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Are you curious about what your thyroid really is? Do you ever wonder if you are at risk for having thyroid issues?
Your thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland that is located in your neck. It’s important to know about the thyroid because it plays a huge and important role in your body’s hormones – hormones that are in charge of making sure your entire body is running properly! Often, many have the misconception that your hormones just control your metabolism. But they actually help control your muscles, digestive function, mood, brain development, and more, too.
The thyroid starts to react improperly when it produces either too much or too little of the necessary hormones, causing two of the most common types of thyroid disorders – hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland is producing too many hormones. The overproduction can speed up all of your body’s processes. On the other hand, hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland isn’t producing enough hormones to keep the processes going.
So, how do you know if you are at risk for either one of these or another thyroid condition?
We all live different lifestyles and the way we live our lives affects our overall health. In this case, it can increase the risk of a thyroid disorder. For instance, smoking, and tobacco use can cause inflammation which, in turn, causes the production of more thyroid hormones. Even stress can play a role in increasing your chances of a dysfunctional thyroid. Eat well, exercise, and reduce the stress in your life.
Whether you have risk factors for thyroid conditions or not, it is a good idea to work with a healthcare professional to monitor your thyroid. Taking steps now to maintain a healthy lifestyle can reduce risks associated with your thyroid. What’s more, many symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, for example, can mimic other health concerns. So, monitoring the thyroid will allow you to get to the root cause should an issue arise. .
If you are interested in learning more about risk factors for thyroid disease and healing naturally, Dr. Randy Hansbrough and his team can help. Contact us at (772) 287-7701 to schedule an appointment. Or sign up for a free, 30-minute consultation.
