NaturalNews May 29 2013
Feeling sluggish with perpetual brain fog? What about weight gain, depression and hair loss? If suffering from these ailments, a lethargic thyroid may be the culprit. Modern lifestyles and toxins as well as gluten can wreck havoc on the gland and, in turn, health. Yet the ill effects of modern living can be counteracted with a few simple adjustments. Two of the best methods are though diet and stress reduction.
Maladies and triggers
On of the largest glands in the body, the thyroid is located on the front side of the neck, sitting just below the Adam’s apple. It produces hormones that influence metabolism, digestion and immune response. When the thyroid is stagnant, it leads to:
– Malabsorption and elimination issues
– Weight gain and fatigue
– Cognitive decline
– Poor glucose utilization
– Depression and mood disorders
– Malfunction of the liver and gall bladder
– Diminished absorption of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron
– Decreased T-cell activity
– Increased inflammation