Your thyroid is one of the most powerful glands in your body and is part of the endocrine system.
It is butterfly in shape and located at the front of your neck.
The thyroid gland manufactures four different compounds, one of which is the active thyroid hormone.
This hormone is called T4 or thyroxin and it travels all over your body affecting every one of your trillion cells.
Your thyroid cannot make any thyroid hormone unless you have sufficient amounts of iodine present in your body.
If your body is starved of iodine, it will be impossible for your thyroid gland to make the necessary thyroid hormones to function properly.
What can rob you of iodine? Fluoride, chlorine and bromine.
Fluoride is in our water supply and toothpaste.
Chlorine is found in thousands of chemicals and swimming pools and bromine is found in wheat products including pasta.
If you are continuously exposed to these chemicals, then it makes it impossible for your thyroid to work properly.
One of the primary functions of the thyroid is regulating your metabolism.
The more thyroid hormone that circulates throughout your body, the more your metabolism will increase.
Think of your body as an engine.
Your metabolism generates heat.
The higher your metabolic rate, the warmer your engine.
Too little acctivity leads to a cold engine.
If you are having trouble losing weight or continuously gaining weight despite exercise and good eating habits, then the problem could lie in your thyroid.
If your thyroid cannot function properly because it does not have enough iodine (necessary fuel), then your metabolism will slow down, your body gets cooler, you feel "cold-natured", have cold hands and feet, require blankets to sleep - even during the summer and get muscle cramps at night, and easily gain weight.
It is time to give your body what it wants and needs.
Iodine! Many people are deficient in iodine and supplementation will work.
If your body has an overabundance of chlorine, fluoride and bromine, iodine will overcome these harsh chemicals.
It is a safe and effective way to get your thyroid back on track without any side effects.
TYPES OF THYROID DISEASE: Hypothyroidism - is an underactive thyroid producing less hormones than needed for normal body functioning.
Symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, thin, brittle nails and hair, constipation and feeling cold.
Hyperthyroidism - is when the thyroid produces too many hormones.
Symptoms include weight loss, hair loss, nervous or anxious feeling, frequent bowel movements, perspiration and irregular menstrual cycles.
If you are not sure if you have a problem with your thyroid, check with your doctor who will assess your symptoms, check for changes in the thyroid gland by palpating your neck and do a blood test to determine your body's level of circulating thyroid hormones.
Foods that help you thyroid include coconut butter which is raw, saturated fat containing fatty acids which the body can metabolize efficiently and convert to energy quickly.
It can help regulate thyroid function.
Also, KELP is a nutrient-dense sea vegetable that purifies the blood, supports the adrenal glands, pituitary and thyroid gland.
Kelp is a natural source of iodine that helps normalize the thyroid gland.
Copper and iron are important for thyroid function.
Good choices are oysters, clams, crabs, cashew nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grains, cocoa, leafy greens, beans, shellfish, chicken, and poultry.
For maximum absorption of iron, make sure you are getting enough Vitamin C found in citrus fruits, red berries, tomatoes, potatoes and bell peppers.