Blog Posts in November, 2014

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)

In our last blog post, entitled ‘ What is a Thyroid, and What Does it Do? ‘ we covered the basic functions of the thyroid , as a gland that produces thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism and other bodily functions. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, which occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism — not to be ...

What Is a Thyroid Gland and What Does It Do?

What is a Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a brownish-red, butterfly-shaped gland about the size of two thumbs held together and is an important organ of the endocrine system. It sits just below the Adam’s apple in the front of your neck, and has two lobes connected by a bridge. What Does a Thyroid Gland Do? As small as it is, the thyroid affects your entire body. It produces hormones that ...

November 2014 - Newsletter

Being Thankful By: Jessica Cook MS RD LD CDE (Director of Education) This time of year always reminds us of the things in our loves that make us thankful. Whether you are thankful for your health, friends, family, physician or pets, this season makes us realize that in our own ways we are fortunate. Have you ever heard the saying “If we all put all of our problems in a pile and read everyone ...