Thyroid health: Why this tiny gland holds the key to your energy, hormones + vitality
- shelley5219
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
When you think about energy, weight, mood, or even fertility, your mind probably doesn’t jump to your thyroid health.
But this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck is the silent CEO of your health quietly running the systems that keep you alive and thriving.
My thyroid health story
My health decline started in my 20s, while I was working in investment banking.
It began with my thyroid. My doctor put me on medication, and I took it without question because that’s what we’re taught to do. At first, my energy improved. But within months, I was back to relying on 6–8 cups of coffee just to survive the day. By evening, I’d crawl into bed exhausted, with nothing left in the tank.
I loved exercise, but even that became a struggle. Despite being in my 20s, I felt decades older. Each time my symptoms worsened, I was prescribed more medication. Eventually, I was told there was nothing more that could be done for me.
No one told me there were natural ways to support my thyroid. No one explained how deeply my nervous system, toxins, gut health, and diet were linked to thyroid health function.
Everything changed when I became a functional nutritionist. I took back control, learned how to optimise my thyroid health naturally, and was able to come off all medication. Today, I regularly run full thyroid panels on myself to ensure I’m in optimal health not just “within range.”
During my pregnancy, I took extra care. So many women don’t realise thyroid imbalances can contribute to miscarriages. I tested every 3–4 weeks, a level of care that traditional doctors simply don’t provide.
I was also diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, but I’ve kept it in remission for the past decade.
That’s why I’m passionate about showing women that your thyroid health isn’t a life sentence. With the right tools, it can be supported, balanced, and you can even thrive.
Here’s the truth: when your thyroid is even slightly out of balance, nothing in your body feels right. Fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, irregular periods, IBS-like symptoms, or even anxiety can all trace back to this overlooked gland.
The problem? Most people are told their thyroid health is “fine,” even when they’re drowning in symptoms. Standard testing often misses the full picture. I see this every week in clinic people who know deep down something is wrong, but haven’t been given the tools to fix it.
That ends here.
8 surprising roles of your thyroid
Your thyroid is much more than “the metabolism gland.” It also:
Regulates your metabolism: It determines how efficiently your body turns food into energy.
Maintains body temperature: Too hot, too cold, or always fluctuating? That’s thyroid.
Supports your heart + circulation: It regulates your heart rate, rhythm, and blood pressure.
Drives growth + repair: Critical for muscles, bones, and brain development.
Optimises digestion: Impacts nutrient absorption, gut motility, and even IBS-like symptoms.
Sharpens brain function:Think focus, memory, mood, and preventing brain fog.
Powers energy: True thyroid balance means steady, reliable energy all day.
Regulates fertility + cycle: Impacts ovulation, menstrual regularity, and even sperm production in men.
8 hidden thyroid disruptors
If you’ve been feeling “off,” here are the common culprits I see disrupting thyroid health:
Environmental toxins:pesticides, plastics, heavy metals.
Iodine imbalance: too little or too much can block thyroid function.
Autoimmune triggers: Hashimoto’s and Graves’ are more common than you think.
Chronic stress: Cortisol dysregulation suppresses thyroid hormones.
Nutrient gaps: Selenium, zinc, iodine, B vitamins, iron, vitamin D, essential fatty acids.
Medications: Certain drugs block thyroid hormone conversion.
Radiation exposure: From medical scans or the environment.
Genetics: Thyroid issues often run through families, especially down the female line.
Why “normal” thyroid results don’t mean optimal health
This is where so many clients get stuck.
You’re told your labs are “normal,” but you’re exhausted, foggy, or gaining weight for no reason.
What’s happening?
Most standard blood tests only look at surface numbers. They miss whether your body is actually using thyroid hormones efficiently.
That’s my zone of genius decoding full blood panels and showing you exactly what’s happening beneath the surface.
Start here: Your thyroid reset starter guide
If you’ve been wondering whether your thyroid is the missing piece, I’ve created something for you.
Download your free Thyroid Reset Starter Guide
Inside you’ll get:
A simple Thyroid Symptom Checklist (tick off your signs + connect the dots).
My 12 tips to support your thyroid naturally, covering food, lifestyle, and stress resets you can implement right away.
The bottom line
Your thyroid may be small, but it impacts everything.
From your metabolism to your mood, from your hormones to your digestion, this gland quietly dictates how good you get to feel every single day.
You don’t have to settle for “fine” when you know your body is asking for more.
Download your free guide, take the first step, and let’s show your thyroid the love it deserves.
