slow-working thyroid A few years ago, I was at a birthday party with my daughter. One of the mothers present commented that she was a hearty eater. “You seem to be one too,” replied my daughter, who was never shy to speak her mind. I was embarrassed by her blunt remark, but fortunately, the woman in question took it well. She explained that she didn’t actually eat much, but her weight was affected by a slow-working thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck, just in front of the windpipe. It is part of the endocrine system, a collection of cells and glands that… Read More
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