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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland. It produces two primary hormones that regulate body temperature, metabolism, heart rate and other factors. These two hormones are T3 and T4. When the thyroid is distressed, hazardous symptoms begin to affect a person’s overall health.
Back in the 1920’s when a vast majority of the population began to develop goiters, the FDA added iodine to table salt, and remarkably, it worked at reducing their thyroid disorders and symptoms. However, years later, the government recommended a reduction in salt for cardiovascular reasons, and therefore many people now have thyroid disorders. The most discouraging part is that thyroid disorders are exceedingly underdiagnosed.
Diagnosing thyroid issues is difficult for many reasons, but mostly due to the T3 and T4 hormone levels reading a false negative in standard blood work. Goiters and nodules could suggest that you may suffer hypothyroidism. You may be iodine deficient, and if treated, your thyroid symptoms may just simply go away. There is an easy self-test that many people can do, which is to take their temperature for three consecutive mornings before getting out of bed. If your temperature reads low, below 97 degrees, you may be suffering from hypothyroidism.
Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
• Weight gain
• Weight loss plateau
• Fatigue
• Muscle cramping
• High cholesterol
• Cardiac disorders
• Goiter
• Thyroid nodules
Hypothyroidism Symptoms
• Tendency to be cold
• Dry, itchy skin
• Swollen eyes
• Forgetfulness
• Lack of concentration
• Lack of appetite
• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Menstrual changes
• Hair loss
• Depression & anxiety
Iodine Supplementation
You may be thinking that you can just add more iodine infused salt to your diet, but iodine has a short shelf life when oxidized. It typically only lasts about one month in salt. Because iodine is less dominant in food and soil sources in this day and age, most individuals that need more iodine will benefit from natural iodine supplements.
When you decide to add supplements to your diet, it’s imperative to seek out the highest-quality brands and discuss with an expert in nutrition. For Goodness Sakes Organic Market owner, Joe Wallen, a certified nutritionist, licensed by the state of Florida, opened Sakes Market in 1984. For Goodness Sakes main priority is meeting your nutrition needs and educating the community. With an incredibly well-educated staff, they provide an affordable approach to staying fit for a long and healthy life.
For Goodness Sake has been in business locally since 1984. We currently have two stores. Our first store is located at Sunshine Plaza, 9118 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. This location, as compared to the Naples store, has mostly organic and gluten free products as well as a cafe. The Naples store is located at 13040 Livingston Road and is relatively new, having relocated from Berkshire Commons in Southeast Naples. This location specializes in health and fitness remedies, but also like the Bonita Springs location, has a good selection of body care, organic and gluten free groceries including organic produce, meat, and dairy products. Stop by and meet us today.
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