The thyroid gland may be tiny but it has an outsize effect on every system of the body from brain function to reproductive health. One of its most important duties is regulating metabolism—the body’s inner “engine”—and this is where things can go off the rails leading to weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, infertility, heart problems and more. Many in America have some sort of thyroid problem and one in eight women will have a thyroid disorder during their lifetime. Yet more than half of these people don’t realize their thyroid is malfunctioning; they just know their body isn’t working like it used to. This issue will explain how this powerful gland works, the foods and supplements that can help keep the thyroid healthy, lifestyle changes that can ward off or reduce weight gain, and the autoimmune connection behind most cases of hypo- and hyperthyroidism. In addition, the issue will explore why thyroid cancer appears to be on the rise and explain the steps people can take to keep their thyroid in balance and reduce inflammation so they can get back to feeling their best. Just about every ailment people have from weight gain to tiredness can be traced back to the thyroid. We reveal how to take back control of your metabolism.
Highs and Lows • WHEN THE THYROID STOPS WORKING PROPERLY, IT CAN LEAD TO A ROLLER COASTER OF HEALTH ISSUES.
Thyroid Health by the Numbers 20million • THE STATS AND SCIENCE YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Get to Know Your Thyroid • IT’S ABOUT TIME THE TWO OF YOU MET! WHILE THE LITTLE GLAND IS OFTEN IGNORED—IT MAY NOT EVEN BE ON YOUR RADAR—IT PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN YOUR HEALTH.
The Gland in Action • Take a good look at how the thyroid influences important organs and systems in your body.
Getting Low • WHEN THYROID HORMONE PRODUCTION DIPS, IT CAN FEEL LIKE YOU’RE MOVING—AND LIVING—IN SLOW MOTION.
In Overdrive • WHEN THE THYROID STARTS CRANKING OUT MORE HORMONES THAN YOUR BODY NEEDS, YOU MAY FEEL LIKE YOU’RE PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE METAL—THINK RACING HEART, ENERGY RUSH!—BUT IN THE WORST WAY POSSIBLE.
Testing Testing • IF YOUR DOCTOR SUSPECTS YOUR THYROID IS UNBALANCED, THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO CHECK IN ON THE HEALTH OF THE GLAND AND DIAGNOSE YOUR CONDITION.
A Patient’s Guide to Thyroid Cancer • THIS VITAL INFORMATION WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH.
Say What? • BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE THYROID CAN FEEL LIKE A VOCABULARYLESSON. GOITER-HUH? THYROXINE-WHO? CONSIDER THIS YOUR QUICK A-TO-Z REFERENCE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS RELATED TO THE GLAND.
The Support (and Science) You Need • MANAGING A THYROID CONDITION IS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE WITH THE RIGHT TREATMENT PLAN AND TEAM.
Saved by a Selfie • IN OUR ALWAYS-ONLINE WORLD, A PHOTO POSTED ON INSTAGRAM OR A VIDEO CALL WITH CO-WORKERS COULD BE KEY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF A THYROID ISSUE.
Do a Neck Check
Building Your Thyroid Team • IT’S THE MORE THE MERRIER WHEN IT COMES TO TREATING THIS VITAL GLAND.
MIND Your Meds • A THYROID DISEASE DIAGNOSIS MAY FEELOVERWHELMING, BUT YOU HAVE LOTS OF HELPIN THE FORM OF PROVEN MEDICATIONS. THANKS TO THESE DRUGS, THE CONDITION ISTREATABLE AND—MORE IMPORTANTLY—LIVABLE. BUT IT HASN’T ALWAYS BEEN THAT WAY.
The Truth About Thyroid Disease • THERE ARE PLENTY OF MISCONCEPTIONS SURROUNDING HOW YOU CAN BEST KEEP THIS GLAND HEALTHY. DON’T FALL FOR THEM! USE THESE PAGES TO SEPARATE FACT FROM FICTION.
What Women Need to Know • MANY WELLNESS ASPECTS DEPEND ON THEIR THYROID, AND A DYSFUNCTIONAL GLAND CAN HAVE UNWELCOME EFFECTS ON HEALTH.
‘This Is My Thyroid Story’ • MEET FOUR WOMEN WHOSE BUTTERFLY-SHAPED GLAND WENT AWRY. WHAT THEY DID NEXT MAY INSPIRE YOUR OWN JOURNEY TO HEALTH.
7 Stars With Thyroid Conditions • When famous people talk about their thyroid issues, we all pay more...
