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Thyroid Stimulating Exercises That Work to Boost your Thyroid

How To Exercise If You Have a Thyroid Problem

Is it possible to stimulate your thyroid with certain exercises? Are some exercises better than others for your thyroid? The short answer is yes, exercising can absolutely improve your thyroid function.  In fact, several recent studies have shown that exercising can both reduce your TSH and increase free thyroid hormone levels.  This is great news …

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What causes menopause weight gain and how to treat it

What Causes Menopause Weight Gain & What to do About it

On average women gain around 10-15 pounds during the menopause transition.  But, is there a way to prevent this weight gain? If it’s already happened is there anything you can do to lose weight? If you are struggling with weight gain after menopause then this is the article for you.  We are going to explore …

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TRH and TSH How they Impact Thyroid Function & More

TRH and TSH: How they Impact Thyroid Function & More

TRH is an important hormone produced by your brain which regulates thyroid function in your body.  But most doctors aren’t ordering this important lab test! In addition, certain problems can result in reduced levels of TRH which may manifest as hypothyroid symptoms.  Learn more about TRH including what it does, how it works, what causes …

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does taking thyroid medication cause high blood pressure

Does Taking Thyroid Medication Cause High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?

Thyroid hormone absolutely does impact both your blood pressure and heart rate.  But what are you supposed to do if you feel good on your thyroid medication but you still have high blood pressure? How can you manage high blood pressure on medications like Cytomel, liothyronine, or Armour thyroid (which are actually amazing for thyroid …

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can you live without a thyroid

Can You Live Without a Thyroid? What to Expect After Surgery or RAI

Your thyroid gland produces some of the most important hormones in your entire body.  But what happens if you have your thyroid removed? Or destroyed? Are you able to survive? The answer is yes and it has to do with the fact that thyroid medication contains the same hormones that your body produces naturally.  The …

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Is it Possible to get Pregnant with Thyroid Problems

Is it Possible to get Pregnant with Thyroid Problems?

It is definitely possible to get pregnant if you have thyroid problems.  But, having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is easy.  The presence of thyroid dysfunction will not only make it more difficult to conceive, but it may also put your baby at increased risk of certain complications.  In this article you will …

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Thyrotoxicosis versus Hyperthyroidism What’s the Difference

Thyrotoxicosis vs Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference?

It may surprise you to know that around 1% of the population suffers from this condition (1).  And it’s especially important if you consider that a small percentage of patients with this disease may go on to develop thyroid storm.  But what exactly is thyrotoxicosis? Is it a problem if you have it? Is it …

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Thyroid storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Symptoms, treatment and more

Thyroid Storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Dangerous Thyroid Conditions to Be Aware of

What exactly is thyroid storm? How dangerous is this condition and how will you know if you have it? This post will concentrate on this medical condition and teach you everything you need to know about it.  Including the difference between regular hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm, the difference in symptoms, how to prevent it from …

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Can Thyroid Problems Cause Eyebrow Hair Loss

Can Thyroid Problems Cause Eyebrow Hair Loss?

Does thyroid disease lead to eyebrow hair loss? The answer is definitely yes.  If you have thyroid problems (such as hypothyroidism) then chances are high that you might also be suffering from eyebrow hair loss.  One big issue with eyebrow hair loss is that this symptom can persist even though you are taking thyroid medication! …

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Thyroid Deiodinase How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Alter Your Thyroid

Thyroid Deiodinase: How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Alter Your Thyroid

Thyroid deiodinase enzymes serve to manage thyroid hormones at every level of metabolism.  Even more important is the fact that these enzymes can become dysregulated by everyday common medical conditions.  Understanding the importance of these enzymes is critical to understanding how to further treatment, especially if you are taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or …

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