HealthMasters Blog — metabolism

Is your thyroid the smoking gun behind your symptoms? 0

Do you or someone you know suffer from a thyroid condition? If so, you may be aware how big of an impact this small gland can have on the body.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the lower part of your neck. Its primary role is to produce the hormones, thyroxine (T4), which is the inactive form, and, triiodothyronine (T3) the active form. T4 is first produced by the thyroid and then sent out into the body to be converted into T3.

What's holding you back from reaching your weight loss goal? 0

If you know anyone that has tried to lose weight, or have set out on this journey yourself, you know it comes with its fair share of challenges. On the surface, adhering to a balanced diet and engaging in physical activity appears relatively simple; however, as most people are intimately aware, losing weight is not always as easy as it’s said and done.