| Thyroid is a small gland located in our neck. The main | | | | Though iodized salt is the most common form of |
| purpose of this gland is to produce hormones to run | | | | salt available in the market, make sure that the salt you |
| our metabolism properly. As metabolism is one of the | | | | eat has enough iodine in it. If you notice symptoms of |
| most important functions of our body; it can trigger a | | | | thyroid problems; start taking iodine rich diets. |
| host of disorders if it slows down or malfunctions. | | | | Stop excessive smoking or alcoholism if you are |
| There are two most common forms of thyroid | | | | suffering from hypothyroidism. |
| diseases; hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Your | | | | Eat a balanced diet with ample quantities of |
| thyroid can be overactive or underactive depending | | | | Vitamin A, B, C and E. |
| upon the reason of the disorder. The major cause of | | | | Broccoli, spinach, peanuts and soybeans are |
| hypothyroidism is inflammation of the gland. Once your | | | | known to suppress thyroid functions therefore you |
| thyroid is inflamed; it stops producing sufficient amount | | | | must avoid these foods if you are suffering from |
| of hormone. The insufficient production of essential | | | | thyroid problems. |
| hormones triggers various diseases like excessive | | | | Vitamin D is essential for proper function of thyroid |
| weight gain, insomnia, depression etc. | | | | therefore make sure that you get enough exposure to |
| You can easily get rid of thyroid problems if you start | | | | sunlight. You may also try vitamin D supplements if you |
| taking care of your diet. You must start taking iodine | | | | wish. |
| rich diet as soon as you notice thyroid disease | | | | If you are on some kind of medication that |
| symptoms. Following are some natural treatment of | | | | contains Lithium; you must stop using them after |
| thyroid diseases. | | | | consultation with your physician. |