Most people with a sluggish thyroid are eating totally wrong for their hormones. And interestingly, most people think they have...
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How Midnight Snacks affect your hormones
Poor sleep habits and regular waking through the night often ends up in stare-at-the-open-fridge syndrome. Which leads to eating whatever...
Weight Gain and Calorie Quality
Did you know that sometimes you need to eat MORE in order to lose weight? Many people still think that...
Belly Fat – everything you need to know
Belly fat. There seem to be a million products, programs and techniques that promise to get rid of belly fat!...
5 Amazing Detox Baths
Did you know that detox baths are one of the easiest way to get rid off toxins from your body? There are a number of ways in which you can effectively help to cleanse your body of many unwanted nasty pollutants. Detox baths not only assist in eliminating chemicals also offer a wonderful relaxation experience by helping to calm the nervous system and restore your body to good health.
Have More Energy at 3pm
We've all experienced a 3pm slump at least once in our lives – most of us experience this more than once a week! You’ve had lunch a couple of hours ago, and you’re sitting at your desk slouched over your keyboard with your eyelids drooping. All of a sudden, a coffee and a chocolate bar are both looking downright necessary. Don’t be alarmed, it’s not just you! There are some explanations as to why this occurs and once you understand why, you are better equipped to prevent the dreaded 3pm slump.
Exercise- only part of the weight loss puzzle
Regular exercise can help give you the power to make better food and health choices. Exercise has been found to positively influence psychological aspects of eating like cognitive restraint and emotional eating; promoting increased motivation and a greater sense of control.
Top 15 Rotten Sleeping Habits
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health and your quality of life. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy metabolism and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps to support growth and development.
Too little or too much hormone
When the thyroid gland is functioning properly it will regulate the hormones that ensure a balanced rate of metabolism. Your pituitary gland secretes TSH, which stimulates the thyroid to produce T3, T4, and calcitonin, within your bloodstream.
What is the Thyroid?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped hormonal gland that sits at the front of your throat. It sits just below your Adams apple and has two lobes that rest on either side of your wind pipe.