Thyroid
Hormones & Men’s Health
The five main hormones that impact men’s health are testosterone, growth hormone, insulin, thyroid hormones, and cortisol. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, such as the testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and…
Read MoreWhy a Healthy Thyroid Matters
Thyroid function is one of the standard health assessments at Empowered Health. Why? Thyroid health affects energy levels and metabolism. Various factors can negatively impact thyroid function resulting in fatigue, weight gain, anxiety and hair loss (to name a few). For those unfamiliar with the thyroid gland, it sits in the anterior portion of the…
Read MorePreventing & Treating Thyroid Dysfunction
Thyroid dysfunction refers to conditions that affect the thyroid gland. For example, this could refer to an over or under production of thyroid hormones. The thyroid plays a large role in metabolic processes throughout the body. Different types of thyroid dysfunction affect its structure or its function. Are you experiencing or at risk for thyroid…
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