Posts Tagged ‘thyroid’

Unveiling the Complex Connection Gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, has become a hot topic in recent years, linked to various health concerns. But its impact on the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland that regulates metabolism, has emerged as a particularly intriguing puzzle. So, does gluten really play a role in thyroid health?…

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…