Challenges that can be experienced if your thyroid is not working optimally include; hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid), Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune condition) and goiter (swelling of the thyroid).
A healthy thyroid means: Optimal digestive health and metabolism, balanced mood and emotional wellbeing, healthy weight that remains constant, able to deal with temperature changes easily, healthy hair and skin, optimal brain function and cognition, feeling relaxed and sleeping well.