Did you know that fluoride, chlorine, and bromide—common in water, food, and household products—can compete with iodine and disrupt thyroid function? This post explores how these halides impact thyroid health, why iodine is essential, and how historical interventions like fluoridation and bromated flour may be affecting us today. Learn how halides are processed in the body, their connection to non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and practical strategies to reduce exposure and support detoxification through food, filtration, and supplementation. Protect your thyroid by making informed choices.

The “Tour of the Body” Series' endocrine system continues with The Thyroid Gland: The Metabolism Manager. This butterfly-shaped gland is really the lynchpin of so many of our bodily functions from temperature regulation and heart rate, to fertility and mood. Read on to learn more about the thyroid gland and what being The Metabolism Manager really means!