Thyroid disorders are conditions that affect the thyroid gland. This gland is butterfly-shaped and located in the front of the neck. The thyroid’s major role is to regulate numerous metabolic processes throughout the body.
Two of the most common thyroid diseases are Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism and as their names suggest, they are at opposite in their effects of the body’s functioning. Hypothyroidism is a slowing down of the metabolic process, while hyperthyroidism is a speeding of up this process; both are outside of the normal metabolic functioning range.
On a global scale, a staggering 200 million people have problems with their thyroid glands, with over 50 percent remaining undiagnosed. In the US alone, according to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12 percent of the population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetimes. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.
Sadhguru helps us understand and deal with this common health issue.
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Balazs July 3, 2018 at 6:58 pmThank you for information, but I'm a little bit confused. What should I do exactly? I understand that we are not living in a very healthy environment, but there should be a specific activity to do, or something to avoid. What yoga practice would help exactly? I have hypothyroidism. Thank you for the answer.
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