What is World Thyroid Day?
World Thyroid Day, every year on May 25th, highlights this vital gland in the body that causes widespread disease around the world. The day also educates the general population on the role of the thyroid gland in their overall health.
The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and is located at the base of the neck. This butterfly-shaped gland secretly produces two hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Although the thyroid gland is small, it plays a significant role in one's wellbeing.
The thyroid's primary function is to regulate the body's metabolism. Most people associate metabolism with how well you burn calories. But metabolism has also an effect on body temperature and heart rate. If you have a thyroid disorder, it can influence your metabolic rate.
Thyroid conditions
Thyroid hormone imbalances can either produce too little T3 and T4 or too much. Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid does not produce enough of these hormones. This condition is most common in the thyroid gland or if there is an iodine deficiency. Iodine is the mineral that is used to make thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism can also be caused by an autoimmune disorder named Hashimoto's. Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to brain fog, hair loss, gallstones, constipation, slow metabolism, bloating, heartburn, elevated blood pressure, and dry skin.
