Why is the thyroid gland SO important? 

The thyroid gland is an important endocrine organ that produces hormones to regulate our metabolism. 

 We need our thyroid gland to work properly!

 When the thyroid is out of balance, it can trigger hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overactive thyroid gland that produces and releases an excess of thyroid hormone into the body. It is often caused by overactive thyroid nodules, an attack on the immune system (for example, Graves disease), the consumption of foods or medications that contain high levels of iodine, or a viral infection. 

 Hypothyroidism, on the other hand, is associated with a lack of thyroid hormone that can occur as a result of a variety of different factors (including iodine deficiency, Hashimoto's, damage to the thyroid or surgical removal).

Whether your thyroid is low or high, it's very important to look into potential food sensitivities, nutrient depletions, stressors, possible chronic infections, toxins, gut health and more. 

 We need to look at the whole picture to get to the root cause of your health concerns. If you're interested in this "whole body approach,"

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