233: How To Protect & Heal Your Thyroid

<p>Did you listen to part 1 of how to protect & heal your thyroid? If you're wondering how to improve thyroid health, this series is right for you! Make sure you start with part 1!</p> <p>You absolutely can improve thyroid health. You can protect your thyroid and prevent future problems.</p> <p>You can & you should!</p> <p>Your thyroid is about way more than your weight or your metabolism.</p> <p>Every single cell in your body has receptors for thyroid hormones and your thyroid plays a role in just about every aspect of health.</p> <p>Your overall health, metabolism and body composition all depend on the health of your thyroid.</p> <p>In part 1, we covered what the thyroid is & what it does. I shared my recent thyroid diagnosis and the symptoms which preceded it.</p> <p>In researching how to improve thyroid health & function, I've shared several diet & lifestyle strategies that will make a big difference!</p> <p><a href= "http://primalpotential.com/233-improve-thyroid-health-part-2/">http://primalpotential.com/233-improve-thyroid-health-part-2/</a></p> <h2><strong>How to Protect & Heal Your Thyroid - Part 2</strong></h2> <p><strong>What is your thyroid?</strong></p> <p>Your thyroid is a small gland in your throat. It's an endocrine gland, secreting hormones your body needs for nearly every bodily function.</p> <p><strong>What does it do?</strong></p> <p>Your thyroid controls the metabolic rate of every organ in the body. Remember that your metabolic rate isn't just about body weight. It's about energy & fuel. Metabolic rate refers to the ability & efficiency of your body to get the energy & nutrients it needs from fuel you consume or fuel stored in your body as well as the ability & efficiency of your body to store fuel in the form of fat, muscle and bone.</p> <p>Your thyroid regulates & influences countless bodily processes including breathing, heart rate, menstruation, muscle development, fat burning, sleep, body temperature, cholesterol production and more.</p> <p><strong>What can you do to protect and heal yo