The thyroid gland is situated in the low neck in the front. It looks just like a butterfly and produces those hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These hormones are responsible for controlling how fast cells burn the fuels from food to generate energy. Thyrotropin controls thyroid hormone production and release. The pituitary gland secretes it. A safer alternative is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) which is derived from plants but treated to become identical to the body?s natural hormones. Since each individual is unique, BHRT doses can be customized to correspond exactly. Normal wear leads to OA, which is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Infection or injury to the joints can exacerbate this natural breakdown of cartilage tissue. If you have a family history of the disease, your risk of developing OA may be even higher.