There is probably no greater general interest subject than thyroid function. Low functioning thyroids are common in both male and female, although it has been
my experience that females are far more apt to have hypothyroidism than males.

Let’s start with what the thyroid is and what are its functions. The thyroid is a butterfl y shaped gland which lies at the base of the throat. Thyroxine (T-4) is the hormone secreted by the thyroid and it converts into triiodothyronine (T-3) as needed to...