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A woman checking her thyroid gland

Could You Have a Sluggish Thyroid and Not Know It?

 Your thyroid is the gland that regulates your metabolism. If you’re gaining weight despite leading a healthy lifestyle, you might be convinced that your thyroid is at fault, even when your tests are normal. Is it possible that you STILL have an undiagnosed, underactive thyroid gland? 

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How Low Calorie Diets Affect Thyroid Function

How Low Calorie Diets Affect Thyroid Function

You already know that your thyroid is the “master gland” when it comes to controlling your metabolism. Have you ever wondered what effect dieting and calorie restriction has on your thyroid function? Read on and find out why it’s not a good idea to cut calories back too low even if you’re trying to lose weight.

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Thyroid Health: How to Keep Your Thyroid Gland Healthy

Thyroid Health: How to Keep Your Thyroid Gland Healthy

Most people are concerned about maintaining a healthy heart and brain, but there’s another important body part you should be concerned about – your thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and plays a vital role in weight control. Plus, thyroid problems are common, especially in women. This article talks about how to keep your thyroid gland healthy and points out a simple screening test you can do at home for an under-active thyroid gland.

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The top ten signs you might have hyperthyroidism.

The Top Ten Signs That You Have an Overactive Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is located just beneath your voice box and one of its main functions it to control the rate at which your body burns the calories you consume. When the thyroid gland starts producing excessive amounts of hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism develops. Read on to learn about the ten main signs that you should see a doctor to discuss whether you have hyperthyroidism.

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underactive thyroid

Ten Signs That You Might Have an Underactive Thyroid Gland

Although it is relatively easy to treat hypothyroidism, many people fail to recognize the main symptoms and therefore end up suffering from a reduced quality of life for years. Read on to learn about the ten main signs that you should see a doctor to discuss whether you have hypothyroidism.

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thyroid check for a woman having a problem controlling her weight

Problems Controlling Your Weight? It Could Be Your Thyroid

Are you having problems controlling your weight? If you’re watching what you eat and exercising and still can’t keep the pounds off, it could be your thyroid. Sub-clinical hypothyroidism or a mildly under-active thyroid gland is a common problem, especially among women. Find out what the symptoms are and how to know if you have it.

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