08/03/25The Healthy Matters PodcastS04_E21 - The Small, but Mighty ... THYROID!With Special Guest:  Dr. Sreekant Avula, MBBSSometimes, the why behind how we feel is a little hard to pinpoint.  Are you feeling sluggish and tired all the time, even though you're getting enough rest?  Are you gaining or losing weight without even trying?   Well, it could have something to do with your small, but mighty, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck - the thyroid.  Turns out this gland is responsible for quite a bit in the body!But what exactly does it control?  What happens to us when something goes wrong?  And, of course, how do we fix it when something does?  On Episode 21 of our show, we'll be joined by endocrinologist Dr. Sreekant Avula to get the basics on this essential piece of the human puzzle.  We'll go over what makes it tick, what it makes tick, why we need it, and what can be done when something goes wrong with it.  We've all got a thyroid, so there's something here for everyone.  Join us!We're open to your comments or ideas for future shows!Email - [email protected] - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

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