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“I speak two languages, Body, and English.” —Mae West The mind and body are always connected and communicating with each other. It’s easy to forget that while they are always together, mind and body can operate at times as two competing entities, speaking very different languages. The conscious mind speaks in the language of words and thoughts. But the body speaks in the language of feelings, symptoms, hormones—and in some cases, health conditions. Body and mind are inseparable. Neither misses… Read more

Diabetes and thyroid disorders are both very common these days. Though this is still a topic of research, ongoing studies suggest a connection between the two. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are endocrine disorders i.e., the conditions where the required hormones are not produced appropriately by our endocrine system. There can be many causes and likewise, there’s also a long list of symptoms. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in our neck region. It produces hormones like calcitonin… Read more

The thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in our neck region. It is bilobed in shape and thus, also referred to as “Butterfly Gland”. It produces hormones like calcitonin, T3 and T4 which further regulate our metabolism. Overproduction and underproduction of these hormones result in hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism respectively. Thyroid and Family History Thyroid diseases represent a small number of about eighty autoimmune diseases that affect humans. Family History plays a very important role in autoimmune disorders. When we talk… Read more

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's metabolism. When it is functioning properly, it produces hormones that help to control the rate at which the body burns calories and converts food into energy. However, when the thyroid gland is not functioning correctly, it can lead to a variety of health problems, including weight gain, fatigue, and even depression. In this article, we will discuss the dos… Read more