11 Common Symptoms Of A Thyroid Problem And How To Treat It Naturally!

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. Its shape is similar to a butterfly, and its job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood, then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone allows the body to use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart muscles and other organs working properly.

When the thyroid isn’t working as it should, it can make either too much or too little thyroid hormone, which can lead to a slew of problems, including weight loss or weight gain, fatigue, and restlessness. 

Types Of Thyroid Dysfunction:

1. Hypothyroidism

This occurs when the thyroid gland isn’t producing enough thyroid hormone and this can cause the body’s functions and metabolism to slow down considerably.

2. Hyperthyroidism

This is occasioned by an unexpected increase in the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. In this case the body’s metabolism and other functions are sped up.

3. Thyroiditis

This is an inflammation of the thyroid gland which happens when Boyd’s immune system generates antibodies which attack the thyroid gland.

4. Goiter

This is occasioned by the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland that leads to swelling in the throat.

5. Thyroid Nodules

This is a lump in the thyroid gland as a result of an abnormal growth of thyroid cells.

6. Thyroid Cancer

Here the tissues of the thyroid gland has cancer cells forming out of it. It is estimated that about 45,000 people in the U.S have this condition annually.

Thyroid dysfunction is quite common in women due to changes in hormones especially before or during their menstrual cycle or pregnancy. The symptoms vary from person to person and signs tend to be slow in developing.

These symptoms include the following;

• Dry skin
• Irregular sleep patterns
• Exhaustion
• Loss of libido
• Limb and muscle pain
• Changes in appetite
• Improper regulation of the body temperature
• A hoarse voice or a very strange feeling in the neck
• Hypertension
• Thinning of hair
• High cholesterol levels

Iodine Deficiency

This is the root cause of thyroid issues. Where there is not sufficient iodine in the body then it will not generate sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones.

Hypothyroidism us linked with low levels of selenium, while high selenium levels can lead to reduced risk of any thyroid swelling or goiter in the body.

Selenium has potent antioxidant properties which provides a balance to the hormones of the body.

Eating black walnuts is great for increasing your selenium levels.

To get a balanced selenium level naturally try this at home;

Ingredients:

– Black Walnuts – 40

– Raw Natural Honey – 35 oz or 1 kg

Note: get small jars or a mason jar.

Directions:

– Thoroughly wash the walnuts and then pat them dry also.

– Prick the surface of the walnuts with a needle or use a knife to make some small cuts on them.

– Place the walnuts in a jar, then add your raw natural honey.

– Ensure that the jar is left open and in a naturally lit room to allow sunlight get to it.

– Leave the jar in this room for a period of 40 days.

– You can then strain the contents and leave the liquid in a glass bottle.

Administration:

Keep the jar in a well-lit room for 40 days.

Strain and keep the liquid in a glass bottle.

Drink one teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach.