Thyroid Disorders: Diet, Weight Loss & Natural Remedies

Managing an underactive thyroid involves avoiding foods like raw cabbage that interfere with function. From Synthroid dosing to natural alternatives and the role of kelp and exercise, learn how to stabilize fluctuating thyroid levels.

Thyroid Shrinking With Herbs

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Janet Contursi

An enlarged thyroid gland is called a goiter. If you have a goiter, you may experience symptoms, such as a noticeable swelling just below your Adam’s apple, a tightness in your throat, problems with swallowing and breathing, cough or hoarseness.

Janet Contursi has been a writer and editor for more than 23 years. She has written for professional journals and newspapers, and has experience editing educational, cultural, and business articles and books. Her clients include Gale Publishers, Anaxos, Vielife and Twin Cities Wellness. Contursi earned her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, where she studied cultural anthropology, South Asian languages and culture, and art history.