Thyroid Disease Awareness Month (January)
The thyroid gland, a small but powerful organ in your body, is often called the “Body’s Master Gland.” Shaped like a butterfly, it’s super important for controlling your metabolism, energy levels, and mood. It’s like a key that helps unlock the secrets to staying healthy.
Thyroid Awareness Month is a great time to think about thyroid issues that affect millions of people worldwide. Finding problems early is crucial for managing thyroid diseases effectively. A simple blood test can show how your thyroid is doing, so you can get help if needed.
Here are some easy things you can do to take care of your thyroid and help others too: Check your thyroid yourself, encourage your friends and family to get tested, learn more about thyroid health and share what you know, and support healthy living choices in your community.
Since your thyroid and overall health are connected, use this month to talk about good habits:
1. Eat balanced meals with enough iodine, selenium, and zinc for your thyroid.
2. Exercise regularly to stay healthy.
3. Manage stress in your life.
4. Make sure to get enough sleep.
Tip – Anti-thyroid drugs such as Carbimazole, Methimazole and Propylthiouracil (PTU) are currently in Myanmar pharmaceutical market under different generic brand names. Thyroid replacement medication such as Levothyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) are also sold under India generic brand names.
