For many of us, the thyroid is one of those parts of the body we’re aware exists but don’t tend to think about. So long as it’s working away in the background; it’s not in our thoughts – out of sight, out of mind. So much so, in fact, that many of us probably couldn’t say where it is in our body, what it looks like or even what it actually does. Now, that may be all very well, but the problem arises when something goes wrong.

The thyroid is a gland; it’s bow-tie-shaped and sits at the front of the throat. More importantly, though, it’s a critical component in the endocrine system, which is responsible for the running of the body’s glands, ensuring they generate, distribute and control effectively all the hormones that float about the body and help maintain our wellbeing. In fact, so critical to the endocrine system is the thyroid that it’s sometimes referred to as its ‘leader’, which means that if and when it’s harmed by dangerous toxins – specifically those known as ‘endocrine disruptors’, it can cause serious problems. All the more reason then, not just to be aware of the thyroid, but what thyroid health tips you can follow to look after this most significant of glands.

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