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THYROID AWARENESS MONTHWHAT DOES YOUR THYROID DO?The thyroid is a butterfly-shapedgland in the front of your neckthat controls your metabolism. It’spart of your endocrine system. Thethyroid makes chemicals calledhormones that help control many ofyour body’s functions.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOURTHYROID DOESN’T WORK RIGHT?If you thyroid is not workingcorrectly, it might start producingtoo much or too little hormone. Itcan become enlarged, or it couldgrow lumps of extra tissue.More than 12% of people will havesome sort of problem with theirthyroid during their lifetime. Womenare far more likely than men to havea thyroid problem.

WHAT ARE COMMON THYROIDPROBLEMS?HypothyroidismThe thyroid doesn’t make enoughhormones causing your metabolismto slow down. It can make yougain weight and feel sluggish ordepressed.

HyperthyroidismThe thyroid makes too muchhormone causing your metabolismto speed up. It can make you feelirritable or weak, lose weight andyour heart race.

GoiterThyroid gland swells up. Sometimes, it makes a bulge in yourneck. Other times, it can make youcough or make your voice soundhoarse. It can be caused by otherthyroid conditions or by a lack ofiodine, an element your thyroidneeds to work properly.

NodulesGrowths on the thyroid gland. Theycan cause the thyroid to make toomuch hormone or in some cases,they turn out to be cancerous.

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DID YOU KNOW?THE THYROID’S HORMONESREGULATE VITAL BODYFUNCTIONS INCLUDING:

HeartRate

Body Temperature

MuscleStrength

Body Weight

Menstrual Cycle

Nervous System

Cholesterol Levels

Breathing

If you’re experiencing any of these problems, talk to your doctor. Tests can be run to help pinpoint the problem and discuss treatment.

Rx for a Healthy Thyroidhttps://www.verywellfit.com/cherry-berry-anti-inflammatory-smoothie-bowl-4111367

HEALTHY HUMOR

INGREDIENTS1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup low-fat plain yogurt1 cup frozen mixed berries1 cup frozen cherries1 cup grated carrots2 tbsp. sliced almonds1 tbsp. almond butter1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 medium kiwi, sliced1 tbsp. chia seeds1 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flake

DIRECTIONS1. Combine milk, yogurt, berries, cherries, carrots, almonds, almond butter, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, adding water as needed to thin the mixture.

2. Split between two bowls and top each with kiwi slices, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.

INGREDIENTSFOODS TO AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE THYROID ISSUES

MilletAll Varieties

Highly Processed FoodsHot Dogs, Cakes, Cookies, etc.

Soy-Based FoodsTofu, Tempeh, Edamame Beans, Soy Milk, etc.

Cruciferous VegetablesBroccoli, Kale, Spinach, Cabbage, etc.

Certain FruitsPeaches, Pears & Strawberries

BeveragesCoffee, Green Tea & Coffee

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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in your neck. The gland produces hormones that regulate your body’s energy use, along with many other important functions. A few of the body functions that Hypothyroidism can affect are your metabolism, blood pressure and gastrointestinal systems. But many people do not know that hypothyroidism also may affect mental functions.

If you feel depressed, have fatigue, sluggishness, trouble concentrating or feel like you need more sleep; ask your doctor or mental health provider about having a T-4 and/or TSH test to check your thyroid function.

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Although they're separate diseases, depression is sometimes a symptom of hypothyroidism. Low thyroid hormone levels can contribute to depression and sadness. Hypothyroidism can affect your memory and ability to think clearly. This mental fuzziness is sometimes called “brain fog”. Depending on how low your thyroid hormone production drops, your symptoms might be mild to severe. The two conditions share so many signs that doctors sometimes overlook the possibility that someone who is depressed may also have low thyroid levels.