Few people know this, but 50 years ago, Brodie scientist Otto Burns discovered that body temperature is a great indicator of how your thyroid is working, writes The Big Riddle.

There is only one nuance: body temperature should be measured immediately after waking up, still in bed.

Barnes noted that an abnormal temperature in the morning is the first sign of an inflammatory process in the thyroid gland. 

And now everyone knows that if this organ of our body does not work properly, problems cannot be avoided!

All you need is a thermometer. Here’s what to do:

It’s better to prepare it in advance, before going to bed. 

The mercury on it should show a measure of no higher than 35 degrees.

As soon as you wake up, immediately place the thermometer under your armpit. Let it stay there longer than usual – 10 minutes.

Record the result. 

Remember, it is correctly called the “morning basal temperature.” Its normal range is from 36.5 C° to 36.8 C°.

Here’s how to interpret the results:

If your temperature is between 36.5°C and 36.8°C, then everything is fine with your thyroid gland.

If your morning temperature is below 36.5°C, then you have hypothyroidism. 

This means that the thyroid gland is not as active as it should be. 

This is probably why you experience symptoms of chronic fatigue, depression, and often suffer from colds and problems with memory and concentration. 

In the most advanced cases, hair loss may occur.

If your morning basal temperature is above 36.8°C, then you have hyperthyroidism.

This is when the thyroid gland is overactive. 

Most likely, there is a strong inflammatory process in the body. 

That means you are sick and not being treated!

Remember that for “purity” of the results you must repeat the procedure at least three times in a row on three different days.

If during all this time the result that does not fall under the “norm” will recur, you should go to an endocrinologist and find out the causes of your problems.

And more. If the deviation is small and you don’t have the strength to go to the doctor, try to solve the problem yourself.

The main thing in this case is the right diet. 

There should be enough selenium, vitamin A, magnesium and vitamin B. 

All of these minerals are extremely important for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.

If you liked the article and the useful tips from our online health portal, you can follow us and share them with your friends, as well as your opinion (or experience) in the comments!