What we know about Thyroid
The thyroid gland and its essential functions
The thyroid gland is one of the smallest organs in our body and performs very important tasks so any diseases relating to it should be avoided.
The thyroid gland controls the metabolism of every cell in the body as well as body energy needs through the balanced production of hormones.
This small gland regulates the heart rate as well as heat balance in the body, activates the absorption of oxygen by cells and tissues and stimulates the respiratory process as well as intestinal functions. In addition, it regulates the functioning of nerve cells and muscle tissue.
It plays an important role in human development – the growth and development of the intellect is largely controlled by it and thyroid dysfunction in children leads to serious mental and physical abnormalities. Given all this it is not surprising that the entire body cannot function in a stable way if the thyroid gland is not working properly.
Composition and hormonal regulation of the thyroid gland
The main component of the thyroid gland is the trace element iodine. Iodine enters the body with food and accumulates in it and hormones are produced together with special proteins. The pituitary gland determines at what time and in which amount hormones keep the body under control.
If hormone production by the thyroid gland is out of balance, the thyroid gland enlarges and this can lead to goiter – the inflammation of thyroid tissue.
Symptoms and consequences of thyroid dysfunction
Any form of thyroid disease always causes a serious blow to a person’s health namely, its hyperfunction, a person can feel constant anxiety, tremor, tachycardia begins, frequent irritability, weight loss and loss of appetite, increased sweating, hair loss and decreased libido.
Effects of reduced thyroid function
The result of a reduced function in the thyroid gland is constipation and weight gain, a feeling of a lack of energy, difficulty concentrating and depression, etc.
Causes and prevention of thyroid disease
The causes of thyroid disease are different, but they have one thing in common – the affected organism is limited in its ability to regulate its condition in such a way as to prevent the development of disease, i.e. the body has undergone overloads which have weakened its protective functions.
The following six comprehensive measures prevent thyroid disorders:
A vitamin-protein diet
Your diet should be rich in vital substances and elements obtained exclusively from quality foods. In this case, the body renews its reserves with the necessary micro elements to restore its abilities to self-regulate and self-heal.
Cleansing the intestines
Nutrient-rich and vital foods can be used optimally by the body for healthy bowel function. Abdominal bloating, constipation or diarrhea indicate impaired absorption of photochemical oxidants and timely intake of nutrients prevents changes in health.
Cleansing the body of heavy metals
Heavy metals and chemicals in food, dental fillings, clothes, and detergents can seriously affect the thyroid gland’s delicate control system. With modern ecology it is simply necessary to use, in addition to ordinary products, products with body detoxification components. Thus, pollutants are excreted through the intestines or kidneys.
Antioxidants
Free radicals support the immune system during thyroid inflammation, but excess free radicals can cause further inflammation. Excess free radicals may also result from heavy metals, chemical exposure, gluten intolerance, constant physical and mental stress, and more. Eating antioxidant-rich foods helps neutralize these free radicals.
Relaxation
With an overactive thyroid gland such a measure as relaxation – a relaxing massage, a warm bath with aromatic oils and meditation play a very important role because when the whole body relaxes all processes in it slow down including the activity of the thyroid gland.
Resolution of mental conflict
Psychological problems can contribute to overloading the body with stress. The thyroid gland can be affected at the psychological level of a person’s growth and development especially if there were any traumatic experiences which occurred in childhood. Psychological trauma might not have passed without trace and may manifest itself later by activating chronic diseases, diseases that were in an anabiotic state.
Hostile feelings, unexplained fears and intense aggression are just some of the possible consequences which have been observed in childhood and which can manifest in adulthood along with thyroid disease.
Help your thyroid
Thyroid disorders can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Medicine usually treats it with drugs and often considers such treatment to be the only possible route. However, as you already know, you can actively participate in the restoration of your health. Your body is able to heal itself in many ways if you pursue the correct lifestyle.
