you about your thyroid  This is a problem that comes from the most misdiagnosed and even ignored condition that affects both women and men: thyroid dysfunction. Your thyroid is like any other body part or organ and this means when it works we take it for granted. But when you aren't making enough thyroid hormone, almost all of your body processes are affected. You already know about fatigue and weight gain, but headaches, too? Indeed. Recently I came across a some clinical research that links headaches to thyroid issues. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers looked at data from 8,412 people enrolled in a 20-year medical monitoring project to determine whether suffering from headaches could predict your risk of developing a thyroid problem. It was one of the most comprehensive studies on the subject of all time — not only taking in data from such a large number of patients, but also checking thyroid hormone levels at multiple points throughout the extended number of years of the study. People living with pre-existing headache disorders had a 21 percent increased risk of developing hypothyroidism (a sluggish thyroid). Migraine sufferers showed an increased risk of 41 percent. Other factors the researchers found that also increase your risk of thyroid disorders are:
• Being a woman • Getting older • Taking medications that cause a low thyroid, like lithium (used to treat bipolar disorder) as well as prescriptions for regular heartbeat and cancer drugs. But why is there an association between headache disorders and hypothyroidism? According to the researchers, headache disorders activate your immune system, which could predispose you to the future development of hypothyroidism. And once you add in the additional daily stress from your job, your finances or other health problems, your likelihood of ending up with those tear-inducing headaches increases even further. Three steps to promoting a healthier thyroid It's clear from the research that if you're a headache or migraine sufferer, your risk of ending up with thyroid problems is much higher, which makes protecting the vital little gland a priority. Here's what you need to know... Your thyroid gland is a hormone factory. It makes the hormones that regulate your heart rate and digestion, muscle control, brain development, bone maintenance and your metabolism. To protect your thyroid and optimize its function you should: #1 — Supplement The first way to ensure your thyroid is functioning optimally is to feed it the nutrients it needs to do its job. These are: • Iodine — Many people with thyroid disorders are deficient in iodine. That's because your thyroid uses iodine and converts it into thyroid hormones. • L-Tyrosine — This amino acid partners with iodine to create T3 and T4 hormones needed to help you efficiently metabolize your calories for weight maintenance. • Zinc — Zinc is necessary to convert the T4 hormone to the more active version, T3, which helps support a healthy metabolism. • Copper — Copper is a trace mineral your body needs to stimulate thyroid function. • Selenium — Like zinc, you need selenium to convert T4 (the inactive version) to T3 (the active version) thyroid hormone. Fortunately, all of these thyroid supporting nutrients can be found in Peak Thyroid Support™. #2 — Control Your Stress As we talked about earlier, stress can put a strain on your thyroid, leaving you with problems for a lifetime. Find ways to manage and control your stress levels, like exercise, meditation and deep breathing techniques. Also, don't forget to get enough sleep each night to allow your body to recharge. #3 — Exercise Regular exercise boosts thyroid function because it causes your tissues to be more sensitive to thyroid hormone so be sure to plan for some daily activity. Those headaches could be trying to warn you of a hidden thyroid problem. If you suffer from migraines or another headache disorder, support and protect your thyroid now to prevent problems in the future. Yours for the truth,  Bob Livingston Editor, The Bob Livingston Letter™ To voice your opinion, or read more on personalliberty.com, go here. Sources: sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160927114603.htm webmd.com/women/tc/hypothyroidism-cause webmd.com/women/features/exercises-underactive-thyroid#1 |