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By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. At only 20-25 grams, it doesn’t look like much. But it controls nearly every cell in your body by regulating metabolism, energy, temperature, heart rate, digestion, mood and even fertility. When the thyroid works well, you don’t notice it. When it doesn’t, almost every system in your body feels the effect. This guide c