Many people, especially women, have difficulty losing weight even when they eat the proper foods and exercise. One reason for this may be a malfunctioning thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland lies just below the Adam’s apple (and yes, women DO have an Adam’s apple) and is shaped somewhat like a butterfly. It regulates your metabolism which [...]
Named after the Greek word for “shield,” the thyroid is a gland located near the lower part of the neck (right below the Adam’s apple) which secretes hormones to regulate the body’s metabolism. The speed and ability at which an individual burns calories — which in turn determines body temperature and weight gain or loss [...]
If you have hypothyroidism and have been trying to lose weight, you know just how difficult it is. It is hard to stay on a diet and hard to exercise because you are so tired all of the time. It seems like individuals that suffer from hyperthyroidism are in a catch 22. A vicious circle [...]
Let’s talk about that butterfly in your throat. Well, not your throat exactly, but your neck; below and behind the Adam’s apple. This is the thyroid gland, and it is this gland which directs metabolic function. It does so by secreting the two thyroid hormones: T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These hormones, in turn, regulate [...]
Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or just have thyroid symptoms? First, lets discuss some symptoms of under-active thyroid which is weight gain, depression, sluggishness, feeling cold, mental slowness, heavy periods, dry skin, brittle and dry hair. Next, for a overactive thyroid gland symptoms are weight loss, anxiety, agitation, hyperactivity, hand tremors, feeling hot, light [...]
Thyroid patients and over the counter weight loss drugs sometimes do not mix well. If you have hypothyroidism and take one of the several over the counter weight loss drugs like Alli or have a prescription for Xenical, they can affect the absorption of your prescribed thyroid medication and end up making you more hypothyroid. [...]
There are millions of Americans that have some sort of thyroid problem or disease. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that is a part of your endocrine system. Your thyroid gland controls your metabolism which in turn controls your weight gain. If your metabolism slows down because you have hypothyroidism, you will [...]
Little Known Tip #1: Add Pure Virgin Coconut Oil to Your Daily Diet
Make sure you add all natural pure virgin coconut oil to your daily diet. This is possible the #1 all natural diet tips you can find to control hypothyroidism and weight gain. Coconut oil has metabolism-stimulating properties. It will help sooth and heal [...]
An under active thyroid condition can be helped by following adding a few supplements to your diet and then tweaking it a little bit so that you can get your metabolism back up to where it should be. If you are suffering from hypothyroidism and weight gain, you can benefit from knowing the following 3 [...]
Have you suffered with several symptoms leading to the diagnosis of an under active thyroid gland? Is one of the symptoms that compelled you to seek a diagnosis sleep deprivation? Are you suffering from complete exhaustion, sweating all the time and have noticed you have a horse voice all the time? All of these are [...]
