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What are the symptoms of thyroid? History of Thyroid The Thyroid hormone was identified in the 19th century by an anatomist Thomas Wharton. Since its discovery it has led to the discovery of a wide range of ailments that can be traced back to the thyroid gland and its defects. We know thyroid in two basic categories - Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. It is widely believed that the Graves' disease is responsible for thyroid problems in the human body. About Thyroid Medical research has identified the thyroid as one of the bigger endocrine glands in the human body. Located around the ...
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Hypertension (blood pressure) and how sodium affects hypertension Understanding Blood Pressure Every person needs blood pressure to live. Without it, blood wouldn't be able to circulate through the body to carry oxygen and fuel vital organs. Blood pressure is the pressure your blood exerts against your blood vessel walls as your heart pumps. Blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when the heart relaxes between beats, but there is always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries. That blood pressure comes from two physical forces. The heart creates one force as it pumps blood into the arteries and ...
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Overview The thyroid gland produces two different types of hormones, the iodothyronines and Calcitonin. While calcitonin plays a huge role in our bodies, it will be the iodothyronines that we will focus on as they are the major players in thyroid disorders. So, what are the iodothyronines and what functions do they serve in the body? Thyroid Hormones There are two different kinds of iodothyronines (which will be referred to as "thyroid hormones" from here on out) and they are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These two hormones are absolutely essential and necessary for body development, growth and energy metabolism ...
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Hypertension can cause atherosclerosis and atherosclerosis causes high blood pressure. Whilst they are different conditions, the prevention and natural treatment for each of them is similar. This article describes the relationship between the two conditions and how to prevent them. The relationship between atherosclerosis and hypertension Atherosclerosis affects the smooth muscles inside of the arteries causing them to lose elasticity. The arteries also become narrowed or blocked. This constricts the blood flow and raises blood pressure. Hypertension is a symptom of something wrong inside our bodies. The development of atherosclerosis is thought to begin with damage being caused to endothelial ...
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A well-balanced diet is certain to help those attempting to manage hypothyroidism. Certain foods can interfere with the body's recovery process and even absorb beneficial hormones used for thyroid treatment. Here are several foods to cut from the diet when managing a hypothyroidism condition: Cruciferous Vegetables People suffering with hypothyroidism can improve the daily diet by reducing the intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, kale, cauliflowers, and Brussels sprouts. Any of these vegetables can impact the ability to absorb iodine. This is crucial for the proper thyroid function. Try to limit the intake of cruciferous vegetables ...
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Molecules involved in inflammation, such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), have been implicated in Type 2 diabetes. The implication has led researchers at the Universities of L'Aquila and Catanzaro in Italy to wonder whether existing medications that lower interleukin-1 might be useful for treating Type 2 diabetes. Their study, reported on in February of 2019 in the journal Medicine (Baltimore) looked at people who had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and who were being treated with anakinra, (Kinaret), a drug used to treat several inflammatory diseases. The Type 2 diabetics treated with anakinra for their active rheumatoid arthritis were observed for ...
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Your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes soar when you carry extra weight around your stomach. The question is how much weight around our middle is "extra" and is it possible to lose inches from our waist? Many people with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes feel they are not able to lose the weight they carry around their midline. However, this is not true. Anyone can take steps to reduce their waist measurement, and in this article, we will explore why and how losing inches from your waist measurement can help you to lower your blood sugar and reduce your ...
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There is a type of diabetes related to the functioning of the Kidneys (DI). It has some symptoms in common with Diabetes mellitus and a similarity in the name but is caused by a completely different mechanism that has nothing to do with insulin. Diabetes insipidus as it is known, is caused by the failure of the body to produce a hormone that tells the kidneys to retain water; or the failure of the kidneys to correctly respond to the presence of that hormone. This hormone is called Vasopressin but is also known as Anti diuretic hormone or ADH. (A ...
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The energy from glucose helps us perform different work and maintains the functions of the body. There are actually many different types of diabetes which have been found to be affecting the human body. Lack of knowledge and improper treatment of diabetes can be dangerous for your health. For proper treatment determining the type of your diabetes is essential.How does the different diabetes type affect our body?Diabetes is a deadly disease that can affect different body parts adversely if not treated with care and caution. Following are some bad effects of diabetes:· Severe form of this disease can lead to ...
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One of the most common of diabetes complications is diabetic retinopathy. In this condition, progressive damage to the retina of the eye takes place due to uncontrolled levels of blood sugar. Retina is the light sensitive lining that lies at the back of the eye. If the condition is ignored and continue for a prolonged duration, it could result in complete loss of sight. Diabetes can affect the normal functioning of the body. It can interfere with the body's ability to store and utilize sugar. This can lead to several health issues. Elevate blood sugar levels for prolonged periods of ...
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