Statistics show that 1 in 8 women in the United States has a thyroid problem and that some people are unaware of it. The prevalence of clinical hypothyroidism reported overseas is 0.8% to 1.0%, with an incidence of 3.5/1000, while the prevalence of clinical hypothyroidism reported in China is 1.0%, with an incidence of 2.9/1000.
The thyroid gland, like other glands, secretes hormones including T3 and T4, which are important for the regulation of major body functions, namely body temperature, energy expenditure, and heart rate. The thyroid gland also acts on the digestive system, the nervous system and the female reproductive system. Thyroid activity is directly related to the ovaries and increases when estrogen levels are elevated.
The ten main symptoms of hypothyroidism are as follows.
1, fatigue: even after 8-10 hours of sleep per night still feel tired or need to take a nap every day;
2, weight gain: failure to lose weight or fluid retention;
3, mental state problems: such as mood swings, anxiety or depression;
4, hormonal imbalance: premenstrual syndrome, irregular menstruation and/or low sex drive;
5, muscle weakness, joint pain, muscle spasms, carpal tunnel syndrome;
6, chills, cold hands and feet, even if others do not feel cold;
7, dry skin, thickened, cracked skin, excessive hair loss, brittle nails;
8, constipation;
9, memory loss, reduced attention span, slow reaction;
10, swelling of the throat, snoring or hoarseness.
Thyroid function can be improved by.
1.Adequate intake of iodine, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin D and B vitamins.
2.Tyrosine and iodine supplementation.
3.Eating low gluten foods.
4, Relieve stress and protect the adrenal glands. Doing activities such as yoga helps the adrenal glands cope with stress.
5.Ensure 8-10 hours of sleep every night.
6.Remove oral amalgam substances.
7, pay attention to the intake of cruciferous vegetables, which is controversial at this point.
8, diet and surroundings away from fluoride, bromides, chlorine.
9, keep the digestive tract normal, a properly functioning digestive system (intestines) is vital to health.
10.Try to find the root cause of thyroid imbalance.