Healthy Hormones For Women Podcast

How can we take better care of our thyroid health? Let's take a look at it from the perspective of environmental toxins.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode149. Topics Discussed in this Episode:What the thyroid is and how it worksThyroid disorders and diseasesDiagnostic testing for thyroid healthEnvironmental toxins and how we can avoid themDetoxification Key Takeaways:The thyroid is governing the overall metabolism in your body and plays a role in brain development, breathing, heart and nervous system functions, body temperature, muscle strength, skin dryness, menstrual cycle health, and cholesterol levels.Thyroid function can be affected by a variety of factors such as genetics, nutrient deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, pregnancy, underlying infections, liver disease, medications, and oral contraceptives.Thyroid disorders are more common in women than men.Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid is underactive and often develops later in life. T