Vitamin D deficiency: Contributor to autoimmune thyroid disease
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disease characterized by the continuous attack upon cells of the body’s own thyroid gland. Although the cause of Hashimoto’s [...]
Organic foods for thyroid health
The term “organic” is often loosely defined, and may differ region to region, although the universal goal of organic farming (utilizing natural techniques, maintaining ecological balance, [...]
Iron deficiency and hypothyroidism in pregnancy
Recent recent research suggests a strong association between iron deficiency & hypothyroidism in pregnant women. In a study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology [...]
The thyroid and heart connection
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With thyroid disease on [...]
Hormones of desire – The thyroid and your sex life
Did you know that thyroid hormone unbalance may have a direct effect on the brain chemicals that regulate sexual interest? Hyperthyroidism can cause a hypomanic [...]
10 things you can do to improve health and overall wellness at menopause
The 10 things you can do to improve your health and overall wellness at menopause Have your hormone levels tested Consider and discuss with your doctor [...]
Bowel movement problems in thyroid patients
Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism decreases and slows down the GI tract movement, and this often results in constipation. Other GI problems that can be caused by hypothyroidism [...]
Are you taking T4 only and still having hypothyroid symptoms?
Levothyroxine treatment alone may not resolve symptoms of hypothyroidism and the solution may be adding T3 medication to the treatment. Many people who continue to experience symptoms [...]
The link between thyroid and obesity
We are all aware of the link between weight gain and low thyroid. Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, enhances your appetite and makes you eat the wrong [...]
Pregnancy problems in hypothyroid parent
Thyroid issues can lead to many problems during pregnancy; which can be detrimental to the baby’s development. If you are about to become pregnant, or [...]