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7 Foods That Make You Retain Water

December 24, 2017 by Power of Positivity

Trying to lose weight or watch your weight can be difficult, especially when it comes to knowing exactly the right foods to eat. Everyone has a different opinion on what diets work best, and everyone’s body reacts to food differently. One of the worst things is when your body retains water, which can make you feel bloated and have a negative effect on your body image.

“Water retention is also known as oedema or edema. It can occur in any part of the body, or simply all over the body,” says water retention expert and author Linda Lazarides.

Thankfully, we now know there are certain kind of foods that are more likely to make you retain water, due to their unusually high volume of salt. Watch out for those or eat them in moderation to keep an eye on your sodium intake.

Here Are 7 Foods That Make You Retain Water

1. Cottage Cheese

While a staple and favorite for a lot of people, cottage cheese has 400 mg of sodium per half cup, even if it is full of delicious proteins that our bodies need. Instead of going for the creamy cottage cheese, instead try substituting it for Greek yogurt. You’ll get all the same proteins and nutrients that your body craves, along with the creamy flavor, without having the same amount of sodium. In fact, Greek yogurt weighs in at only 70 mg of sodium per half cup.

2. Instant Oatmeal

Who doesn’t love this quick wintertime morning breakfast! It’s so easy; all you have to do is add hot water and you’ve got a warm and delicious bowl of nutrients that will last you throughout the day. But, a lot of people don’t know that instant oatmeal actually has about 200 mg of sodium in each serving. For an alternative, you can go ahead and just take the time to make old fashioned oatmeal, if you like it hot. Or, if you don’t mind it cool and refreshing, you can make oatmeal with oats, milk and seasoning in mason jars and store them for the week ahead.

3. Sports Drinks

Who would have suspected that sports drinks are the culprit of a large amount of sodium? After all, they’re designed to be hydrating and good for you when you’re out exercising and doing high energy sports! But sports drinks are actually made for intense athletes who are doing high-energy performances for long periods of time.

According to Bungendore Physiotherapy and Sports Care, “It is also important for dieters to know that while sports drinks replace vital electrolytes including salt in the system, those same electrolytes may cause some water retention and all sports drinks should be taken with moderation.”

After hitting the gym, try coconut water to get the same effect as you’re getting from sports drinks without the added sodium.

4. Cookies

When one thinks of cookies, the thought immediately goes to the sugar intake rather than the sodium intake. But the truth of the matter is, cookies have a lot more sodium than we give them credit for. “Healthy” versions of sweets and cookies can actually be even higher in sodium than their original unhealthy counterparts. Try looking up other ways to quench that sweet tooth, or just eat them in moderation.

5. Canned Veggies

How could you go wrong with vegetables? Unfortunately, veggies that come in a can have a lot of added salt, which will make them high in sodium. Even though they’re convenient and have a longer shelf life, it’s better to go ahead and buy your veggies either frozen, if you need them to last, or fresh if you intend to use them right away. Buying them frozen or fresh ensures that you’re getting your veggie intake without having all that extra salt to deal with.

6. Cheese

Cheese is a staple to a lot of dishes. Whether we add it in, melt it on top, or simply sprinkle some extra right onto our pizzas… cheese is full of salt. You won’t be able to find much cheese that doesn’t have a high amount of sodium! This is because the added salt helps keep the bacteria in cheese under control, and it also acts as a preservative to help keep your cheese fresh for longer. For other cheese options, take a look at soft cheeses versus hard cheeses, which usually contain less sodium – though, it’s best to just have cheese in moderation.

7. Bread

Bread is one of the basic necessities of food – from sandwiches, to pizza, to hundreds of meals in between. A lot of people try to cut out bread because of the carb issue, but sodium is probably a bigger culprit when it comes to bread. Store-bought bread is going to have triple the amount of salt that any home-baked recipe calls for.

According to registered dietician and health coach Jill Corleone, RDN, LD, “Carbs, found in foods such as bread, pasta, rice, fruit, vegetables and milk, also cause your body to hold onto water… As a source of energy, carbs are stored in your muscles and liver as glycogen. Glycogen requires water for storage. The more glycogen your body has stored, the more water your body holds.”

If you want to keep enjoying bread but want to stop retaining the water, try baking your own, or buying from a bakery.

Final thoughts on Avoiding Foods That Cause You to Retain Water

There are so many foods that can sneak in extra sodium that force our bodies to retain more water. Even things that you couldn’t imagine having that much salt in them can be high in sodium. Keeping an eye on your sodium intake and replacing foods with healthier options can help lower your cholesterol, as well as help your body stop retaining water.

References:
http://www.water-retention.net/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/197895-how-to-lose-water-retention-weight-during-your-period/

10 Signs You’re Meant to Be A Healer

December 24, 2017 by Power of Positivity

We need healers more than ever in today’s world if you haven’t noticed. More than we need more successful people, we need people who can reach out and help others come out of suffering. We need people to spread their love and light and extend their hearts to those with little hope left. Luckily, more people recognize this need and have begun to work on their own healing so they can be of service to their fellow man.

Healers are truly unique souls who don’t understand all of the man-made problems we face on Earth and want humanity to rise above and come together as one. They feel that we have so much potential as humans but have barely tapped into it due to greed, violence, and other issues threatening to destroy our planet. You might know a healer in your life, or maybe you feel like one yourself.

Here are ten signs you’re meant to be a healer:

“A true healer is the one who heals himself first so others can benefit from his own healing.” – Hong Curley

1. You’re very empathetic and sensitive.

Healers want to save the world, but sometimes, society’s chaos and confusion can leave them frazzled and overwhelmed. Empaths and lightworkers absorb the energy of others, and all of those emotions can make them experience anxiety and depression themselves. Big crowds and loud places don’t appeal to them either, as this leaves them in a heightened state of arousal and can induce a panic attack.

Being overly sensitive is one of their greatest gifts, but they often feel cursed by this, as it can feel like they’re drowning in emotions.

If you feel you have to protect yourself from the outside world and get overwhelmed by the fast pace of modern life, you might be a healer.

2. You spend most of your time alone.

Healers love people, but as we said before – their energy can easily drain an empath. Sensitive types need plenty of alone time to heal and recharge from the modern world, and enjoy plenty of time in nature or in deep meditation.

Solitude is vital to a healer’s well-being, because this is the time where they can do energy work and ground themselves. Healers can quickly become off-balance, so self-care and tranquility are high priorities for them.

3. You feel you have a calling to help people.

Lightworkers have no patience or desire for a dead-end job that doesn’t fulfill them. Healers feel that their only job is to help others in some way, and that any monetary compensation is secondary to their happiness. True happiness is found by bringing a smile to someone else’s face and improving their life somehow.

If you feel trapped in your current job and dream of a way to bring peace to someone else, you might be a healer.

4. People come to you all the time for advice.

Others can feel your healing energy from a mile away and seek you out for help with their problems. You’re the first friend they call on when they hit a rough patch in their life, because they know you’ll have all the answers. You might not be able to figure out which path to take in your life, but you’re an expert in helping people navigate theirs. You bring comfort and solace to people in their darkest hour, which is why they wouldn’t trust anyone else with their most profound problems.

5. You’re deeply in touch with your intuition.

Rather than relying on logic to make decisions for you, you make choices based on your emotions, more often than not. You’ve always listened to that little voice in your head telling you right from wrong, because it hardly ever fails you. Feelings mean more to you than logic, because you can just tell when a person, place, job, or anything else doesn’t sit right with you. Your intuition helps bring positive things into your life and avoid the negative.

6. You suffer from anxiety and/or depression.

Many healers suffer from mental health issues, simply because they feel they don’t fit in with the fast-paced, achievement-oriented world we live in. They need more time to restore and rejuvenate their souls; sadly, this world doesn’t seem to honor or promote relaxation much. If you have been diagnosed with any sort of mental health problem, especially the two mentioned above, you might be a healer.

7. Social interaction exhausts you.

You have to prepare for a party or social event days or weeks in advance, because being around a lot of people drains your energy. Once you get home from the event, it might take hours for you to get your energy back and feel like yourself again.

8. You can just tell when someone is suffering.

Even if they don’t say it, it’s written all over their face. You notice the subtle facial expressions of pain or sadness in other people, and this ability to feel and sense what other people are feeling is what makes you a healer.

9. You’re drawn to healing techniques or professions.

If you have dreams of being a massage therapist, counselor, yoga teacher, gardener, chiropractor, or anything else that brings people healing, then you came here to heal the hearts of others.

Also, if you feel drawn to energy work such as Reiki, meditation, or the like, this is a sign of being a healer.

10. People say you make them feel calm, safe, etc.

If people frequently tell you that you made a positive impact on them somehow and that you brought peace to them, then the healing path is probably for you. How you make people feel says a lot about you, and often, healers just have a certain aura about them that brings relaxation and peace to people’s hearts.

Psychologists Explain 5 Things People Decide About You Immediately

December 23, 2017 by Power of Positivity

Believe it or not, people decide several things about you within seconds. These impressions include your intellect, sexual orientation, and faithfulness – or lack thereof. Of course, perception is not always reality. And most people are notoriously bad at “reading people.”

Here are five things that people “decide” about you within a minute

1. They decide your gender

In a study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, authors Nicholas O. Rule and Nalini Ambady write:

“The rapid and accurate perception of male sexual orientation may be just another symptom of a fast and efficient cognitive mechanism for perceiving the characteristics of others.”

In the study, 22 male and 68 female college undergraduates were presented with photos of 90 male’s faces – of which half were homosexual. The length at which these faces appeared were 33 milliseconds (ms), 50 ms, 6500 ms, or 10,000 ms.

The participants could accurately determine sexual orientation within 50 milliseconds of photo exposure.

2. Your status

In one Dutch study, people who wore designer clothes were determined to be of a higher status than those who did not.

The authors write “Perceptions did not differ on any of the other dimensions that might affect the outcome of social interactions. There were no differences in perceived attractiveness, kindness, and trustworthiness.”

Sadly, many of our fellow humans would rather associate with someone of a ‘high status’ than someone who is authentic, friendly, and nurturing – and all based off of a frequently flawed perception.

As it turns out, clothing is a pretty bad indicator of “status.” There have been plenty of people with means who don’t give a crap about clothing (see: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates.)

3. They decide your intelligence

Um, wearing glasses doesn’t make someone smart. We all know that, right? Apparently not.

In a study conducted by professors from Loyola Marymount University, wearing thick glasses was a factor in determining whether or not someone was smart.

There were other things, too.

“Looking while speaking was a key behavior. It significantly correlated with IQ … and contributed to higher perceived intelligence ratings.”

So, the next time you’re talking to someone, look them in the eye. Apparently, doing so makes you look smarter than the average bear. Oh, and speak expressively – use your hands and what not.

Oy…

4. Sexual promiscuity

In a study published in the journal Body Image, “Results showed that tattooed women were rated less physically attractive, more sexually promiscuous and heavier drinkers than untattooed women, with more negative ratings with increasing number of tattoos.”

The authors write that female tattoos portray a more masculine nature, including a penchant for fast cars, booze, sports, and sleeping around.

Good call, guys. And by good call, we mean a terrible one.

5. They decide if you’re an ‘Alpha’

In a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, “men with shaved heads were rated as more dominant than similar men with full heads of hair.”

Back to the study!

The researchers also concluded:

– “men whose hair was digitally removed were perceived as more dominant, taller, and stronger than their authentic selves.”

– “men experiencing natural hair loss may improve their interpersonal standing by shaving.”

Oh, and add Jason Statham, Tom Hardy, and Samuel L. Jackson to that list too.

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https://www.businessinsider.com.au/science-of-first-impressions-2015-2?op=1

How to Be Kind to Someone When You Don’t Agree

December 22, 2017 by Power of Positivity

Do you know what Albert Einstein once said? He said, “I think the most important question facing humanity is, Is the universe a friendly place?” This is something to think about–because not everyone knows how to be kind when they don’t agree. On all of our many walks through life, we may find that we meet so many people with unique thoughts, ideas, opinions, and life experiences. Combined, all these things often determine how a person feels on a certain subject.

Because we also come from our own life experiences, opinions, thoughts, and ideas, we may find that we don’t agree with everyone we meet. Which is fine, we don’t have to! Unfortunately, we may find that we fundamentally disagree on some things with the people in our life that we can’t just walk away from – friends, family, lovers. It’s good to practice being kind to someone that you, ultimately, don’t agree with, whether their opinions be political or social.

“When we treat someone with kindness, she’s more likely to show kindness to the next person she encounters; the same goes for insensitivity,” says Civility expert Lew Bayer.

Here Are 5 Ways To Be Kind To Someone Even In Disagreements

“Be kind, don’t judge, and have respect for others. The world would be a better place if we can all do this. The point is to teach this to the next generation.” – Jasmine Guinness

1. Listen with an open mind

One of the things that cause us to stop being kind to someone we disagree with is the fact that we sometimes close ourselves off from listening to them. We may already decide what they think and feel, making it easier for us to close ourselves off to what they’re actually saying. A great way to keep the kindness is to learn how to listen to them with an open mind.

“Open-mindedness is equated with positivity and growth. It helps us to take risks, find opportunities, understand others, and manage uncertainty. We also see open-minded people as more generous and kind,” says Kristi Hedges, a leadership coach, speaker and author.

Listen to what they’re saying so you can disagree with what they think and feel, not what you’ve convinced yourself that they think and feel! Who knows, you may find that you were misinterpreting them all along.

2. Think before you speak

Would you feel very good about yourself if you disagreed with someone and they spoke to you with vitriol? Would you want to listen to whatever else they had to say next? Chances are, you’re shaking your head ‘No’. Instead of allowing yourself to say something cruel, imagine how you would like to be treated in a conversation where you and the person you were speaking with disagreed. Talk to them as you would want to be spoken to. It’ll help you stay calm and kind.

Relationship expert Amy Sherman says, “Remember, words have a way of connecting people or dividing them. Your choice of words can prevent a heart from breaking, a friendship from ending, or a feud from brewing. Let your words be a source of comfort, support, encouragement, peace, and love. You’ll be a better person because of it.”

Think before you speak and you may find that you can come to an agreement on your differing opinions.

3. Find common ground

Instead of starting every conversation with the things you fundamentally disagree with, find some common ground that you can agree on. This will help you see the things that are the same about you, rather than continuing to focus on the things that are different. Finding common ground means that you’ll both be able to listen to the validity of each other’s opinions without automatically tossing them out. After all, if you agree on one thing, you may find that you can agree on other things.

4. Remember the positive feelings you have towards each other

If you fundamentally disagree with someone close to you, like a family member or a close friend, it can be easy to let the negative feelings overwhelm you. Instead of letting yourself focus on how you feel negatively towards them because of the differing opinion, focus on the positive emotions that you feel towards them.

“…in a circular way, when another person gets the feeling that you don’t really see much that’s good in him or her, that person is less likely to take the time to see much that’s good in you. Seeing the good in others is thus a simple but very powerful way to feel happier and more confident, and become more loving and more productive in the world,” says psychologist Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

Therefore, you can feel love and affection towards someone while disagreeing with them. You just have to take time out to focus on those good, positive feelings instead of letting yourself drown in negative ones.

5. Learn when to walk away

Sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is to learn when the debate is getting too much, and it’s time to table the discussion. This doesn’t mean storming out of the room or ignoring the other person. Rather, you need to learn when you’ve reached your limit and can no longer engage in the conversation in good faith. And that’s okay! We all have our limits! Once you learn to recognize when enough is enough, you can table the debate or discussion for another time when you’re both feeling more calm and rational to continue it. Learning when to walk away can ensure that you don’t damage any relationships you may have with people you disagree with.

Final thoughts on responding in a kind way when people disagree

It doesn’t feel good to disagree with someone you care about. Unfortunately, we can’t all have the same opinions as our friends, family, or even our significant others. What we can do is respect their opinions, and respect them as human beings. Part of that respect comes with learning how to be kind, even when you’re in the middle of a disagreement. This makes going through life a lot easier for everyone involved.

References:
http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/how-to-be-more-kind
https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2015/12/17/how-to-keep-an-open-mind/#446fdb60418e
https://www.popexpert.com/content/relationships/the-benefits-of-thinking-before-you-speak/the-benefits-of-thinking-before-you-speak
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-wise-brain/201205/see-the-good-in-others

5 Early Warning Signs of Heart Trouble to Never Ignore

December 22, 2017 by Power of Positivity

Heart problems can be hereditary, so you know what to expect by looking at your family history. But they can also be a result of a certain lifestyle – even people who don’t look unhealthy can be at risk for heart disease or heart problems throughout their lives. Our bodies will generally try to tell us when something isn’t right. That’s why there are warning signs for when something isn’t going right with our hearts, and that heart disease or heart problems are on the horizon. Here are some of the warning signs that you never want to ignore when it comes to cardiac problems.

“You can’t afford to get sick, and you can’t depend on the present health care system to keep you well. It’s up to you to protect and maintain your body’s innate capacity for health and healing by making the right choices in how you live.” – Andrew Weil

Here Are 5 Warning Signs Of Heart Trouble Never To Ignore

1. Easily fatigued doing physical activities

If your are fairly sedentary, then you might get fatigued quickly. But if you’re an active person who can easily go on jobs, but finds that you’re suddenly unable to finish them due to fatigue, you might want to get checked out. This usually means that your organ isn’t pumping your blood fast enough to get oxygen to all of the parts of your body that need it during a job, or any other physical activity.

According to the American Heart Association,

“The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the needs of body tissues. The body diverts blood away from less vital organs, particularly muscles in the limbs, and sends it to the heart and brain.”

Even if you get winded climbing a set of stairs, it’s probably a sign that something isn’t right with your heart.

2. Problems in the bedroom

Especially when it comes to men, erectile dysfunction might be a warning sign – especially for men who are younger, or older men who all of a sudden have problems with maintaining their erections in the bedroom. Unfortunately, this is a classic warning sign when it comes to cardiac illness, or being at risk of heart disease. That’s because your body needs the heart to pump blood down to fuel an erection. When the heart isn’t able to do its job correctly, it manifests in men being unable to get or maintain erections.

3. High blood pressure

This one is pretty well-known, and a lot of people who have high blood pressure already know that they’re at risk for some kind of cardiac trouble. When you get diagnosed with high blood pressure, it’s an immediate warning sign to high-risk issues like heart attacks, strokes, and even heart disease.

According to Blood Pressure UK, “If you have high blood pressure, this means that your heart has to work harder to push blood around your body. To cope with this extra effort, your heart becomes thicker and stiffer, which makes it less able to do its job.”

High blood pressure isn’t always noticeable without doctor intervention until it becomes extremely high, which can make it even more dangerous. It’s important to keep blood pressure levels in the healthy range to avoid heart issues.

4. Sudden, persistent cough

Coughing can be a sign of a cold, but if it doesn’t go away within a week, then it might be something a little more serious. If you get sudden and persistent coughs, then you might want to check in with your doctor. Congestive heart failure can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, which means that our bodies are coughing as a way to try and get it out.

Persistent coughing can be a sign that not all is right in the lungs and in the heart. Thus, it’s a huge warning sign for you to call your doctor, asap. The coughing can often mimic asthma or even lung disease, which can make it dangerous as it masks the real problem in the heart.

5. Swollen feet and legs

For some people, swelling in the legs and feet can be common. But it’s important to be aware of what exactly is causing the swelling. If there’s no recent injury to the limb, unaccounted for swelling can be a warning sign of cardiac conditions.

According to Heart Failure Matters,

“Swelling in the legs and ankles is caused by fluid accumulation in the body, which can be a sign of worsening heart failure. The fluid build-up is due to reduced blood flow out of the heart, causing blood returning to the heart through the veins to back up. This leads to fluid accumulation in the abdomen and lower limbs and congestion.”

Therefore, when our hearts can’t pump our blood the way they’re supposed to, fluid can get backed up in the veins, which makes our feet and legs start to swell up. When this happens, you may notice that you have trouble fitting your feet into your shoes, or your socks are squeezing too tightly.

Final thoughts

Cardiac conditions are dangerous if you don’t take care of them. And, since it’s such an internal issue, a lot of people don’t notice the problem until it’s far too late, or until the problem is far-progressed. Know the early warning signs of heart disease or heart attack. Indeed, it can be the difference between turning it around or having major complications.

Doctors Explain 6 Signs of Hashimoto’s Disease

December 22, 2017 by Power of Positivity

What is ‘Hashimoto’s Disease’?

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is named after the Japanese medical scientist, Hakaru Hashimoto, who discovered the condition in 1912. Hashimoto’s discovery took another 45 years to be labeled an autoimmune disorder. Sadly, the brilliant scientist had already passed.

The word “thyroiditis” refers to “inflammation of the thyroid gland,” for which numerous possible causes exist.

Hashimoto’s is the most common form of hypothyroidism in the United States. Estimates reveal that Hashimoto’s affects about 5 percent of the population at some point in life. Demographically, women between the ages of 30 to 50 make up the majority of patients.

Hashimoto’s disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It primarily affects middle-aged women but can also occur in men, women of any age, and children. ~ Mayo Clinic

Women are seven times more likely to develop the disorder than men (really?!)

Hypothyroidism, also termed an underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. (As opposed to hyperthyroidism, wherein the thyroid produces the hormone in excess.)

What are the causes of Hashimoto’s?

Like other thyroid disorders, doctor’s aren’t quite sure what causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland. Some scientists think that exposure to a bacterium or virus may activate a response, while other scientists attribute the cause to genetic factors.

In genetically susceptible individuals, environmental factors including selenium deficiency, high iodine intake, infection, and certain drugs may increase the risk of developing Hashimoto’s.

Individuals already diagnosed with an autoimmune condition also have a higher risk of developing Hashimoto’s. Autoimmune diseases most commonly associated with the disorder include alopecia (hair loss), celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and vitiligo (a skin pigmentation condition.)

As mentioned, middle-aged women are much more likely to develop the condition, which may also be considered a risk factor.

Treatment of Hashimoto’s generally involves levothyroxine (l-thyroxine) injections. L-thyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone that also treats other thyroid conditions, including tumors.

Diagnosis of Hashimoto’s is confirmed via blood tests for specific antithyroid antibodies.

Signs of Hashimoto’s

Because Hashimoto’s symptoms can mirror those other conditions, doctors frequently misdiagnose it as chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, PMS, or fibromyalgia.

However, doctors point out that six symptoms may help differentiate Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis from other conditions:

1. Goiter

Goiter is swelling within the neck due to an enlarged thyroid. A Class I goiter can be challenging to detect, however, as it usually cannot be felt or seen. Patients diagnosed with Class I goiter often discover it by feeling around their neck area.

2. Sensitivity to cold

Thyroid hormones help regulate your metabolism – the chemical reactions that maintain the body. If the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of it, your cold/warm ‘toggle’ can get thrown out of whack. We actually owe much of our body’s ability to regulate body temperature to the thyroid gland!

3. Constipation

Constipation is a classic sign of Hashimoto’s. When the body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, the muscles that line the digestive tract often slow down. However, it is possible that the urge to, ahem, ‘go ‘number two’ isn’t affected as much.

4. Puffy face or neck

Low thyroid activity can manifest into lower body temperatures, as mentioned. When the body’s ‘furnace’ draws down, we’re more prone to fluid retention or bloating. Often, this bloating can show up around the face (and neck) areas.

5. Brittle nails or dry skin

Yes, brittle nails – a seemingly unrelated symptom – may point to an underactive thyroid. Beta-carotene, the mineral precursor (building block) of vitamin A is necessary for healthy skin, including the nails. Thyroid hormones are required to convert beta-carotene to vitamin A; so when these hormones aren’t available, our skin and nails are affected.

6. A ‘beefy’ or ‘scalloped’ tongue

The tongue reveals more about our health than we give it credit. Regarding thyroid problems, the tongue often harbors thyroid-harming toxins, which may produce a scalloped or inflamed tongue. If your tongue looks red and ‘beefy’ (with sizable cracks on the surface), it may be indicative of a vitamin-B deficiency. Vitamin B-12, in particular, is essential to proper thyroid function.

But if your tongue looks healthy, then your thyroid is probably healthy too!

Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy

With that said, here are some foods (derived from required nutrients) to include in your diet to help maintain or improve thyroid health:

Iodine is the most crucial nutrient for thyroid health. Experts recommend that adults get at least 150 milligrams (mg) of iodine daily.

Some good food sources of iodine include:
– Cheese
– Eggs
– Kelp
– Shellfish (clams, shrimp, and oysters)
– Saltwater fish (cod, haddock, and perch)

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism links selenium deficiency with increased risk of thyroid disorders. Adults require 55 mg of selenium daily. Good sources of selenium include brazil nuts, chia seed and seeds (Sunflower, Sesame, and Flax).

Iron is a mineral which many adults are deficient in that is vital to thyroid health. Good sources of iron include:

– Beans
– Dried fruit
– Spinach
– Clean, Organic Poultry
– Whole grains

Here are some other thyroid-friendly foods:

– Bell peppers
– Berries (especially blueberries)
– Mustard greens
– Oranges
– Peanuts
– Pine nuts
– Squash
– Turnips

To your continued thyroid health!

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Here Are 7 Foods That Make You Retain Water

1. Cottage Cheese

2. Instant Oatmeal

3. Sports Drinks

4. Cookies

5. Canned Veggies

6. Cheese

7. Bread

Final thoughts on Avoiding Foods That Cause You to Retain Water

References: http://www.water-retention.net/ https://www.livestrong.com/article/197895-how-to-lose-water-retention-weight-during-your-period/

Here are ten signs you’re meant to be a healer:

1. You’re very empathetic and sensitive.

2. You spend most of your time alone.

3. You feel you have a calling to help people.

4. People come to you all the time for advice.

5. You’re deeply in touch with your intuition.

6. You suffer from anxiety and/or depression.

7. Social interaction exhausts you.

8. You can just tell when someone is suffering.

9. You’re drawn to healing techniques or professions.

10. People say you make them feel calm, safe, etc.

Here are five things that people “decide” about you within a minute

1. They decide your gender

2. Your status

3. They decide your intelligence

4. Sexual promiscuity

5. They decide if you’re an ‘Alpha’

Here Are 5 Ways To Be Kind To Someone Even In Disagreements

1. Listen with an open mind

2. Think before you speak

3. Find common ground

4. Remember the positive feelings you have towards each other

5. Learn when to walk away

Final thoughts on responding in a kind way when people disagree

Here Are 5 Warning Signs Of Heart Trouble Never To Ignore

1. Easily fatigued doing physical activities

2. Problems in the bedroom

3. High blood pressure

4. Sudden, persistent cough

5. Swollen feet and legs

Final thoughts

What are the causes of Hashimoto’s?

Signs of Hashimoto’s

However, doctors point out that six symptoms may help differentiate Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis from other conditions:

1. Goiter

2. Sensitivity to cold

3. Constipation

4. Puffy face or neck

5. Brittle nails or dry skin

6. A ‘beefy’ or ‘scalloped’ tongue

Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy

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