On one hand, iodine is a critical nutrient required for the creation of thyroid hormone. But on the other, it has the potential to cause thyroid dysfunction and trigger autoimmune thyroid disease. So how are you supposed to look at iodine as a thyroid patient? As a thyroid-boosting ingredient that will help you feel better …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a potentially serious thyroid problem that can go undiagnosed if you aren’t looking for it. This condition can also be confused with other medical conditions which means that not everyone with this disease should undergo treatment. Learn more about this condition including what causes it, how it presents (symptoms), conventional treatment as …
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 …
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! …
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 …
I’m a big fan of experimenting with my own health. In fact, most of the strategies and therapies that I’ve developed have been as a result of testing them on myself and then family members. Today, I’m going to explore my experience using high-dose probiotics for 10 days straight. I took 1 trillion CFU of …
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 …
