HEATH WATCH Did you know the health of your thyroid has an influence over the appearance of your skin? Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate your metabolism, helping you to maintain a healthy weight and a healthy body temperature. Thyroid hormones enable the cells of your body to produce energy and they also help to influence your mood and cognitive function. If your thyroid gland is underactive, this usually causes your skin to become dry. Fine lines and wrinkles appear earlier and are more noticeable. It is well known that an underactive thyroid gland will age you more rapidly. Another common symptom is brittle nails that break easily, and dry, brittle hair that is prone to splitting. Most women with an underactive thyroid gland also notice excessive loss of hair from their scalp. Sometimes the eyebrows become thinner or you may lose the outer third of your eyebrows. An underactive thyroid gland often causes fluid retention and puffy skin. Therefore you may find that you have bags under your eyes, and you may experience bloating in other areas, such as your abdomen, fingers, legs and ankles. Did you know? Iodine is a critical nutrient for a healthy pregnancy and an intelligent baby. Babies born to mothers with an insufficient intake of iodine suffer with impaired mental development. For natural iodine , PLEASE EAT THE ROCK OR SEA SALT which contain the exact amount for the body. The iodine salt we have on Market is not good for our liver. Iodine is critical for the production of thyroid hormones. This is important for a healthy metabolic rate, a healthy weight and good energy levels. During pregnancy, thyroid hormones are actually required for the development of the baby’s brain and nervous system. Researchers have found that low intake of iodine during pregnancy is strongly correlated with lower IQ and reading ability in children. Iodine deficiency is extremely common across all age groups, particularly pregnant women, when dietary requirements are higher. The best way to check your body’s iodine level is with a urine test, which can be organised by your doctor or naturopath. You can read more about iodine in our book Your Thyroid Problems Solved. Source Sweet potato brownies 1 ½ cups mashed, cooked sweet potato 3 eggs 1 cup almond flour (or sunflower seed flour for nut free) 1/3 cup cacao or cacoa powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup melted coconut oil 2 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup, yacon syrup, or 10 drops liquid stevia ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Approximately 2 ounces of finely chopped 85% cocoa chocolate (optional) Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place all ingredients except mashed sweet potato and chopped chocolate into a large bowl and beat with electric beaters on low speed for approximately one minute, or until well combined. Add the mashed potato and beat again briefly until just combined. Stir in chopped chocolate, if using. Pour the batter into a brownie pan that has been greased or lined. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it. STAY ALIVE
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:46:38 +0000
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