Chronic Awareness

Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism recently? If so, you’re probably aware of the underactive thyroid gland of your body. And likely you’re all too familiar with some of the associated symptoms such as exhaustion, constipation, and forgetfulness. These are frustrating symptoms. But they can be manageable with the right treatment plan. Understanding Hypothyroidism What does hypothyroidism mean? In short, you can’t make enough hormones for your thyroid gland to function properly. The thyroid gland…

Understanding Thyroid Nodules However a thyroid nodule is a lump in your thyroid gland that can develop. Because it can be either solid or fluid-filled. So you can have a single nodule or nodules cluster. Because relatively common and rarely cancerous are thyroid nodules. So the thyroid is a tiny butterfly gland in the vicinity of your larynx (voice box) and in front of your trachea (windpipe). Because this gland creates and secretes two hormones…

Understanding Cholesterol You have also been warned by your physician about cholesterol, the oily, waxy substance that circulates in your blood. Too much of the wrong cholesterol type can block your arteries and threaten you with heart disease. High levels of cholesterol can come from your diet, especially if you eat high-saturated fat foods such as red meat and butter. Your thyroid gland may be at times to blame. Too much or too little thyroid…