The thyroid gland is hugely important because it is the only means by which your body absorbs iodine to produce a hormone which is necessary for nearly every metabolic function in the body (everything from body temperature regulation and brain development, to converting food into energy).
Sprainâcomplete or incomplete tear in supporting ligaments surrounding a joint caused by a twisting or wrenching motion. Strainâacute or chronic injury to a muscle or tendinous attachment caused by stress, overuse, or over stretching. Classified as mild, moderate, or severe (see Classifying sprains and strains)
Sprains and strains are used interchangeably to describe everything from a twisted ankle to a pulled hamstring, but they are two specific injuries. A sprain is a stretch or tear in a ligament (the bands of fibrous tissue that connect our bones at the joints).