Thyroid troubles your lifestyle?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the neck.It is one of the largest exocrine glands found in the human body

What is Thyroid?

Thyroid glands are in our body

Hyperthyroidism (overactive)

Hypothyroidism (underactive)

Hyperthyroidism and its symptoms:

Metabolism in the body increases due to hyperactivity of the that gland. The following symptoms of which are seen.

– Nervousness – Insomnia – Irritability – Trembling hands – Excessive sweating – Heart palpitations

– Hair thinning and loss – Muscle weakness and pain – Excessive hunger – Weight loss – Menstrual irregularities in women – Rapid loss of calcium from bones due to osteoporosis.

Hypothyroidism and its symptoms:

Hypothyroidism is a common condition that occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

Hypothyroidism occurs due to underactivity of the thyroid. Whose symptoms are as follows.

– Slowing of heartbeat. – Always feeling tired – Depression – Weight gain – No or less sweating

– Dryness and itching in the skin – Joint pain and muscle stiffness – Excessive hair fall – Swollen eyes – Incapable of thinking – Menstrual irregularities – Increase in cholesterol level

Why does thyroid occur?

– Diabetes – Excessive use of soy products in food – Swelling of the thyroid gland – Graves disease – Goiter disease – Vitamin B12 deficiency

– Disorganized lifestyle – Lack or excess of iodine in food – Worry too much – Hereditary – Wrong eating habits and staying awake till late at night – Taking depression medications

What are the measures to prevent thyroid?

– Do yoga daily – Workout or physical exertion – Apple consumption – Sitting in the sun – Getting enough sleep – Consumption of green leafy vegetables

Foods that support thyroid health: – Chicken, fish, turkey –  Brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread – Berries, spinach, sweet potatoes – Avocado, nuts, seeds –  Seafood, iodized salt

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