regulate growth, development, and metabolism.[1] A … Continue reading Thyroid Gland: Functions, Symptoms, Diet, and Natural Support
Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid
Source: Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Thyroid hormones are chemical substances, made in and secreted by the thyroid gland. They are essential for normal metabolism and development. There are three types of thyroid hormones—thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin. What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland … Continue reading Thyroid Hormones: Mastering the Importance of the Thyroid
Metabolism and the Thyroid
Source: Metabolism and the Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Often referred to as the “master gland,” the thyroid manages important body processes, including protein creation, energy levels, and metabolism. Because metabolic output is often related to body mass, proper thyroid function is instrumental when you’re trying to regulate your body weight. Thyroid deficiencies can lead to weight … Continue reading Metabolism and the Thyroid
The 9 Best Foods for Your Thyroid
Source: The 9 Best Foods for Your Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Thyroid problems affects millions of people around the world, including those in industrialized countries such as the United States. The conditions resulting from thyroid problems can be extremely serious. As a regulator of hormone production and metabolism, the thyroid needs to function properly to maintain … Continue reading The 9 Best Foods for Your Thyroid
Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health
Source: Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group There are many health benefits of iodine for thyroid health as well as a complex relationship. Research affirms that iodine, a micronutrient present in many of the foods we eat (in trace amounts), is key in helping the thyroid gland make thyroid hormones[1]. The body … Continue reading Health Benefits of Iodine For Thyroid Health
Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
Not enough calcium in their diet can increase the risk in women of a hormone condition that causes bone fractures and kidney stones, according to scientists. The condition, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), can affect one in 800 people during their lifetime, but it's occurrence is most common in post-menopausal women, said researchers, who wrote about their … Continue reading Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
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