What is the thyroid gland and the key nutrients for your thyroid hormones.

Did you know that women are more likely to experience thyroid issues and in 2019, there were between 60,500 and 74,000 searches per month for an ‘underactive thyroid’ Thyroid Statistics UK 2019 - Thyroid Issues In The UK (forthwithlife.co.uk).

The increase of women being diagnosed with thyroid disorders over the past ten years is truly shocking …

In my personal journey of being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland at the age of sixteen, I had zero knowledge about the thyroid gland itself.

I have struggled with having an underactive thyroid for over ten years and with the knowledge I have learnt and implemented from the health coach diploma and by introducing myself into the world of naturopathy and organic living, I can proudly say that for the first time my thyroid dosage had reduced from 125 micrograms to 100 micrograms within 2 years of lifestyle improvements.

Lets not forget the biggest factor that can influence our health which is STRESS. I reduced a significant amount of stress in my life by living a life where I am more in alignment of my passion and happiness and this could be connected with my career and engaging in hobbies that make me smile.

I became extremely motivated of taking responsibility of healing my thyroid gland after I had studied the full analysis of the gland itself and the role it plays within the human body. This had also sparked an interest in learning about the human body and all the systems of the body and how they work together.

So, what does the thyroid gland look like and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is part of the wider endocrine system of the body, it is positioned in the front of the neck just beneath the adams apple.

The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are responsible for heat production and by increasing the metabolic rate of the body. The thyroid hormones are also known to act as a significant hormone for growth during the early years of life.

Did you know that 1 in 50 women in the UK live with an overactive thyroid condition Thyroid Statistics UK 2019 - Thyroid Issues In The UK (forthwithlife.co.uk).

It is crucial to know the the key nutrients that are directly associated with the thyroid gland, which are:

IODINE

The T in T3 and T4 shows the number of iodine atoms,

SELENIUM AND ZINC

These nutrients are needed for the gland to produce T3 hormones.

The 12 week package will include a full list foods that are associated with the thyroid gland and the top tips to incorporate in your daily life to give your thyroid the support that is truly needs!

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Always seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before undertaking a new health regimen.