Triiodothyronine (T3) is a key thyroid hormone that plays an important role in the body’s metabolism. Even though T3 is normally present in smaller amounts compared to thyroxine (T4), it’s the more active thyroid hormone. Read more…
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The Natural Thyroid Diet
These days it is more important than ever to educate yourself about the value of optimal nutrition and eating for health. A natural thyroid diet advocates a variety of fresh, natural foods that supply a wide range of nutrients to support healthy thyroid activity.
1. Eliminate thyroid damaging foods. It may surprise you to learn that everyday foods may be undermining your thyroid health. For my money, the most damaging are: artificial sweeteners, Canola oil, soy oil, hidden soy and corn (maize) ingredients and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Read more…
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Top 5 reasons why thyroid health is so important
The butterfly shaped thyroid gland is small however it has a big impact on whole body health. WHY?
The thyroid produces critical thyroid hormones that help support the body’s metabolism. This is the rate at which the body is able to produce energy and use oxygen within all organs and body systems. A drop in thyroid hormone production, or even when these hormones are working below par throughout the body means less energy is being generated. This has wide ranging effects on overall health. Here are my top 5 reasons why thyroid health is so important. Read more…
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What is goitre?
If there is a drop in iodine intake the thyroid struggles to manufacture sufficient thyroid hormones. One of the most visible signs of an iodine deficiency is the development of a goitre. A goitre develops when the thyroid swells in an attempt to trap what little iodine it can from the blood supply. Read more…
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Revamp your pantry for health
What’s in your pantry? Are you ready for a clean slate, or in this case a clean plate! Are you ready to purge your pantry? Read more…
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Strength training for women
Many women worry that lifting weights will make them ‘big and bulky’. However when it comes to strength training for women there are a lot misconceptions. If you are like most women its unlikely strength training will make you bulk up…WHY? Read more…
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Part 2: Environmental chemicals and thyroid function
There is a wide array of environmental chemicals that harm thyroid health. Termed ‘thyroid-disrupting chemicals’ these pollutants have the ability to change the way thyroid hormones act in the body. Help safeguard your thyroid with these top everyday detox tips to safeguard thyroid health. Read more…
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Part 1: Environmental chemicals and thyroid function
We know environmental chemicals can have negative effects on our health. Are they also hazardous for the thyroid? Read more…
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Role of Vitamin D in Thyroid Health
For decades vitamin D was thought of only in terms of bone health as this nutrient decreases parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels which reduces calcium loss from bone. This is important for maintaining bone density. However ongoing research reveals vitamin D plays a much broader role within the body. Read more…
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