Thyroids - those little butterfly-shaped glands in our necks do so much for us on a daily basis - yet most of us have no idea how to keep them nice and healthy. Our thyroids, and how they function, can have a profound impact on our overall health and well-being.
According to The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, it is estimated that at least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and at least half are silent sufferers who have not yet been diagnosed. Women over 35 are particularly susceptible to thyroid disorders. If you’re over this age your chances of developing a disorder increase by more than 30%.
What Does Your Thyroid Do Anyway and What Causes it to Go Haywire?
Your thyroid produces thyroid hormone (TH) that is responsible for numerous things in your body, most notably regulating your metabolism, body temperature, and heartbeat. …show more content…
When this hormone is constantly bombarding your bloodstream, it sends a signal to your metabolism and nervous system that “all systems are a go.” This causes your whole body to go into overdrive and you feel hyper and agitated and like you can’t quite relax.
Your Appetite and Taste Have Changed
Another sign of hypothyroidism is an increased appetite where you just feel hungry all of the time when you used to be more “normal.” Luckily, the hyper metabolism also associated with this disorder offsets the additional calorie consumption.
Often with an underactive thyroid, you may notice your sense of smell and therefor taste have lessened.
You’re Foggy
For sure cognitive functioning takes a hit when your thyroid is out of order. Too much thyroid hormone causes difficulty concentrating and too little gives us brain fog and makes it difficult to remember things. Many women think their brain fog is related to the onset of menopause when really it can be linked to their underactive
According to The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, it is estimated that at least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and at least half are silent sufferers who have not yet been diagnosed. Women over 35 are particularly susceptible to thyroid disorders. If you’re over this age your chances of developing a disorder increase by more than 30%.
What Does Your Thyroid Do Anyway and What Causes it to Go Haywire?
Your thyroid produces thyroid hormone (TH) that is responsible for numerous things in your body, most notably regulating your metabolism, body temperature, and heartbeat. …show more content…
When this hormone is constantly bombarding your bloodstream, it sends a signal to your metabolism and nervous system that “all systems are a go.” This causes your whole body to go into overdrive and you feel hyper and agitated and like you can’t quite relax.
Your Appetite and Taste Have Changed
Another sign of hypothyroidism is an increased appetite where you just feel hungry all of the time when you used to be more “normal.” Luckily, the hyper metabolism also associated with this disorder offsets the additional calorie consumption.
Often with an underactive thyroid, you may notice your sense of smell and therefor taste have lessened.
You’re Foggy
For sure cognitive functioning takes a hit when your thyroid is out of order. Too much thyroid hormone causes difficulty concentrating and too little gives us brain fog and makes it difficult to remember things. Many women think their brain fog is related to the onset of menopause when really it can be linked to their underactive