Factors such as diet, lifestyle, stress, and environmental factors can affect thyroid functioning. What can we do to maintain optimal functioning? We can start by eating nutrient dense foods that contain the essential minerals needed by the thyroid. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and is a part of the […]
Iodine and Your Thyroid Read Post »
What does the thyroid do?As part of your body’s endocrine system, your thyroid is responsible for manufacturing hormones that regulate your metabolism. Although it is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, do not be fooled by its size! Even though it is small, it can create a cascade effect on your […]
Small But Mighty: The Thyroid And How It Impacts Your Health Read Post »
Periods of stressHow many times have you struggled through a stressful period and thought you had gotten through it, only to fall ill afterwards? It’s a pretty common event, and it even has its own name- “The let-down syndrome”. During periods of stress, the immune system is stimulated to release certain hormones like cortisol and […]
How Stress Can Make You Sick (And What to Do About It) Read Post »
