When your thyroid is producing the right amount of hormones... the main job is to regulate metabolism.

Too much or too little hormones can result in a host of health issues.

Women are 10 times more likely to develop thyroid diesase.

There are different types of conditions which are called hypothyroidism. This happens when the entire body including digestion slowsdown (underactive) because the gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

Common signs include goiter, bulging eyes, you may feel cold, tired, hair and skin may become dry, and weight gain...

Hyperthyroidism. This happens when the entire body including digestion speeds-up (overactive) because the gland produces too much thyroid hormone.

Common signs include weight loss, a pounding heart, and skin that is hot and sweaty.

To correct these problems you need to follow a healthy diet, the aim is to regulate the amount of hormones in your blood.

Obviously each condition or different type of thyroid disease rquires a specific nutitional strategy...(and this will also be influenced by the medication taken.)

The thyroid, (a butterfly-shaped gland that wraps around the windpipe, and sits just below the adam's apple)... produces hormones to help control the body's metabolism.

How your body burns and uses energy!

This means the thyroid gland has a direct effect on your weight, energy levels and your ability to absorb nutrients from food.

For underactive thyroid it's important to stay regular and avoid constipation. It makes good sense to include plenty of complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich foods, at least 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day.

Following a natural diet, eating 3 to 5 servings of vegetables (preferably raw) with 2 to 4 servings of fresh fruits, 3 to 4 servings of whole-grain bread, cereal should easily provide adequate amounts of fiber...

For overactive thyroid one of the most significant risks is developing osteoprosis (bone-thinning), this happens because the body is compensating calcium being removed from the bones and consumed by the body...

Following a natural diet, eating 3 to 5 servings of leafy green vegetables (preferably collard greens and spinach)...

2 to 4 servings of fresh fruits, 3 to 4 servings of dairy products, like yogurt, cheese and goats milk should provide adequate amounts of calcium.

Eat foods high in health omega 3 fats and protein, preferably fish, nuts and seeds with 15 to 20 percent more calories (up to 2,000) to maintain energy and healthy weight.

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TIP: Good idea to eat your veggies raw.

Include the brassica family of vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cabbage, bruseels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, turnips and soy beans are most beneficial because these vegetables contain (natural iodine blockers)...

An alternative to eating raw vegetables is to drink them, since juices contain large amounts of the healing compounds that have a positive effect on the thyroid.

In conclusion...a good starting point would be drink 4-8 ounces of fresh juice every day...