Soar to Success January 2018

SOAR TO SUCCESS / January 2018 / Personal Growth Strategies Weight Loss Goals? Check the Thyroid A very important part of weight loss is learning how and why your body functions the way it does. Crash or fad diets may work in the short term, but can cause long term frustration or even damage to the body. Losing weight is a personal journey and requires support for the mind, spirit, emotions and body. Speaking of the body, the thyroid is an important gland that plays a key role in weight management, hormones and many other functions of the body. Did you knowmore than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime? Currently about 12million Americans are estimated to have thyroid issues and not even know it. Before you even set weight loss goals, get to know your thyroid. The thyroid is located in the front of the neck and can vary in performance – either balanced, over active, or under active. When out of balance, not only are hormones impacted, but alsoweight gain or loss. Formany reasons, be sure to have annual thyroid checkups with your healthcare professional. 5 ways to naturally support thyroid performance. 1) Sweat: Sweat is a good thing. If you can do it daily that’s amazing – otherwise aim for a few days each week. 2) Lemon: Drink roomtemperaturewaterwith½ fresh squeezed lemon. 3) Detox your home and life: Using natural cleaning and beauty products can drastically reduce the toxic load on your body and thyroid. Think of vinegar as your friend. Don’t like the smell, we have an oil for that. Add lemon or OnGuard essential oils to vinegar to increase your cleaning power and make your home smell amazing. By Dr. Heather McKinney