Episode 33: Thyroid Awareness Month – Understanding Thyroid Health

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. This episode is dedicated to teach you more about how the thyroid gland functions. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front of the neck. The thyroid gland process important hormones that help regulate many of the body’s functions, such as metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, energy, digestion, mood, blood pressure, cognitive function and so much more.  In this episode you will learn specifics on how the brain and thyroid communicates for proper function. As well, as the various types of thyroid hormone imbalances, which are the RIGHT test for your doctor to perform to get a full thyroid assessment, imaging and additional thyroid cancer screening test that could be performed. We will also discuss the common symptoms that present for these disease states, what could be some potential root causes of thyroid imbalance and what are some proactive steps for you to take when it comes to your thyroid health. Prevention is key!

* Credit to Cleveland Clinic 2021 Thyroid Hormone image

 

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

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