Thyroid Health

Written By Julie Khoury

Understanding Your Thyroid: A Small Gland With a Big Job

Did you know there’s a small gland in your neck called the thyroid that controls many body functions?

What the Thyroid Does
The thyroid makes hormones that help your body:

  • Use energy

  • Stay warm

  • Keep your heart beating

It works like your body’s engine, keeping everything running at the right pace—not too fast or slow.

When the Thyroid Isn’t Working Well
If it makes too much hormone, you might feel:

  • Nervous

  • Too warm

  • Very tired

  • Like your heart is racing

If it makes too little hormone, you might feel:

  • Cold

  • More tired than usual

  • Sad or slow

  • Hard to think clearly

Doctors can help with both issues.

Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy
Vitamins and minerals that help the thyroid work include:

  • Iodine (helps make hormones)

  • Selenium (protects the thyroid)

  • Zinc (helps use thyroid hormones)

Foods like eggs, fish, nuts, seeds, and dairy have these nutrients.

Why Thyroid Health Is Important
Your thyroid affects your energy, mood, growth, and thinking. Taking care of it helps your whole body feel better.

Julie Khoury https://healthwisecollective.com
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