Spirit of Women Monthly Health Focus

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Monthly Health Focus

It's been said that the groundwork of all happiness is health. In an honest evaluation of your lifestyle, are you:

• Eating well?
• Exercising daily?
• Sleeping 7-8 hours each night?

If you answered yes to most of these questions but still find yourself gaining weight, your thyroid may be to blame.

When it comes to weight gain or loss, the thyroid plays a key role in the function of the metabolism, aiding the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy. The thyroid also controls how fast your body burns calories.

There are two types of thyroid disorders that can affect a person's weight.

Hypothyroidism, an under-active thyroid, occurs when the body produces too little thyroid hormones, causing a slowdown of the metabolism and creating unwanted weight gain.

Hyperthyroidism, an autoimmune disorder, occurs when your body produces too much thyroid hormones, ultimately speeding up the metabolism and making it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

Click on the book links below to stay on top of your health and wellness with recommended reading selections at Amazon.com.
	The Thyroid Diet Revolution by Mary J. Shomon
	The Everything Guide to Thyroid Disease: From potential causes to treatment options, all you need to know to manage your condition and improve your life (Everything Series) by Theodore C. Friedman MD PhD and Winnie Yu Scherer)
	Cooking Well: Thyroid Health: Over 100 Easy & Delicious Recipes for Nutritional Well-Being by Marie-Annick Courtier, Lauren Feder and Jo Brielyn

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