Your thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is in the front of your neck. It is one of the most important glands in the body as it produces hormones that work to control many aspects of your metabolic system ranging from how calories are burnt to how quickly your heart beats (your heart rate). Any problem with…

The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and is positioned in front of the windpipe. This butterfly-shaped gland measures approximately 5 cms. in width and typically weighs about 20  grams. A normally sized thyroid gland is not visible during an external examination and cannot be felt when normal finger pressure is…

Blemishes, Mood Swings and Bloating? Yes, it’s a fact that the cocktail of pregnancy hormones churning in your body are all responsible! There are 10 main hormones that cause the changes that take place in your body. They are FSH, LH, hCG, Estrogen, Progesterone, Relaxin, Placenta Growth Factor, HPL, Oxytocin, and Prolactin. FSH or Follicle…