This is lesson #5 in the thyroid beginner series. As you know, this series is designed to help you understand the most basic concepts about thyroid function so you can be a better advocate for your own health. Today is all about T4 to T3 conversion. This is the process by which your body creates …
This is lesson #4 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about the hormone T3. The last lesson we discussed the value of T4, how it is produced, what it does, and how it influences your body. We’re going to do the same thing in this lesson but discuss the other (more active) …
This is video #3 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about T4. T4 is essential in understanding your thyroid because it’s actually 3 different things in one. T4 is a prescription medication, a hormone that your body produces naturally, and a test that you can order. Learn the differences, what they mean …
This is lesson #2 in my thyroid beginner series which is primarily designed for those who are building a foundation of knowledge in thyroid dysfunction or for those who have recently been diagnosed. Today we will be discussing why there is so much controversy surrounding thyroid treatment and why it can be difficult to get …