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You may have known for years thatyour 'slow metabolism' had been af-fecting your weight loss goals but couldthere be a simple explanation as to whythis is happening?

What is the link betweenweight, metabolism and the thy-roid?

Metabolism refers to the chemicaland physical processes that take placein order for your body to maintain ho-meostasis (to stay alive). This processinvolves transforming the food you eatinto chemical energy for our cells toperform their many daily functions in-cluding breathing, regulating heart beat,digestion and concentration.

A key factor involved in metabolismis the thyroid gland, found just over thetrachea (windpipe) in front of yourthroat. It works with the brain to se-crete hormones that regulate energyburning.

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Primary hypothyroidism can resultfrom damage to the thyroid gland itselfwhilst secondary hypothyroidism mayresult from stimuli like long termstress, environmental pollution and anot so perfect diet.

The symptoms: What to watchout for.■ Goitre (enlarged thyroid gland)■ Slow and foggy thinking■ Inability to lose weight■ Constant fatigue■ Depression■ Dry and thick skin■ Coarse dull hair■ Low blood pressure■ Fluid retention■ Poor wound and healing abilities

What you can do?Nutrition and lifestyle play a key

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*Please note that full investigativeblood studies can be organised at yourlocal doctor.

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