In this Issue: How to Maintain Your Weight Over the Holidays Getting Enough Vitamin D When the Weather Chases You Indoors “Check Your Neck”—January is Thyroid Awareness Month This February Don’t Just Wear Red—Eat Red! The Importance of Folate in the Prevention of Birth Defects Feature Food of the Month: Persimmon Healthy Recipe: Apple Persimmon…

Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Fatigue Mood swings Forgetfulness Weight gain Depression Hoarse voice Heavy menses Dry, course skin Dry, course hair Constipation Common Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism: Heat intolerance, sweating Menstrual disturbance Weight loss Impaired fertility Alterations in appetite Mental disturbance Frequent bowl movements Sleep disturbance Change in vision Tremors Fatigue and muscle weakness Thyroid enlargement…