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A woman checking her thyroid gland

Could You Have a Sluggish Thyroid and Not Know It?

 Your thyroid is the gland that regulates your metabolism. If you’re gaining weight despite leading a healthy lifestyle, you might be convinced that your thyroid is at fault, even when your tests are normal. Is it possible that you STILL have an undiagnosed, underactive thyroid gland? 

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

Do you “cheat” on your clean eating plan with a cheat meal or a cheat day on a regular basis? Is this a good practice or does it hinder weight loss? This article discusses how refeeding affects an important hormone that controls your appetite and metabolism.

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5 Habits That Slow Your Metabolism

5 Habits That Slow Your Metabolism

How’s your metabolism? Having a higher resting metabolic rate makes it easier to control your weight. Unfortunately, some people slow down their metabolism without knowing it. Here are five habits that can slow your metabolism and contribute to weight gain.

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How Your Metabolic Rate Changes on a Low-Calorie Diet

How Your Metabolic Rate Changes on a Low-Calorie Diet

What changes happen to your metabolism when you restrict calories too much to speed up weight loss? Find out how calorie restriction impacts hormones that control your metabolic rate and appetite and how to avoid a significant metabolic slowdown when you’re trying to lose body fat.

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How Low Calorie Diets Affect Thyroid Function

How Low Calorie Diets Affect Thyroid Function

You already know that your thyroid is the “master gland” when it comes to controlling your metabolism. Have you ever wondered what effect dieting and calorie restriction has on your thyroid function? Read on and find out why it’s not a good idea to cut calories back too low even if you’re trying to lose weight.

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The top ten signs you might have hyperthyroidism.

The Top Ten Signs That You Have an Overactive Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is located just beneath your voice box and one of its main functions it to control the rate at which your body burns the calories you consume. When the thyroid gland starts producing excessive amounts of hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism develops. Read on to learn about the ten main signs that you should see a doctor to discuss whether you have hyperthyroidism.

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