I get a bit irritated with the amount of misinformation out ‘there’ about iodine. No wonder so many people are...
Archive for tag: thyroid function
How Thyroid affects Mood, Weight and Energy
Sick and tired of being sick and tired? If your energy is way down, if your mood has changed, and...
What is the Best Weight Loss Diet for Thyroid Patients
Naturopath Kylie Rawlings shares her top 3 recommendations around diet for anyone with a diagnosed or suspected thyroid imbalance who...
Questions about Perimenopause? Watch this!
Naturopath Steph discusses the challenges many women face as they move into perimenopause. Learn about why thyroid problems increase at...
Is LEPTIN why you can’t lose weight?
Do you have trouble losing weight, or sticking to a healthy eating plan? It could be due to high Leptin....
Is Iodine the Key to Weight Loss? Pt 2
Iodine can correct thyroid function, improve metabolism, boost energy, and reduce nodules. But only when used correctly. Let’s look at...
Thyroid Patients and Calorie Counting
Many popular weight loss approaches rely solely of foods, calorie counting, and meal replacers. However, if your thyroid hormones are sub-optimal...
Iodine and Thyroid
Iodine is the most important nutrient involved in thyroid health. For this reason it is imperative we have adequate intake to maintain optimal health. All cells in the body need iodine. There is a lot of misinformation about iodine and how it can have negative side effects. Like anything if taken at the right dose it is harmless. The body also has a regulatory system to excrete it if you have too much, making sure we are safe at all times!
Too little or too much hormone
When the thyroid gland is functioning properly it will regulate the hormones that ensure a balanced rate of metabolism. Your pituitary gland secretes TSH, which stimulates the thyroid to produce T3, T4, and calcitonin, within your bloodstream.
What is the Thyroid?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped hormonal gland that sits at the front of your throat. It sits just below your Adams apple and has two lobes that rest on either side of your wind pipe.