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Join Dr. Don Colbert, MD, alongside Mary Colbert and Kyle Colbert, in this continuation of our "Know Your Numbers" series. Today on Dr. Colbert’s Divine Health Broadcast, we dive deep into the thyroid—a small but powerful gland that fuels your metabolism and energy. Dr. Colbert explains why hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is so common, especially among women, and how autoimmune issues like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are linked to genetics and hormone fluctuations. You’ll also learn how environmental factors—including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (parabens, phthalates, PFAs)—and certain medications can interfere with thyroid health. Discover the early warning signs of low thyroid, from cold hands and chronic fatigue to eyebrow thinning, weight gain, hair changes, and swelling around the eyes. Dr. Colbert highlights the importance of testing t ...
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