The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the front of the neck that manufactures the hormone that regulates your metabolism
Problems with this gland often causes a metabolism increase or decrease, leading to weight loss or gain, says Dr. Rinku Chaterjee, a general physician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Some other symptoms of a thyroid abnormality: Swelling in your neck, changes in your heart rate, energy level and moods, hair loss, as well as constantly feeling too hot or cold.
*For the full article please refer to Shape January 2012 Issue
