Description

The thyroid and adrenal glands are intimately connected, and the thyroid takes its cues from the adrenals. Think of the thyroid as the body's engine. It produces the hormones that drive your energy and your metabolism. Your adrenals are your oil and gas. They produce other hormones that your body can't function without.

If your oil and gas are running low from a chronically overworked stress response, your body slows down the engine (your thyroid) so that it doesn't burn out. This is your body looking out for you, optimizing for survival.