What Are The Common Causes of Thyroid Gland Problems?
Why are thyroid disorders so common? Like many other hormone imbalances, low thyroid problems are due to the impact our modern lifestyle has on our health. Here are the common factors affecting thyroid gland health; • Nutrient deficiency (especially iodine and selenium) • Oestrogen dominance caused by stress and pollution (excess oestrogen suppresses thyroid function) • Hormone imbalance • Heavy metal toxicity (especially mercury) • Auto-immune disorders • Long term stress • Infection • Smoking What Is a Thyroid Gland & Where Is It? The thyroid gland lies in the neck, just below the Adams apple. This butterfly shaped gland measures about two inches across and normally cannot be seen. It can barely be felt upon palpation. An enlarged thyroid, known as goitre, can easily be detected by your doctor or Naturopath upon examination. The thyroid gland secretes hormones which control the bodys metabolic rate in two primary ways: by stimulating tissue response in the body to produce specialised
