Dr Oz : Restarting Your Thyroid Gland
One of the organs that Dr Oz wants us to restart this year is our thyroid glands. Dr Oz said that a poor performing thyroid gland can lead to weight gain and fatigue.. He said that many people aren't even aware of what their thyroid does.
Dr Oz invited three women to the stage to talk about the thyroid and what it was.. All three women really didn't know what the thyroid gland does or even where it was located on the body but they all attributed their weight gain to their thyroid gland.. Dr Oz said that they just may be exactly correct! He said that 20% of women have thyroid issues that may be contributing to weight gain.
If your thyroid isn't functioning properly you will be fatigued, you will gain weight, and you just won't look as good.
Where Is Your Thyroid Gland
Your thyroid gland is located just beneath the adams apple area. Dr Oz said that if you can feel your thyroid gland this isn't a good sign.. He said that doctors often feel for your thyroid when you come in to the doctors office with complaints that may suggest you could have a thyroid problem.
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland
- Do You Experience Daily Fatigue
- Have you gained 10-15 pounds in the past 2 years that you can't lose?
- Has your hair turned course and brittle
At Home Thyroid Test
The only thing you need to perform an at home thyroid test is a thermometer.. All you have to do is take your thermometer and put it under your tongue BEFORE you get out of bed. Record the temperature readings for a week. You then take the average of all 7 readings. If your average temperature is under 98 degrees this could be a sign of an underactive thyroid.
How Can You Treat Your Thyroid
The thyroid helps to convert fat into energy.. A healthy gland has no problem doing this. However, a poor functioning thyroid has more problems converting fat into energy and this is what leads to energy loss and weight gain.
Thyroid Power Combo
- Iodized salt plus selenium rich foods
- Selenium rich foods would be mushrooms and Brazil nuts.
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