The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that lies below the Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. Even though it is only about 2 inches long, the thyroid produces hormones that affect almost every process in the body. The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, and the hormones produced by the thyroid regulate the body’s metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, as well as mood and bone maintenance – to name only a few. As a matter of fact, essentially everything, from the growth of the hair and nails to proper brain function, relies on thyroid hormones.Â
It is easy to see how a healthy thyroid greatly benefits overall health and wellness; however, thyroid disease is one of the most common ailments found in Americans. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid disease. According to the American Thyroid Association, one in eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime. Â
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale,
Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry,
Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter,
Talladega, Tallapoosa and Tuscaloosa.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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