Thyroid Diet : Thyroid Solution Diet & Natural Treatment Book For Thyroid Problems & Hypothyroidism Revealed! , livre ebook

TheKey to Thyroid Health: The Thyroid Solution Diet
TheBest Methods to Alleviate Thyroid Problems
By:Jason Scotts
Tableof Contents
Publishers Notes
Dedication
Chapter 1 - An Overview of the Thyroid- What is its Function?
Chapter 2 - Is Your Thyroid Contributing To Your Weight Gain?
Chapter 3 - How Stress Affects Thyroid Function
Chapter 4 - What is the Thyroid Solution Diet?
Chapter 5 - The Benefits of Thyroid Solution Diet Foods
Chapter 6 - Thyroid Solution Diet- Detoxing Your Metabolism
Chapter 7 - Best Foods to Eat on the Thyroid Solution Diet and How and When toEat These Foods
Chapter 8 - Sample Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Recipes for the ThyroidSolution Diet
About The Author
Publishers Notes
Disclaimer
This publicationis intended to provide helpful and informative material. It is not intended todiagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or condition, nor isintended to replace the advice of a physician. No action should be taken solelyon the contents of this book. Always consult your physician or qualifiedhealth-care professional on any matters regarding your health and beforeadopting any suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it.
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Dedication
This book isdedicated to all my family members and others that have to deal with thyroiddisease.
Chapter 1- An Overview of the Thyroid- What is its Function?
The butterfly shaped thyroid is thelargest pure gland of the endocrine system. It is located on the neck andusually contains the parathyroids. It plays a major role in regulatingmetabolism and as a result has a large blood supply.

The thyroid is located in front ofthe trachea, which is located in the neck. It consists of two lateral lobes inthe shape of butterfly wings. These lobes are connected by a mass of tissuecalled the isthmus. The large superior and inferior thyroid arteries supply thegland with fresh blood. A central cavity of the thyroid stores colloid. Colloidis a golden, sticky liquid composed of thyroglobulin molecules which areattached to iodine. The thyroid is the only gland in the body that collects anduses iodine.
This gland consists of empty, roundsacs called follicles into which the hormone thyroglobulin is secreted. Thewalls of these follicles are built with cuboidal (cube shaped) and squamous(very flattened) epithelial cells. Epithelial cells line the body and readilyadhere to each other. These protective cells do double duty by also producingthe raw thyroglobulin. Each follicle is surrounded by soft connective tissue.
Parafollicular cells are also foundin the thyroid. These cells are in the follicular epithelium but protrude intothe surrounding connective tissue.
The endocrine system uses hormonesto control the body. Organs of this system are spread throughout the body andinclude the pituitary, adrenal, and pineal glands in addition to the thyroidand parathyroid glands. Other organs contain some cells that secrete hormones.These cells are also a part of the endocrine system. Hormones are generallyslow acting and use chemicals to regulate cells throughout the body. While someact locally, others enter the lymph system or bloodstream and act at adistance. Most are amino acid based; the well known steroids are derived fromcholesterol. A third class is secreted from cell membranes throughout the body.
The thyroid hormone is two separatehormones that play a major role in body metabolism regulation. Thyroxine, orT4, has four iodine molecules attached while triiodothyronine, or T3, has threeiodine atoms. T4 is synthesized, or put together, in the large central cavityby combining thyroglobulin with four iodine atoms. T4 is secreted into thebloodstream. Once T4 reaches its target cell, T3 is generated and moves intothe cell’s interior.
The effects of the thyroid hormonecan be felt throughout the body. Because it increases the amount of glucoseoxidation, it raises body heat and ramps up the basal metabolism. A body withbalanced production of thyroxine and a sufficient amount of iodine, experiencesgood skin hydration, normal muscular function, and a healthy heart function.Too little secretion can lead to constipation due to a decline in associatedintestinal secretions or lower blood pressure. Too much of the hormone in thesystem can yield diarrhea and high blood pressure. A thyroid in balance iscritical to overall health.
Pregnancy and cold weather triggeran increase in production of thyroid hormone. The skeletal system of a formingfetus requires lots of calcium to completely develop. An increase in thyroidhormone production within the mother is triggered by pregnancy. Increases inbasal metabolism trigger heat which the body requires when chilled.