Thyroid

Explained By Wikipedia: The thyroid gland or simply, the thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or "Adam's apple"). The isthmus (the bridge between the two lobes of the thyroid) is located inferior to the cricoid cartilage.

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, the principal ones being triiodothyronine (T3) andthyroxine which can sometimes be referred to as tetraiodothyronine (T4). These hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. T3 and T4 are synthesized from both iodine andtyrosine. The thyroid also produces calcitonin, which plays a role in calcium homeostasis.

Thanks, Wikipedia!

That is a lot of information about one small gland - but thyroid issues are no laughing matter. If you suffer from thyroid trouble, you know what I'm saying is true. The one thing I have learned about the thyroid is that it requires quality protein intake. Above and beyond that, I had little information, but I wanted it.

If you are looking for ways to help repair or stimulate your thyroid, these suggestions may help;
(from: 'Eating Away Illness' by Paulette Millis)

Kelp powder
Dulce (and other sea vegetables)
Lugol's Iodine
L'Tyrosine
Selenium
Zinc
B Vitamins
Protein Supplements

Awareness is always the first major way to change. If you think you may have a thyroid problem, you can do this self check at home.