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.

Importance of Exercise With Thyroid Disease

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Marnie Kunz

The thyroid is a small gland located in the lower part of the neck that secrets hormones, mainly triiodothyronine, or T3; and thyroxine, or T4. When the thyroid malfunctions, hormone levels, metabolism, energy and weight can fluctuate.

Marnie Kunz has been an award-winning writer covering fitness, pets, lifestyle, entertainment and health since 2003. Her articles have been published in "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," "Alive," "The Marietta Daily Journal" and other publications. Kunz holds a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from Knox College and is a Road Runners Club of America-certified running coach and a certified pole dance instructor.