In this episode of the Transformation Cafe podcast, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss ways to support the function of the thyroid gland, a very important gland in the body that secretes hormones that influence metabolism, growth and development, and body temperature. During infancy and childhood, adequate thyroid hormone is crucial for brain development.

View an article and illustrations of the thyroid (http://www.webmd.com/women/picture-of-the-thyroid)at WebMD.

3 Types Of Thyroid Problems

• Hypothyroidism, or under-functioning of the thyroid gland. This means that energy and metabolism are low.
• Hyperthyroidism, or over-functioning of the thyroid gland. In this case, your metabolism is running on overdrive.
• Autoimmune thyroid diseases. This includes both Hashimoto’s disease, where the thyroid is underactive, and Graves disease, where it's overactive.

Resources:
13 Ways to Treat Hypothyroidism Naturally (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3139/13-Ways-to-Treat-Hypothyroidism-Naturally.html)

10 Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20774/10-signs-you-might-have-a-thyroid-problem.html)

5 Foods that May Help Ease Hyperthyroidism Symptoms (http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hyperthyroidism/5-foods-may-help-ease-hyperthyroidism-symptoms?page=1)